Tag: colorado restaurant association
-
Colorado legislators eye changes to credit card ‘swipe fees’
Colorado legislators are proposing to eliminate “swipe fees” on sales taxes, a move that proponents say would save businesses tens of thousands of dollars a year but which will likely revive counter-arguments that those fees help create a stable and environment for financial transactions. Also known as interchange fees, swipe fees refer to the 2%…
-
Colorado Springs tourism sector optimistic amid some troubling forecasts
With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror, the summer tourism season is underway — and, according to some forecasts, it could be disappointing. Amid President Donald Trump’s ever-evolving trade war, the World Travel & Tourism Council says the U.S is on track to lose $12.5 billion in international visitor spending this year. And with falling consumer…
-
Tougher times ahead? Recent Colorado Springs restaurant closures highlight ongoing industry challenges
Industry leaders worry more closures could be on the horizon.
-
New restaurant shines in the previous home of the iconic Swiss Chalet in Woodland Park | Table Talk
Boards & Barrels, 19263 E. U.S. 24, Woodland Park, has opened, which is great news for the mountain community. In early 2024, restaurant veterans and married couple David and Carrie Platzer announced they had purchased the beloved Woodland Park dining destination The Swiss Chalet. During several months of renovations, the alpine-themed eatery has been transformed…
-
New restaurant shines in the previous home of the iconic Swiss Chalet in Woodland Park | Table Talk
Boards & Barrels, 19263 E. U.S. 24, Woodland Park, has opened, which is great news for the mountain community. In early 2024, restaurant veterans and married couple David and Carrie Platzer announced they had purchased the beloved Woodland Park dining destination The Swiss Chalet. During several months of renovations, the alpine-themed eatery has been transformed…
-
Colorado makes pandemic sales of takeout alcohol permanent
Colorado first allowed restaurants to sell cocktails for takeout or delivery when the pandemic hit in 2020 and businesses desperately needed relief. Then in 2021, Colorado extended the law to stay in effect until July 2025. But last week, Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill terminating the deadline that would have ended the practice next…
-
Denver City Council to consider up to $289 million in bond spending
The Denver City Council will consider approving a sextet of construction contracts worth $30 million each ahead of their Tuesday meeting. Councilmembers are also scheduled to consider several other contracts and bond spending totaling close to $300 million. The Council did not meet on Monday, it’s normal meeting time, as the city government closed in…
-
Colorado Springs hotels struggling amid tighter COVID-related restrictions
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save There will be plenty of room at the inn this Christmas. Colorado Springs hotels are preparing for a dismal holiday and winter season as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide, throughout the state and across the Pikes Peak region. Reservations and meeting bookings for December have nearly…
-
Colorado Springs hotels struggling amid tighter COVID-related restrictions
There will be plenty of room at the inn this Christmas. Colorado Springs hotels are preparing for a dismal holiday and winter season as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide, throughout the state and across the Pikes Peak region. Reservations and meeting bookings for December have nearly disappeared after El Paso County moved to higher COVID restrictions…
-
Polis expects restaurants can reopen across Colorado next week under COVID-19 guidelines
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gov. Jared Polis said Thursday that he anticipates restaurants will be able to reopen statewide by the middle or end of next week under guidelines his office plans to finalize over the weekend. “I’m excited,” Polis told restaurant owners during an online town hall. “Finally,…