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REPORTING & DATA: RMI TRIP REPORT^TM

RMI TRAVEL

Mathias attended ESTO in Phoenix and was thrilled to see Wyoming's Diane Shober awarded the 2025 State Tourism Director of the Year. We have been lucky to work with Diane for several years, and we know first-hand that this award is much-deserved!

Lori traveled to Gillette and Upton in northern Wyoming to learn more about the energy sector in Wyoming. There are lots of exciting developments in the world of nuclear and rare earth minerals and the new job opportunities they could bring to our state. It was also eye-opening to see how these communities are doing their best for their residents' quality of life. The Wyoming Academy continues to generate new ideas for Wyoming leaders to bring back to our own communities, and Lori has loved the experience so far.  

Evan attended the Arizona Governor’s Conference, where he got to host a panel of international representatives discussing the current state of the international travel trade. He also enjoyed the opportunity to exchange ideas with peers, draw inspiration from nationally renowned speakers, and discover cutting-edge products and services at this industry-leading event.

Together with Fred Walker of North Dakota Tourism, Mathias, Stacey, Ashlie and Scott visited Medora, North Dakota, site of the 2026 IRU tradeshow. 

Our crew and representatives from Medora explored meeting and meal venues, fam tour attractions and lodging properties, and got a behind-the-scenes look at the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, opening next summer. 

IRU 2026 will be one you won’t want to miss as Great American West suppliers and overseas tour operators come together in one of the smallest, but coolest, destinations in the region. Registration opens soon, so be sure to secure your spot! 

Evan represented RMI at the Utah Tourism Conference in Bryce Canyon last week! While at the conference, Evan connected with members of Utah’s international tourism team (all representatives from TRIP Report markets) and learned more about the state’s exciting tourism initiatives and offerings. He also crossed Bryce Canyon National Park off his list and got to see some of Utah's amazing fall colors!

October is packed for RMI!

• Stacey and Alyssa will team up to attend tourism conferences across two states October 19-24. They will fly into Idaho Falls for the annual Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism (ICORT), where they will present on the International Marketing Panel breakout session with receptive Rocky Mountain Holiday Tours on the importance of international visitation to Idaho, the impact these travelers bring to a destination, and why working with local partners and receptive operators to reach the overseas marketplace is key to success. Following the conference on Oct. 22, they will drive to Riverton, Wyoming, to attend the WHTC Fall Hospitality and Tourism Summit.
• Mathias and Scott will attend Brand USA Travel Week in London Oct. 20-23. They will be participating in the Leadership Program, bringing together tourism industry leaders from across the country for workshops, networking and programs.  
• Lori will wrap up her experience in the Wyoming Academy leadership program in Casper, Wyoming. She has loved the connections she has made and is grateful to have had this opportunity to focus on the economic development of the Cowboy State!  
• Kim will travel to Missoula to present in partnership with America 4 You on working with international markets at the Montana Lodging and Hospitality Association Conference on Oct. 22.
• Evan will be heading to his home state Oct. 22-24 for the Colorado Governor's Tourism Conference to learn more about Colorado tourism and talk about all things data and reporting.

Be on the lookout for RMI at these conferences, or send us an email ahead of time to plan a meeting! Our team would love to sit down for a drink and have a conversation about your business, destination or overall state outlook from an international perspective.

COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIPS & 12 MONTHS OF GIVING

Community Sponsorships:

• RMI was elated to sponsor the 18th hole and Mathias participated with a team at the annual Cheyenne LEADS Golf Tournament. As a long-standing member of the economic arm for Cheyenne and Laramie Country, RMI loves to support Cheyenne LEADS and their efforts in making networking fun. 
• Kim participated in the SKAL Boise Chapter’s Inaugural Disc Golf Tournament & Fundraiser in Boise, proceeds of which went to support a hospitality and tourism scholarship at Boise State University. She was able to reconnect with industry leaders, and – despite it being only her second time playing – her team placed second overall. 
• RMI was the 11th hole sponsor at Visit Cheyenne's first-ever Tee Off For Tourism Golf Tournament, which benefits Discover Cheyenne and Visit Cheyenne events.

12 Months of Giving:  

• July – Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library (Mathias): With a monetary donation to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, RMI is a part of Theodore Roosevelt's principles of daring greatly, thinking boldly, living passionately and caring deeply.
• August – Friday Food Bag (Ashlie): Ashlie and Nicole volunteered with The Friday Food Bag Foundation to help fill 1,110 bags of food to be handed out to children who may not eat well – or at all – on the weekends. 
• September – CASA of Laramie County (Lori): RMI donated a silent auction basket to CASA of Laramie County's annual fundraising drive.

STAFF UPDATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS

• July brought RMI Week, an in-person work session at RMI HQ in Cheyenne, Wyoming, that saw our largest team to date together for the first time. The week was filled with strategic conversations, internal organization and team-building exercises. The meetings created a large impact, fostering collaboration and strengthening interpersonal connections that are difficult to achieve remotely. We will continue to build on the energy generated over this week to better support our and our clients' initiatives.  
• Have you checked out the “About Us” tab on our website lately? The RMI team is looking sharp in our newest headshots!

MISC.

Kim had a busy summer! She:

• Traveled back to Wyoming to see her newly retired dad fulfill his dream of no longer “teaching” band but playing in one – as he participated in a Fourth of July concert with the Casper Municipal Band as their first string sax player. 
• Attended a family wedding at Curt Gowdy State Park and was able to see many family members, including her last remaining grandparent (pictured). 
• Experienced the rush of whitewater rafting first-hand with our Idaho client on the Payette River with a local guide company.
• Hiked Blue Lake near the town of Cascade in Idaho with her two dogs, Nikko and Hattie – highly recommended for anyone wanting some scenery!  

Evan and his wife traveled to St. Maarten, where they got to explore the island, snorkel, and spend time relaxing on the beach.

Mathias fulfilled a bucket-list vacation by taking his family on a seven-day baseball road trip through the Midwest. He dragged everyone (willingly!) to six games – featuring eight teams, in five cities, five states, and including a ferry across lake Michigan – all in seven days. It was a dream come true!

Lori and Ashlie tried out yurt camping for the first time with their families in Guernsey State Park! They had a blast boating, swimming, and toasting marshmallows under Wyoming’s beautiful night skies.  

RMI has officially been “Getting There Together” for 35 years! The company was founded in 1990 and has been honored to serve alongside dozens of national, state and community destinations and organizations. Read more about our origin story, growth and future goals here. 

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