Tourism

Gallatin County Friday dismissed a case against a Bozeman bar that intentionally ignored a health order curfew and warning in November.

Montana’s economic performance in 2020 will go down as the worst in its post war history, but economists say a flood of federal relief dollars have largely buoyed incomes and the state’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana held its annual economic outlook seminar this week and told the story of Montana’s industries.

Montana lawmakers will once again consider a bill that would allow for a local option sales tax. It’s a policy that’s been seen and rejected in past...

When Montana Governor elect Greg Gianforte assumes office Jan. 4, he’ll inherit an ongoing response to the worst public health crisis to face the state in a century. The current U.S. Congressman says he’s holding off on releasing specifics about protecting public health while reopening businesses until he’s sworn in.

Over 125,000 visitors entered Glacier National Park in October. Park officials say that’s a 60 percent increase in visitation numbers over the same time...

A research group at the University of Montana this week released its latest survey results looking at the coronavirus pandemic’s effects on travel-related businesses in Montana. Industry members, which helped pull in nearly $3.8 billion in visitor spending last year, are feeling both the highs and lows of the pandemic's economic impacts.

Glacier National Park officials have decided against putting in place a reservation system for Going-to-the-Sun Road. Earlier this month, Glacier...

Glacier National Park plans to open up the alpine section of Going-to-the-Sun Road next week. Most of the road will be open to visitors.

As Montana reopens its economy to tourists, Gov. Steve Bullock said during a press conference Wednesday that the state will begin alerting the public...

Glacier National Park announced Tuesday it will reopen the western portion of the park to visitors June 8. Eastern gates on the Blackfeet Indian...