Tag: Tourism
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Airbnb institutes anti-party measures in Denver on Memorial Day, Fourth of July
Airbnb will not allow certain guests to book one-night and two-night reservations in Denver over two holiday weekends this summer in an attempt to curb unauthorized parties. The company announced its plan Thursday and it will be in effect across all Airbnb rentals during the Memorial Day and Fourth of July weekends. The rule will be…
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Metro Moves: New hotel coming to Denver Tech Center — rooftop bar, sweeping views included
Welcome to The Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion briefs here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to [email protected]. Opening soon Promising views from Pikes Peak to Longs Peak from a rooftop bar, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced plans for a 190-room, 19-story boutique hotel…
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Strong Pikes Peak Summit House visitation adds to record-setting 2021 tourism season
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save More than a half million people drove to the top of Pikes Peak through October this year, as the mountain celebrated the opening of the $65 million summit house, beating out vehicle traffic last year. The summit saw 506,940 visitors through October this year, well…
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Will the return of international travelers lift Colorado’s tourism industry?
The federal government’s decision to reopen its borders earlier this month to international travelers who’ve been vaccinated should help Colorado’s tourism industry rebound in 2022, the head of the state tourism office told the Denver Gazette. “They are the highest paying travelers and they stay for longer periods of time,” Timothy Wolfe said of international…
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United Airlines to offer direct flights between Denver and Munich, Germany
United Airlines is planning to operate direct flights between Denver and Munich, Germany beginning in 2022, the airline announced Thursday. Munich is one of the largest travel hubs in Europe, offering flight connections to dozens of countries across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia, according to Denver International Airport. In 2019, Munich was the…
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Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference coming to Pueblo in November
The annual Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference is returning to Pueblo in November, focusing on the industry’s continued economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Colorado Office of Economic Development announced the conference Thursday, saying the event is an opportunity for the tourism industry to connect and report on the challenges and opportunities it is facing.…
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Colorado Convention Center improvements reach for the sky
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver city officials soaked up the sun on the roof of the Colorado Convention Center Wednesday, as they’re hoping thousands of convention attendees will do in coming years with the rooftop terrace expansion. “These are the best views in the convention industry,” said Janice Sinden,…
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Colorado tourism industry took $500M hit in 2020: study
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tourism spending in Colorado fell 36% last year from the previous year, a $9 billion reduction to $15.4 billion during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study says. It was the lowest annual total since at least 2011, when the economy was still recovering from the…