A new passenger screening program to make check-in more convenient for certain travelers is being expanded to 28 more major U.S. airports, the government said Wednesday. There will be no cost to eligible passengers, who would no longer have to remove their shoes and belts before they board flights. The airports include the three used by [...] [...]
by Amy Gillentine Published: February 8,2012
Tags: banquet, catering, Colorado Springs, conference center, Mining Exchange Hotel, opening, rooms
The long-awaited Mining Exchange hotel will have a target opening date of April 15 – and the Wydham chain it’s a part of has allowed them to start accepting reservations for group events beginning June 1. “We’re very close,” said catering manager Shelby Pywell. “We’re opening in phases, so the main building with 57 guest rooms [...] [...]
by Associated Press Published: February 8,2012
Tags: alcohol, limits, ski resorts, Tourism
A Colorado ski resort is imposing limits on alcoholic beverages at its mountain bistro because resort officials are tired of carting tipsy skiers down the mountain. The Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro at Aspen Highlands has imposed a three-drink maximum and removed liquor from the menu, leaving only beer and wine. The resort had to use snowmobiles because [...] [...]
by Monica Mendoza Published: February 7,2012
A new Global Entry Program at the Denver International Airport could bring in more international tourists and boost attendance at large-scale conventions in the Springs. This week officials at the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced the expansion of the Global Entry Program, which allows for expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers [...] [...]
by Monica Mendoza Published: February 6,2012
Tags: city logo, city slogan, Colorado Springs Branding Task Force, Fixer Creative
Fixer Creative Co. — a local firm specializing in branding, web design and marketing — was chosen to design the city’s logo to go along with the slogan “Live it Up.” The firm was chosen by the Colorado Springs Branding Task Force curator subcommittee, a team made up of marketing, branding, strategic planning, business development and [...] [...]
by Monica Mendoza Published: February 3,2012
Tags: Colorado Springs World Arena, figure skating, toruism, world arena
Once again, Colorado Springs will be in the international sports spotlight when more than 100 of the world’s best figure skaters descend on the city next week for the 2012 Four Continents Figure Skating Championships. [...]
by Associated Press Published: February 1,2012
Tags: Arkansas River, Christo, lawsuit, Over the River
Opponents of the artist Christo’s plan to suspend giant fabric panels over parts of the scenic Arkansas River are filing a lawsuit in federal court to try to block it. University of Denver student lawyers are filing the lawsuit Wednesday on behalf of the group Rags Over the River. The group contends Christo’s “Over the River” [...] [...]
by Amy Gillentine Published: January 26,2012
Tags: American Numismatic Association, disme, Money Museum, rare coins
The Edward C. Rochette Money Museum collection in Colorado Springs now contains a 1792 half disme, a donation from a California coin dealer. The early American coin is valued at $220,000 and was donated by Steven Contusi, president of Rare Coin Wholeslers in Irvine, Calif. “The coin will be a fantastic, historically significant addition to the museum’s [...] [...]
by Monica Mendoza Published: January 25,2012
Tags: Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, Tourism
Tickets go on sale tomorrow for the famed Pikes Peak International Hill Climb and organizers are predicting another record year for attendance and sales. Ticket sales for the July 8 event will be open to the public at www.PPIHC.com – the official website for the event. For the first time, race organizers are offering round-trip bus transportation [...] [...]
by Monica Mendoza Published: January 20,2012
Norris-Penrose Event Center’s new general manager Johnny Walker is kicking up the dirt in the worn-down 40-year old facility. [...]
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