Montana Tourism Awards Presented at Montana Governor’s Conference on Tourism

Destination of the Year Award Winners HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Commerce and the Tourism Advisory Council presented winners, Monday, of the 2023 Montana Tourism Awards at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Recreation in Helena.

The awards celebrate the outstanding work of the communities, businesses, organizations and people who strengthen Montana's tourism industry while maximizing its economic impact for Montana residents and tribes.

“Montana’s tourism and recreation industry is a critical piece of our economy, supporting thousands of jobs and creating greater opportunity for more Montanans,” said Scott Osterman, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce.

According to a recent report by the Institute of Tourism and Recreation Research (ITRR), in 2022, more than 12.5 million people visited Montana and spent an estimated $5.8 billion. In addition, the report shows there are over 47,000 Montana jobs supported by tourism.

The awards are divided into six categories:

Award categories and winners:

The Governor’s Conference on Tourism and Recreation is hosted each year by Brand MT, a division of the Montana Department of Commerce. Brand MT, a division of the Montana Department of Commerce, is comprised of the Made in Montana, marketing, film and tourism programs that help support Montana’s economy.

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