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In 2026, why you travel matters more than where

Artificial Intelligence has made trip planning easier, but not necessarily more satisfying. Twenty-four percent of travelers say AI tools present too many options, while 22% feel there still aren’t enough meaningful choices, according to Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2026 report. Even as AI becomes more common in planning,

Dubai: economic might in the Middle East

Dubai has been transformed into a major global economic hub through diversification in sectors such as transportation, finance and tourism, to reduce its dependency on fossil fuels. The emirate, along with several Middle Eastern cities such as Doha and Manama, was hit on Sunday morning by a series of explosions,

Report: Gallatin, Flathead county have majority of short-term rental units

Significant increases in short-term rental properties may be adding pressure to local housing supplies, especially in high-value tourism areas of the state near Yellowstone and Glacier national parks. That’s according to a report by the University of Montana’s Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research published this

The new trend in travel starts with why you’re going, not where

Twenty-four percent of people say AI gives them too many choices when it comes to travel. Despite that, 22% say there are not enough meaningful options, according to Skyskanner’s Travel Trends 2026 report. Though AI adoption in travel planning is growing, travelers are also moving to more intentionality.

Extreme History Project pieces together the lost story of Lizzie Williams

Extreme History Project pieces together the lost story of Lizzie Williams

In Downtown Bozeman, where Altitude Gallery and Main Street Quilting Company now sit, there was once a restaurant owned by Lizzie Williams, the first recorded Black woman to own a business in Bozeman. Not a lot is known about Williams. She was born — likely into slavery — in Kentucky sometime around

Americans drive record bookings on rivers

River cruising expands well beyond its European stronghold as American travelers fuel demand for longer itineraries, more remote rivers and culturally immersive sailings that look significantly different from the industry’s traditional model. Once seen as a slower, retirement-leaning travel style, river cruises now draw broader interest. Cruise lines

Hear from the 2024 candidates for the MT House of Representatives

Hear from the 2024 candidates for the MT House of Representatives

There are many candidates running for the MT House of Representatives in Districts 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 and 68. Read on to hear their responses to the Exponent’s 2024 candidate questionnaire. Candidates were given three weeks to respond to the questionnaire and were given