May 3-6, 2016
Marketplace 1 - Thursday, May 5 Marketplace 2 - Friday, May 6
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OPENS AUGUST 3, 2015
$550 - early bird registration by Aug. 3-17, 2015 $650 - Standard registration after Aug. 17 Final Registration Deadline: February 29, 2016
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Cody, WY Hosts 2016 RMI Roundup!
Don't miss your chance to visit Historic Cody Wyoming during this year's RMI Roundup - there are many fun
things to do and see while you are here! Don't miss the
Buffalo Bill Center of the West,
a complex of five
museums and a research library
featuring art and artifacts of the American West.
 Colonel William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody was one of the most colorful characters in American history. He toured the United States and Europe with his Wild West Show, featuring bronc riding, cattle roping and sharpshooting. Buffalo Bill spent some of his most cherished moments in the mountains, rivers and lakes near Cody, Wyoming. This was his personal playground. He loved the peace and quiet he found in these wild places as well as all the fun and adventure. You will learn all about his legendary life and the West he loved at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, host of the Roundup reception and banquet.
After the RMI Roundup, Cody is just one hour's
drive from America's first and most famous national park - Yellowstone. More than a park, it's a place full of natural beauty and spectacular wildlife. See some of the famous attractions, including Old Faithful Geyser, Mammoth Hot Springs, as well as the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and its breathtaking Lower Falls. It all starts at Cody's east gate - the wildest way into Yellowstone.
Don't miss this great opportunity to experience Cody/Yellowstone Country in the spring!
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IPW Proves Successful
IPW is the number one international travel trade show that takes place
on American soil. While various international events such as WTM, ITB and TTG are key for accessing specific markets, IPW serves as a one-stop shop for all things related to international tourism. More than 1,300 international and domestic buyers from over 70 countries attend IPW to conduct business with more than 100 U.S. travel organizations. The rotating annual event took place in Orlando, Fla., May 30-June 3. Twenty-fifteen marked a signature year, with a record of over 6,500 international and domestic buyers, media and U.S. destinations in attendance. READ MORE
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RMI US working on a new website and payment process in conjunction with the 2016 RMI Roundup Early Bird Registration
RMI US has been working on a new website with a company called Vestor Logic out of Buffalo Wyo., in a effort to make the registration process easier, more efficient and less time-consuming.
Early Bird Registration for the 2016 RMI Roundup is set to open Monday, August 3 and the website will be up and running by then as well. Suppliers will now be able to go online directly to www.rmiroundup.com or
www.RMI-RealAmerica.com, click on the center ad for the Roundup or head to the Roundup page in the top navigation area to register and pay online with a few clicks on the keyboard! Download the Supplier Info for more information about the event!
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| Award-Winning Video of Montana |
View an Award-Winning Video of Montana
During a recent Audience Awards competition, the Montana Office of Tourism solicited one-minute videos about the amazing scenery and unique and friendly people in Montana for the Real Montana Audience Awards Competition. The winner was chosen from among 142 entries. That winning short video, by
Colin Ruggiero, can be seen here
The Fall Season in Montana
Exploring Montana in the Fall brings many surprises. With the changing leaves, wildlife can be very active as they prepare for the upcoming winter. Bears are foraging in preparation for hibernation. Elk are bugling as the bull elk gather their harems of females. Other wildlife such as bison, deer, pronghorn and birds are readying for cooler weather. There are many special places to visit at this time of year:
- One of the best places to view the elk during the fall rut is at Slippery Ann Elk Viewing Area in the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, located in a remote area between Lewistown and Malta.
- The National Bison Range in Moiese is home to about 350-500 bison. Other large wildlife found on the Range including elk, white-tail and mule deer, pronghorn antelope, bighorn sheep, black bear, coyote and ground squirrels.
- Fall Motorcycle Touring in Montana Montana's roads, highways and byways stretch alongside scenic wonders and wildlife, and are anything but long boring stretches of monotony.
- Mens Journal Covers Montana's Beer Scene - and Adventures Too! Big Sky Country is also one of the top craft beer states in America, ranking ahead of even Colorado in breweries per capita.
- The Montana Connection to Jurassic Park Films & Dinosaur Discovery Montana's Dinosaur Trail features some of the greatest paleontological finds of the last century.
- The Museum of the Rockies is home to one of the largest and most famous dinosaur collections in the world!
http://www.museumoftherockies.org/AboutMOR/WhoWeAre/JackHorner.aspx
- Montana's National Parks Never Close
The North Entrance to Yellowstone at Gardiner Montana is open year round.
