Tag: Economic Driver
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‘Super Bowl’ of livestock shows: National Western Stock Show prepares for Jan. 7 opening day
The National Western Stock Show is more than what meets the eye. It’s an economic driver for Denver, placing about $120 million over the 16-day event across several local industries. It’s also a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides almost half a million dollars each year in scholarships to college and graduate-level students agricultural science, business…
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Denver tourism rebounds in 2021, but headwinds persist
Denver’s tourism industry rebounded in a big way in 2021, drawing 31.7 million visitors who spent an estimated $6.6 billion, according to the Longwoods International Travel USA 2021 survey report. Visit Denver presented the report at a news conference Wednesday. “The travel industry was disproportionately harmed by the pandemic. … Thankfully, Denver is a very…
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Pent-up consumer spending will drive recovery, economist tells Denver business leaders
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Increased household savings levels, lack of a negative income shock that accompanies most recessions and pent-up consumer spending will all drive a post-pandemic recovery, an economist told a group of Denver business leaders. “Consumers are going to drive the recovery, because they were the main…