Al White has been a state lawmaker for years but the spotlight is about to get even brighter for the Republican from Hayden. As I reported online earlier this week, the tourism and hospitality industry is excited about the news that Gov.-elect John Hickenlooper has appointed White as director of the Colorado Tourism Office. Until [...]
Continue reading …As we reported online, the Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau has named Doug Price, a senior vice president with Destination Marketing Association International in Washington, D.C., to replace longtime CEO Terry Sullivan.
Continue reading …New York City’s bedbugs have climbed out of bed and marched into landmarks like the Empire State Building, Bloomingdale’s and Lincoln Center, causing fresh anxiety among tourists who are canceling Big Apple vacations planned for the height of the holiday season. Some travelers who had arranged trips to New York say they are creeped out [...]
Continue reading …The Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau has selected Doug Price as the new president and CEO to replace Terry Sullivan, who is retiring. Price now serves as senior vice president for professional development at Destination Marketing Association International, the world’s largest association of destination marketing organizations, located in Washington, D.C. He worked for many years [...]
Continue reading …Allegiant’s new routes in Colorado Springs have attracted full passenger loads since their debut on Sept. 15. The airline added two nonstop routes last month to Long Beach Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Allegiant, which began service from Colorado Springs to Las Vegas in 2002, is doing more than growing. It’s also rebranding. The airline [...]
Continue reading …There’s good news on the hospitality front: Group and convention business has been gaining traction this year, far exceeding expectations, and is expected to get even better next year. Last year at this time, the outlook was dismal. Instead, demand has increased sooner than most people predicted. The fourth quarter is looking strong or steady [...]
Continue reading …The lodging allowance portion of government per-diem rates is dropping in Colorado Springs and 310 other areas across the nation.
Continue reading …Hotel occupancy in Colorado Springs, year-to-date, is up more than 4 percent compared to the same time last year. But there’s no need to uncork the champagne just yet. Occupancy is up because room rates are flat or down. Lowering room rates became necessary during the recession to attract visitors in a faltering industry. But [...]
Continue reading …Colorado Springs is a mecca for cyclists but no one has stepped forward to lead the city’s bid to host a leg of the Quiznos Pro Challenge, an international cycling race set for next year. The city’s tourism bureau cannot assume that leadership role under the organizers’ rules. Without such leadership, the Springs could see [...]
Continue reading …The Rocky Mountain State Games were expected to generate $6.5 million in economic activity over the course of the three-day event this past weekend. That makes the games, hosted by The Colorado Springs Sports Corp., one of the city’s top revenue-generating events. By comparison, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, which happens to draw an international [...]
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