- In Glacier National Park, Logan Pass will close sometime in mid-October but other areas of the Park remain open for wildlife viewing, hiking and exploring. MORE HERE
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Upcoming Events:
New Hotels:
· The Lark, opened April 2015, 38 rooms, in Bozeman
· TownePlace Suites by Marriott, opened April 2015, 91 rooms, in Billings
· Element Bozeman, opening late August, 104 rooms
· Red Lion Inn & Suites, opening late July, 80 rooms, in Polson
· My Place Economy Extended Stay, opened May 2015, 64 suites, in Missoula
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NORTH DAKOTA
Celebrating the National Park Service in 2016
North Dakota is home to three units of the Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Fort Union National Historic Site and Knife River Indian Village National Historic Site
Theodore Roosevelt National Park 7 things to see and do in Theodore Roosevelt National Park
North Unit Scenic Byway
In Honor of a President
When Theodore Roosevelt came to Dakota Territory to hunt bison in 1883, he was a skinny, young, spectacled dude from New York. He could not have imagined how his adventure in this remote and unfamiliar place would forever alter the course of the nation. The geography of western North Dakota - and the adventures he found there - so inspired Theodore Roosevelt that he said he never would have been president if it weren't for his time there. The rugged landscape and strenuous life that TR experienced here would help shape a conservation policy that we still benefit from today. The national park named in his honor has more than 70,000 inspiring acres, 19 marked hiking trails and guided tours open to the public.
Fort Union National Historic Site
 The Grandest Fort on the Upper Missouri River
Between 1828 and 1867, Fort Union was the most important fur trade post on the Upper Missouri River. Here, the Assiniboine and six other Northern Plains Indian Tribes exchanged buffalo robes and smaller furs for goods from around the world, including cloth, guns, blankets, and beads. A bastion of peaceful coexistence, the post annually traded over 25,000 buffalo robes and $100,000 in merchandise
Explore the lives of the Northern Plains Indians on the Upper Missouri Earthlodge people hunted bison and other game, but were in essence farmers living in villages along the Missouri and its tributaries. The site was a major Native American trade center for hundreds of years prior to becoming an important market place for fur traders after 1750.
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SOUTH DAKOTA
Deadwood to be featured in international marketing campaigns
Filming for audiences in China, England, and Germany as part of a Brand USA international marketing campaign to attract overseas audiences to the area, videographer Anton Fresco, of Ecuador, captures footage of some of Deadwood's Wild West characters during one of the Main Street Shootout scenes in Deadwood on Wednesday. Full Article>
Bike Deadwood offers premium Raleigh Bikes for use in Deadwood
and on the nearby Mickelson
Trail. In just minutes your clients can be cruising historic Main Street or enjoying the beautiful Black Hills via the nationally renowned Mickelson Trail. Bike Deadwood operates out of the Pump House at Mind Blown Studio which is a coffee shop, deli, and glass blowing studio. To learn more visit them at http://www.bikedeadwood.com/.
An aerial tour of the Black Hills and Badlands is a terrific way to get unique and rememberable views of South Dakota. Black Hills Aerial Adventure has three heliport locations in the towns of Custer, Keystone and Interior. With a variety of tours available, there is a trip for everyone! Some must see tour destinations include Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse, and the Badlands. To explore what waits for you visit them at http://coptertours.com/.
Breweries and Wineries have been popping up throughout South Dakota recently, giving tourist a new flavorful experience to check out! From Sioux Falls to Spearfish, beer and wine lovers can find a place to saddle up and taste the flavors of South Dakota. Located north of Sioux Falls tucked away between a 100-year-old barn, shelter belt and grape vines lies Strawbale Winery. MORE HERE
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WYOMING
In the 2015-16 winter season, JHMR will be celebrating its 50th anniversary with exciting events all winter-long, the opening of the new Teton Lift, as well as new and exciting dining experiences. While saluting the first 50 years of the resort that was "Born to Be Wild." this celebratory year also marks the continuation of JHMR's core values into the next 50 years of skiing in the Tetons. More Here>
Wyoming's National Parks Winter Road Closures and Spring Road Openings With the end of the summer season upon us, it's good to be aware of the winter closing dates and spring openings that will occur in Wyoming's National Parks. Here are a list of those dates and the roads affected. Click here for more road info.More Here>
2016 Marks the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service  
In 2016 the National Park Service will be celebrating its 100th anniversary. This anniversary is a very important milestone for the country and the state of Wyoming. Wyoming is the home to the first national park, Yellowstone and first national monument, Devils Tower. More Here>
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MINNEAPOLIS, ST. PAUL, BLOOMINGTON, MN
Minnesota Children's Museum to Open "Pop-Up" Play Space  at Mall of America®
New Storefront Location Will Give Families More Room to Play at MOA®
Minnesota Children's Museum will open a "pop-up" play space at Mall of America® in late September operating until January 2017, giving families a new way to enjoy playful learning at the state's premier retail and entertainment destination. Read More
Minneapolis to Open New Visitors Center
Meet Minneapolis, the official convention and visitors bureau for the city, will open a Visitors Center in the heart of downtown Minneapolis in October 2015.
