MEET IN A STATE OF AWE

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 captivating towns and cities that provide a variety of distinct meeting places, from riverside lodges, rehabilitated barns and luxury guest ranches to contemporary urban sites with brand hotel convention spaces in the hearts of our downtowns in 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 and 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 the Bar W Guest Ranch in Whitefish, Quinn’s Hot Springs Resort in Paradise and Dancing Spirit Ranch in Columbia Falls.

CORPORATE INCENTIVE: Montana’s luxury guest ranches, personal service and vacation properties are becoming a favorite among planners. From all-inclusive stays at high-end resorts to authentic ranch retreats, try locations like Flathead Lake Lodge, The Ranch at Rock Creek, The Resort at Paws Up, Triple Creek Ranch, The Lodge at Whitefish Lake 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 (65,000 square feet), Whitefish (46,000 square feet), and Missoula (170,000 square feet)—which also boasts the University of Montana’s expansive facilities and an incredible venue for large gatherings.

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, Bias Brewing and Ashley Creek Historic Venue in Kalispell are all perfect for off-site events.

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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 international visitors, 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 Indian Reservation, Glacier National Park and Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. If you have a group tour coming into Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, consider adding a day or two in Glacier National Park.

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