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: 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 10,2012
The travel industry accounted for 7 percent of the 1.6 million jobs created during the past 12 months, the U.S Travel Association reports. “Over the last year, the travel industry expanded its employment base by 119,000 – doubling the jobs created by construction and real estate industries combined,” said David Huether, senior vice president of economics [...] [...]
by Amy Gillentine Published: December 19,2011
Tags: air travelers, holidays, Tourism
Air travel is getting more frustrating, according to a new survey by the U.S. Travel Association. Two out of five air passengers wish for some other form of transportation this holiday season. In fact, travelers want two gifts: an expansion of the trusted traveler program to allow more people into a faster screening process and a [...] [...]
A summer of big events filled hotel rooms, had people spending money in local restaurants and stores and helped the Colorado Springs tourism industry gain some upward traction in 2011. Local attractions had record-breaking crowds in June and July and special events, which brought in at least a half million spectators and participants to town, pumped [...] [...]
by Monica Mendoza Published: December 5,2011
Tags: marketing technology, Tourism
Internet Honey Co., a Colorado Springs marketing technology company, picked up another sweet contract with a state travel and tourism commission. Internet Honey was awarded a contract with the Oregon Tourism Commission, also known as Travel Oregon, to provide the software that will measure and maximize all consumer travel leads generated by the state’s tourism marketing [...] [...]
This Thanksgiving, 42.5 million people in the United States are expected to hit the road to visit family and friends — the highest number of holiday travelers since the start of the recession. Travel tracker AAA says that 4 percent more Americans than last year will journey at least 50 miles from home, with about 90 [...] [...]
by Monica Mendoza Published: November 10,2011
Tags: branding task force, CVB, Tourism
The long-awaited Colorado Springs regional brand will be announced Nov. 15 during a press conference at the Pioneers Museum. The brand and slogan is under wraps until then, said Chelsy Murphy, spokeswoman for Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau, which led the charge on the creation of a regional brand for the Colorado Springs region. The brand [...] [...]
by Monica Mendoza Published: November 8,2011
International media coverage is putting the Pikes Peak Hill Climb in the spotlight. [...]
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