Tag: tourism
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Visit Colorado Springs leader Doug Price will retire at the end of the year
Doug Price, who has led Visit Colorado Springs for 16 years, announced Thursday that he will retire at the end of this year. His announcement came during the annual Visit COS luncheon, a gathering of tourism leaders and organizations in the city and a forum for Visit COS and other agencies to celebrate their wins.…
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Special district prevails in Manitou Springs parking dispute election
Preliminary election results show the city of Manitou Springs has been unsuccessful in ousting a special district that controls two of the city’s downtown parking lots. “We recognize that this was a divisive moment in the community,” said Manitou Springs Mayor Natalie Johnson. Preliminary results from Tuesday’s election show 46 “no” votes and 30 “yes”…
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LETTERS: Shrine to mediocrity; commuter rails
A shrine to mediocrity Ah, Manitou Springs — the jewel of the Rockies, or so the brochures claim. A “must-see mountain village,” they promise, filled with “local color” and “quaint charm.” Well, I saw it. All three streets of it. If charm were measured in square footage, Manitou might just qualify as a driveway. Let’s…
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Summer tourism season sluggish but not catastrophic for Pikes Peak region, Colorado Springs
The tourism industry in the Pikes Peak region saw a slump – but not a catastrophic one – during the key summer season. Though no official numbers are yet available, operators say many of the same things: Visitation was down, but not dramatically. People are still coming to Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs and Canon City,…
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Rains keep Front Range green, as drier conditions loom ahead
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Drought conditions have split Colorado nearly in half this year, as rain has kept the Front Range and Eastern Plains green while the Western Slope has been bone dry. Since the beginning of May through Thursday the Colorado Springs Airport has received 7.59 inches of…
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UCCS forum to outline economic bright spots, challenges in Pikes Peak region
A broad range of economic issues and challenges directly affecting the Pikes Peak region — including housing, wages, tourism, interest rates, infrastructure and population growth — will be outlined and discussed at the 28th annual University of Colorado Colorado Springs Economic Forum on Thursday. Originally called the Southern Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum when it…
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Denver saw another record year of tourists, new report shows
Tourists keep coming to Denver in record numbers. The city saw more than 37 million visitors in 2023, which is up 3% from the last record set in 2022, according to a new report from marketing and tourism agency Visit Denver released Monday. It also means the city is generating more money from tourists. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:11095963150525286,size:[0,…
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Colorado Springs tourism officials optimistic about summer season ahead
Colorado Springs tourism industry leaders are optimistic the Pikes Peak region will enjoy robust visitor spending during the summer tourism season that begins with this weekend’s Memorial Day holiday, despite a slow start for some attractions this spring. Stable gas prices, a surprisingly robust national economy, surging passenger traffic at the Colorado Springs Airport and…
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His family has been called the first in Colorado tourism. Can the legacy last?
The Colorado man who has famously spent his life selling souvenirs keeps a few of his own. “This is one. Look at this thing!” Bill Carle remarks, holding up a thing that is difficult to discern, until several blackened, silver charms become clear. Tiny, collectible wagons, burros, bighorn sheep, pine cones and more were burnt…
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Building boom: Pace of hotel construction hits nearly 30-year high in Pikes Peak region
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Pikes Peak region lodging industry has remained in good health amid one of the biggest hotel building booms in nearly 30 years — and that wave of construction shows no sign of slowing. Developers completed 10 hotels or additions with more than 1,200 rooms…