BILLINGS, MONTANA---July 11, 2001---The Billings Convention & Visitors Council has recently finished production of their recruitment and vacation magazine. The free, full color guide provides complete information about Billings, Montana as a meeting, group tour and leisure travel destination.

The Billings Vacation Guide is a 24-page magazine containing information and descriptions on the attractions, events, accommodations, dining, shopping and transportation in Billings and the surrounding areas. Specific information on area attractions such as Yellowstone National Park, Little Bighorn Battlefield, Pompeys Pillar and the historic towns of Red Lodge and Cody, Wyoming are available in the new magazine. In addition, a descriptive calendar of the major events in Billings and the surrounding area is included. The guide also contains statewide travel information and provides interesting and fun facts about the region.

A transportation section contains information on both air and ground travel including airline service providers, air travel times, mileage charts, bus rental companies and local tour operators. The center spread of the guide is an area and downtown map, which allow the city of Billings to be seen at a glance.

Travelers, group tour and convention planners will also find the hotel and restaurant charts helpful in arranging their visits to Billings. The hotel charts contain information on room quantity, restaurant and lounge availability, pools, pets, rates and kitchenettes. The restaurant charts provide information on liquor licenses, price range, casino machines and meals served at each of the restaurant.

For more information on Billings, Montana, contact Rhonda Harms at the Billings Convention and Visitors Council at 406-245-4111 or visit the new web site at http://billingscvb.visitmt.com. For a free Billings Vacation Guide contact the Billings Chamber of Commerce at 406-252-4016 or 800-735-2635.