Each year, the Colorado tourism industry nominates tourism employees to be recognized as Top Frontline Tourism Workers in celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week. These nominees are people who do an outstanding job of welcoming visitors to our state and providing them with the best experiences possible.
DENVER, Colo. (April 30, 2021) — National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) will take place May 2-8, 2021 and is the annual celebration of the contributions of the U.S. travel industry.
DENVER -- A leading NGO focused on the global advancement of sustainable tourism has named Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) Director Cathy Ritter among five new trustees selected to bring fresh perspectives to its work.
Colorado was awarded two CARES Act Recovery Assistance planning grants from the U.S. Economic Development Administration to support Colorado’s economic recovery, including tourism, from the impacts of COVID-19.
The two programs are outlined below to help our partners identify which programs are relevant for their communities. Communities are eligible to participate in both programs.
The Colorado Rural Academy for Tourism (CRAFT) Recovery Mentor program provides up to 50 hours of mentoring for Colorado tourism partners to advance one or more tourism strategies that bolsters their response to a recent crisis or natural disaster.
Grant tees up $3 million in recovery work, including $1 million in grants to stakeholders
Jan. 19, 2021 - The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) has secured $2.4 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), funding recovery work that will include direct assistance for more than 30 Colorado destinations and up to 20 tourism-related industry groups.
Colorado community comes together to fund the first-ever live stream of the iconic 26-year old event
DENVER - The Ouray Ice Climbing Competition Finals will be live-streamed around the world on Saturday January 23, 2021 (11 am to 2 pm MST; 1800 to 2100 GMT), thanks to an unprecedented collaboration of Colorado government, private and non-profit organizations.
DENVER - Dec. 7, 2020 - With growing signs that unprecedented numbers of recreationists will be heading into the Colorado backcountry this winter, Gov.
Denver, Colo. - Nov. 19, 2020 - While the holidays will look very different this year and folks may not be able to travel to celebrate in-person, finding that perfect gift for a loved one is a tried and true way to show them you care during these challenging times—especially with a gift inspired by Colorado. Support the state’s local economy, crafters and producers while finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list. For more information, please visit Colorado.com/explore.