Colorado Tourism Office News

New Events to Feature Colorado Small Businesses

DENVER – Today, Gov. Polis and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), joined Outside Interactive Inc., Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and Visit Denver to preview the second annual Outside Festival and Summit taking place in Denver May 29 - June 1, 2025.

Annual celebration spotlights the value of the tourism industry to Colorado’s communities, the state and beyond

DENVER — The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), joins the nation in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) May 4-10. The weeklong event shines a spotlight on the U.S.

Investing in Initiatives to Enhance Visitor Experiences Across the State

DENVER – The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), is pleased to announce the 12 recipients of the 2025 Tourism Management Grant. Organizations from across the state have been awarded grants for their innovative projects in the tourism sector including the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe and nine rural counties.

BOULDER — Today, the Sundance Institute announced Boulder, Colorado as the new host of the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027. Here is what business, community and education leaders are saying about the news:

Press conference to be held at 2 p.m. today in downtown Boulder

BOULDER — Today, the Sundance Institute named Boulder, Colorado as the new host of the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027. To celebrate the announcement, a press conference will be held at 2 p.m. today, March 27, in front of the Boulder Theater on the southwest corner of 14th and Spruce in downtown Boulder, Colorado. State officials, including Gov. Polis, Sundance Institute representatives, and Visit Boulder are all expected to speak.

Colorado Continues To Lead The Way In Sustainable Tourism

DENVER – The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), is excited to announce the launch of its new Climate Champions Program, a pilo

Colorado Continues Tradition of Industry Leadership with Strategic Marketing and Communications Efforts

DENVER – The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), has received four 2024 Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards in the categories of Public Relations/Communications, Social-First Video Content, Corporate Social Responsibility, and State Tourism Website.