The four states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming are united in a regional consortium through RMI branded as the Real America. The program is a comprehensive cooperative marketing plan including full-service international marketing and public relations services. The international marketing program is designed to promote and develop individual and group travel, pre-packaged tours, convention and incentive tours, and for promotion and publicity across seven (7) international markets.
Marketing Partners
Rocky Mountain International’s Partners enable Real America suppliers to achieve maximum exposure in the European and Australian travel industry.| Bismark-Mandan Convention and Visitors Bureau |
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| Bismarck-Mandan: a fresh array of activities, culture and historic places. Metropolitan amenities, Midwest charm, modern hospitality and the American West. Our vibrant downtowns bank the majestic Missouri River; you’ll experience something new at every turn. Let us help you plan your visit to the heart of North Dakota. | |
 | Cody/Yellowstone Country |
| Cody/Yellowstone Country blends the old with the new without sacrificing any of our truly Western character. We can provide you with all the information needed to plan your adventure of a lifetime. Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, watch the Cody Nite Rodeo, float the Shoshone River or take a historic trolley tour. And if that isn’t enough, Yellowstone National Park is in our backyard! | |
 | Visit Cheyenne |
| Cheyenne, Wyoming – the name brings forth romantic images of the West – cowboys, rodeos, railroads, majestic plains. Visit Cheyenne offers detailed information on things to do, places to stay and the Cheyenne area’s many attractions. Cheyenne – Live the Legend. | |
 | Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau |
| You know it the moment you hit the ground. Fargo is different. Not like anywhere you’ve been before. Experience one-of-a-kind cultural events to a vivid array of dining, shopping, nightlife, sports and arts. Every corner offers something new, fun and pointedly unique. Cut yourself off form the everyday, if just for a little while. We’re just north of wherever normal is. | |
 | Mall of America |
| Mall of America© is the leading U.S. shopping and entertainment center located in Bloomington, Minnesota (15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul). It features thousands of designer brands at 520 stores with no sales tax on clothing or shoes. The Mall also offers 50 restaurants, many family attractions – including the nation’s largest indoor amusement park with 27 exciting rides – and over 400 free events annually. Plan your visit today! | |
 | Rapid City Convention and Visitors Bureau |
| Centrally located to epic monuments like Mount Rushmore National Memorial and the on-going Crazy Horse Memorial, every day brings a chance to Do Big Things in Rapid City, South Dakota. The premier location for your Black Hills tour, Rapid City offers a vibrant main street America experience with free attractions, Native American culture, a spirited art scene and added urban pleasures including shopping, dining and a variety of accommodations. Get your heart racing in Rapid City! |
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 | Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau |
| "The Heart of America" - Sioux Falls. South Dakota’s largest city, it is centrally located and provides distinctive attractions, customized itineraries, and affordable conveniences for groups and leisure visitors alike. Being located in the "The Heart of America" at the junction of I-90 and I-29 offers drive-in convenience and the Sioux Falls Regional Airport provides easy access by air. International hubs include Chicago, Minneapolis and Denver. “The moment you arrive in Sioux Falls the artistic, agricultural/culinary and hospitality feel will immediately put a smile on your face,” said Alexa Steiner, Tourism Sales Manager for the Sioux Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau. |
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 | Western Montana's Glacier Country |
| Western Montana’s Glacier Country encompasses 35,400 square kilometers of some of the state’s most beautiful country and notable attractions including Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, the Bob Marshall Wilderness and Whitefish Mountain Resort along with two Native Indian reservations. Explore why it’s called Big Sky Country. |
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 | Yellowstone National Park Lodges |
| Yellowstone National Park Lodges is your direct expert source for reservations in Yellowstone. As the primary in-park concessioner, Yellowstone National Park Lodges offers a range of accommodations, dining, gift shops, tours and activities throughout the entire park. Yellowstone. Don’t just see it, experience it. |
Gateway Partners
Gateway partners help to facilitate ease of access to The Real America region by enabling bordering and/or nearby communities to expand their positioning in the European travel industry as regional gateway cities. | Minneapolis/Saint Paul/Bloomington The international gateway of Minneapolis/St. Paul/Bloomington is comprised of three cities, each with unique amenities and experiences. Arrive at Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to enjoy Minneapolis’s cultural offerings, including the Guthrie Theater, then hop on the Green Line light rail system to Saint Paul and explore the city’s flourishing craft beer scene. Bloomington, home of Mall of America, provides serious shoppers with 520 stores, more than 50 restaurants and endless entertainment options. |
| Visit Denver Denver International Airport (DEN) brings travellers to the heart of the Rocky Mountain region. Denver offers plenty of urban adventures, from its walkable downtown with outdoor cafés and breweries to Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre and, of course, shopping! |
Inbound Tour Operators
US-based Inbound Tour Operators (ITOs) work with overseas tour operators to provide direct sales assistance to the Real America Region of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota & Wyoming. | America 4 You The premier provider of “soft” adventure travel in the American West, Canada and Alaska, America 4 You offers ranch vacations, horse and cattle drives, river rafting, pack trips, biking, hiking, Native American culture, snowmobile adventures – and anything else that is fun and adventurous outdoors. America 4 You can make your dream vacation come true! |
 | Rocky Mountain Holiday Tours Explore the Real West…untamed, unspoiled, unforgettable. Contact RMHTours for your individual travel programs for the best experience in the West – National Parks, nature and Western culture. Your one-stop call for all your interests—lodging and activities! RMHTours can also assist with custom group planning for transportation, lodging, meals, activities and attractions. RMHTours for your unforgettable holiday. |
For more information on becoming an RMI partner, contact Stephen Nelson, Global Marketing Manager via this link.