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GFDA Releases “Recreation, Hospitality, and Entertainment Market Opportunities and Regional Strategy” Market Assessment

August 26, 2025/

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Tourism is an important primary sector industry in Montana. It brings new money into our communities, supports businesses that serve residents, and attracts workforce, entrepreneurs, and business investment to the state. The Great Falls trade area enjoys significant visitation which we believed could be grown.

Through a competitive process, GFDA retained Hunden Partners, a leading global advisor in destination real estate and specialty destination assets. We commissioned Hunden to complete an inventory analysis and market assessment of indoor and outdoor recreation and entertainment business expansion opportunities in the Great Falls trade area.


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