Tourism and Hospitality

Innovative State Program to Advance Sustainable Tourism Development in Five Colorado Communities

DENVER – Today, the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) within the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced five new participants of the Destination Blueprint Program, a year-long program designed to help communities plan for the future

DENVER — Today the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced that tourism contributed $28.5 billion to the Colorado economy and supported 188,210 jobs across the state in 2024. Annual research compiled by Dean Runyan Associates and Longwoods International

EDWARDS – Yesterday, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Vail Valley Partnership hosted a Regional Talent Summit at Colorado Mountain College in Edwards to convene industry and community leaders, discuss much needed career pathway solutions and begin developing tactical workforce plans to ensure that

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

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

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:

“In a world where beautiful vistas, freedom, and economic vitality are sought by all, one state

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

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 pilot initiative in partnership with The Travel

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