Meetings, Events and More

BREAKOUT FROM THE BOARDROOM

Gain outside perspective in Montana’s Glacier Country.

The beauty and amenities of Western Montana’s Glacier Country promote team building and inspire big ideas. Located among wild country and wide-open spaces are charming towns and cities that provide a variety of distinct meeting places, from riverside lodges to rehabilitated barns and luxury guest ranches to contemporary urban sites with brand hotel convention spaces in the hearts of our downtown cities of Missoula, Kalispell and Whitefish.

Our region has the perfect combination of fresh Rocky Mountain air, jaw-dropping views, mouthwatering culinary offerings, off-site activities, modern amenities and the latest in technology. Western Montana’s Glacier Country is outfitted to accommodate groups of practically any size at a variety of locations, complete with extensive activity options.

Glacier Country has destination management companies in the region to help facilitate hybrid meetings, corporate incentive trips, board retreats, conventions or special events. Our event specialists help create memorable Montana experiences for groups from 10 to 1,000+.

To help make it easier for you to plan a meeting in Montana, we’ve rounded up a selection of properties for your consideration when planning board retreats, corporate incentive trips and association meetings and conventions.

BOARD RETREATS: We recommend a western experience at Rich Ranch in Seeley Lake, Kandahar Lodge located slopeside at Whitefish Mountain Resort or the new, boutique AC Hotel in Missoula.

CORPORATE INCENTIVE: Montana’s luxury guest ranches, personal service and vacation properties are becoming a favorite among planners. From all-inclusive stays at highend resorts to authentic ranch retreats, try locations like Flathead Lake Lodge, The Ranch at Rock Creek, The Resort at Paws Up, Triple Creek Ranch, Cliff Ranch and RiverView Ranch.

ASSOCIATION MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS: Montana has a surprising amount of ballroom space for meetings and conventions, especially in our three anchor cities of Kalispell (53,000 square feet), Missoula (170,000 square feet) and Whitefish (46,000 square feet)—home to the only Four Diamond hotel in Montana, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake.

OFFSITE VENUES FOR RECEPTIONS AND BANQUETS: Break out from your meeting venue and explore some of Montana’s larger restaurants, breweries and bars. Casey’s in Whitefish, FINN in Missoula and Kalispell Brewing Company in Kalispell are all perfect for off-site events.

Meet safely in Western Montana: b2b.glaciermt.com/meetingsafety-measures-in-western-montana-during-covid-19/ and learn more about meetings in Montana at meetings.glaciermt.com.

Watching the sunrise at Many Glacier on a red bus tour in Glacier National Park. © GLACIER COUNTRY TOURISM

TOUR MONTANA

For group and international tour operators.

Both domestic and international travelers have been longtime lovers of Montana. With wide-open spaces, authentic experiences, outdoor adventures and warm western hospitality, our group tour and FIT (Free Independent Traveler) markets are continuing to grow as visitors from around the world are looking for fresh air and space to spread out.

When planning a group tour or developing personal itineraries for your clients, we’re here to help. Our office has ready-made itineraries for motorcycle tours, motorcoach trips, hub-and-spoke treks and self-driving trips for your FIT clients.

While our region has abundant options for groups, there are many ways to combine Western Montana with other beautiful parts of the northwest, Canada and the Great American West region of Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming.

Consider a Glaciers to Geysers itinerary that combines two of the nation’s most stunning sites—Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park. Or take advantage of Montana’s close proximity to Idaho, and create an unforgettable itinerary in two of the most scenic states that incorporates places like the Blackfeet Nation, Glacier National Park and Craters of the Moon National Monument and Reserve. If you have a group tour coming into Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, consider adding a day or two in Glacier National Park.

Learn more about group tours, FIT offerings and sample itineraries at touroperators.glaciermt.com.

No matter where your travels take you or what your reason is for being here, the fact of the matter is this: Montana is good for the soul. And sometimes a visit to our neck of the woods is just what you need. Our corner of Montana offers a special kind of bonding power that comes from combining our natural beauty with uninterrupted quality time, which is just one reason Glacier Country is a perfect special-event location.

Glacier Country makes a beautiful setting for a destination wedding. Montana offers an abundance of “I do” options: wedding venues like quaint inns, lakeside resorts, luxury ranches and mountaintop retreats. Local vendors—including wedding planners, photographers, food trucks, bakeries and caterers—can assist with planning the wedding of your dreams. Learn more about getting married or planning a honeymoon in Western Montana’s Glacier Country at weddings.glaciermt.com.

For generations, families of all sizes have been making memories in Western Montana. Whether it’s boating on Whitefish Lake, learning to ski on a snow-covered slope, golfing in the Flathead Valley or hiking to Holland Lake Falls, there are endless ways to bring your family together. As you utilize the special kind of connection that comes only from soaking in the region’s natural beauty, fresh air and outdoor adventures, you’ll find unforgettable family memories around every bend. Start planning your family reunion at glaciermt.com/family-fun.

LLAMA TREKKING Hike into the backcountry with llamas. These spunky animals are fun and will lighten your load.

Taking advantage of an ideal wedding backdrop in Glacier National Park. © CARRIE ANN PHOTOGRAPHY

UNFORGETTABLE GROUP ADVENTURES

1 RED BUS TOUR One of the best ways to tour Glacier National Park is in a famous, vintage 1930s red bus.

2 3 BOAT TOURS Take in incredible views on a boat tour in Glacier National Park or on Flathead Lake.

4 WHITEWATER RAFTING Run wild rapids on a guided raft tour in some of Montana’s best whitewater.

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