Read More
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DENVER, CO
Denver Botanical Gardens, Museum of Nature and Science,
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| Top 10 Reasons to visit Denver |
New Denver travelogue
Videos,
new playlist with
International Denver
D
eborah Butterfield: The Nature of Horses at the Denver Botanic Gardens through October 18th
See this renowned artist's life-sized cast sculptures of horses placed amid the stunning natural displays of Denver Botanic Gardens. The
majority of the sculptures are crafted of cast bronze, created in
wood collected from
locations around the world. More Here>
The Power of Poison at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science - through January 10,2016: Free with admission. Meet a killer frog and other poisonous surprises in the Power of Poison at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. More Here>
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WESTERN MONTANA'S GLACIER COUNTRY
Fall in Montana's Glacier Country is one of the best times for international visitors to explore Glacier  National Park and our region's many charming small towns. Visitors to the park can travel the Going-to-the-Sun Road from West Glacier to Logan Pass until mid-October. In addition, many of the in-park concessioners offer guided tours in the park during autumn, including red bus tours, Sun Tours and guided hikes. Autumn also offers prime opportunities to view wildlife in and around Glacier National Park. While many of the lodging properties inside the park close in late September, there are ample accommodations outside the park's boundaries that are ideal locations for travelers to stay when experiencing the Crown of the Continent. Of note: the Izaak Walton Inn in Essex, The Summit House at Marias Pass (on the edge of Glacier National Park), Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Browning and Historic Tamarack Lodge & Cabins in Hungry Horse.
What's New in Western Montana's Glacier Country - Glacier Express (a bus company) is offering  transportation from Whitefish to Glacier National Park through September 7. Tickets are $10/adults and can be purchased at a variety of properties in Whitefish. The company also offers free shuttle service four times per day from Whitefish to Whitefish Mountain Resort. On-mountain activities during summer and fall (season ends September 27) include zip line, Aerial Adventure Park, Walk in the Treetops and lift-accessed mountain biking, as well as views of Glacier National Park from the summit.
-For the second year in a row, United will offer direct flights from Chicago (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell (FCA), making it easier for international clients to ski the 3,000 acres of terrain at Whitefish Mountain Resort.
-Red Lion Ridgewater Inn & Suites Polson just opened its doors in mid-summer. This year-round property has 80 guestrooms, as well as an indoor poor, hot tub, fitness center, business center, guest laundry facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi and breakfast.
-Glacier Country Tourism recently launched a Business-to-Business blog, where our Tourism Sales Manager and Executive Director are writing about attractions and itineraries specifically for tour operators. Learn more at www.b2b.glaciermt.com.
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RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
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| Do Big Things in Rapid City |
Owned and operated by LIV Hospitality LLC
Interstate 90, Exit 61
581 WaTiki Way, Box Elder, SD 57719
LIV Hospitality LLC, a Rapid City hotel group, opened Residence Inn by Marriott, featuring 144 guest rooms including spacious one and two bedroom suites with full kitchens, ample work and living space and a luxurious bathroom. The property also features an outdoor commons area with fire pits and bbq grills, convention space and access to WaTiki Indoor Waterpark.
Allyson
Kraemer, General Manager
myplacerapidcity@gmail.com
Interstate 90, Exit 61
1612 Discovery Circle,
Rapid City, SD 57703
605-791-5800
The newest concept in extended stay hotels.
No unnecessary extras, just a great room at a reasonable price. My Place is newly designed to meet the demands of the economy traveler, with clean, modern rooms perfectly suited for short or long term stays. The new Rapid City hotel features 64 rooms, each includes a full size refrigerator, a two burner electric stove, an ice maker and a microwave.
January 29, 2016 - February 7, 2016
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center and James Kjerstad Event Center
The Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo ® features 96 different agriculture driven events. Spectator events such as the Ranch Rodeo, Sheep Dog Trials and Bronc Match are crowd favorites. Other events include a two-day horse, cattle shows and sales, horse show and sales, the Cinch Tradeshow, Buffalo Sale, World's Smallest Rodeo, Sheep Shearing demonstration, Ag Leaders Round-Table Discussion, Ranch Horse Competition and much more.
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