Document Type
Report
Publication Date
1-2026
Disciplines
Agricultural and Resource Economics | Leisure Studies | Nature and Society Relations | Other Social and Behavioral Sciences | Regional Economics
Abstract
Montana’s outdoor recreation and tourism industries have experienced steady growth over the past decade. This report explores how that expansion has shaped residents’ perceptions of tourism. Drawing on data from Montana residents, we track changes in attitudes from 2012 to 2023 on key issues, including overcrowding, the balance between tourism’s benefits and its impacts, quality of life, and the state’s role in promoting tourism.
Keywords
Resident Attitudes
Rights
© 2026 ITRR
Recommended Citation
Morris, Sophie, Weddell, Melissa, Bermingham, Carter, Schultz, Megan. (2025). Tourism and Quality of Life in Montana: A Longitudinal Study of Resident Attitudes 2012-2023. Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research, University of Montana. Missoula, Montana. 30p.
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