Glacier Country Tourism seeks board applicants

Glacier Country Tourism, the official tourism marketing, management and stewardship organization for western Montana, is seeking applicants for positions on its volunteer board from among the eight counties it represents.

Applicants must live in Flathead, Glacier, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli or Sanders counties, and work in a tourism-related business or organization.

“This is an important and dynamic time to be in the tourism industry,” says Racene Friede, Glacier Country president and CEO. “Tourism is one of the top two largest economic sectors in Montana, and hundreds of businesses in the region depend on tourism and visitors for their livelihood.”

She also stresses the importance of balancing tourism and sustainability. “Glacier Country is focused on ensuring economic sustainability for the region while preserving the quality of life for residents and quality of place for visitors.”

For more information and an online application, visit partners.glaciermt.com/board-of-directors.