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Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

The Institute for Tourism & Recreation Research at the University of Montana conducts travel and recreation research in Montana, with a primary focus on the nonresident travel survey conducted throughout the state. The Institute produces widely used statewide estimates of total nonresident visitation and travel expenditures, visitor characteristics in the state each year, and annual estimate of the economic contribution of nonresident travel to Montana's economy. The research and creative scholarship by the faculty of the Institute for Tourism & Recreation Research includes studies into the social and environmental impacts of tourism; regional and community tourism planning and development; niche market studies; geotourism; and outdoor recreation.

Submissions from 2013 2013

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditure Profiles: Quarter 4, 2012, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditure Trends: 2002-2012, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Traveler Quarterly Travel Comparison: 2012, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Visitation Trends: 2002-2012, Kara Grau

Montana Tourism Businesses: 2012 Review and 2013 Outlook, Norma P. Nickerson

Montana Travel Corridors:The Driving Routes of Nonresident Visitors based on Overnight Location and State Entry Point, Christine Oschell

MT SCORP: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System: Outdoor Recreation and Resident Health, Alex L. Metcalf, Elizabeth Covelli Metcalf, and Norma P. Nickerson

MT SCORP: Facility and Natural Resource Recreation Area Needs: Facility Manager Responses 2012, Elizabeth Covelli Metcalf and Norma P. Nickerson

MT SCORP: Public Recreational Use Study 2012, Norma P. Nickerson and Elizabeth Covelli Metcalf

MT SCORP: Resident Travel for Outdoor Recreation in Montana, Norma P. Nickerson and Elizabeth Covelli Metcalf

Nonresident Values of Montana's Natural Areas, Megan Tanner, Norma Nickerson, and Elizabeth Covelli

Ski Joring Races: 2013, Christine Oschell

Spartan Race Visitor Study: 2013, Christine Oschell

The Beartooth Highway: 2012-2013 Economic Impacts, Use, and Destination Image, Jake Jorgenson, Norma P. Nickerson, and Kara Grau

The Beartooth Highway: 2012 Summer Use and Image, Jake Jorgenson, Norma P. Nickerson, and Kara Grau

The Economic Contribution of Summer Season Travel in the Beartooth Highway Region - Nonresident Expenditures, Jake Jorgenson and Kara Grau

The Economic Review of the Travel Industry in Montana: 2012 Biennial Edition, Kara Grau, Norma Nickerson, and Jacob Jorgenson

The Sacajawea Hotel: A Case Study on the Impact of Small Hotels on Communities, Christine Oschell

The Stage Stop Inn: A Case Study on the Impact of Small Hotels on Communities, Christine Oschell

Tourism on a Scenic Byway: Destination Image and Economic Impacts of the Beartooth Highway, Jacob Daniel Jorgenson

Trail Rail Run: 2013, Christine Oschell

Travel and Recreation: Jobs, Lifestyle, and Growth, Norma P. Nickerson

Vacation Planning and Route Choice, Christine Oschell

Visitor Comments About Montana: 2012 Nonresident Survey, Norma Nickerson, Ashley Napier, and Doris Cooley

Submissions from 2012 2012

A Re-examination of Montana's Economic Impact Estimates, Norma P. Nickerson and Kara Grau

Assessment of the Usage of the National Geographic Greater Yellowstone MapGuide , Christine Oschell and Norma P. Nickerson

Dragon Boat Festival Visitor Study: 2012, Christine Oschell

Economic Contribution of Travel in Montana- Resident and Nonresident Expenditures in the State, Kara Grau

Geotraveler Tendencies in Montana's Shoulder and Winter Seasons , Christine Oschell

Missoula Marathon Participant Study: 2012, Christine Oschell

Montana Folk Festival Visitor Study: 2012, Christine Oschell

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditure Profiles: 2011, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditure Profiles: Quarter 1, 2010, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditure Profiles: Quarter 1, 2011, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditure Profiles: Quarter 2, 2010, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditure Profiles: Quarter 2, 2011, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditure Profiles: Quarter 3, 2009, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditure Profiles: Quarter 3, 2010, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditure Profiles: Quarter 3, 2011, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditure Profiles: Quarter 4, 2009, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditure Profiles: Quarter 4, 2010, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditure Profiles: Quarter 4, 2011, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditures and Economic Contribution: 2007, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditures and Economic Contribution: 2008, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditures and Economic Contribution: 2009, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditures and Economic Contribution: 2010, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditures and Economic Contribution: 2011, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditure Trends: 2000-2010, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Traveler Expenditure Trends: 2001-2011, Kara Grau

Montana Nonresident Traveler Quarterly Travel Comparison: 2010, Kara Grau