At the close of 2020 the City of Trinidad, Colorado announced the creation of it’s new Office of Outdoor Recreation. While the first State Office of Outdoor Recreation was created in Utah in 2013, and Colorado created its State Office of Outdoor Recreation in 2015, Trinidad may be the first municipality to create an office dedicated to cultivating an outdoor recreation economy.
As part of the Coalition, you have access to monthly messaging to encourage stewardship of Colorado's precious resources. See below for messages you are welcome to share throughout February to promote safe and responsible travel!
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.
As part of the Coalition, you have access to monthly messaging to encourage stewardship of Colorado's precious resources. See below for messages you are welcome to share throughout January to promote winter safety, and watch for themed monthly messaging to share throughout 2021.
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.
DENVER - Governor Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) today announced #ShopLocalColorado to support Colorado small businesses in advance of the holiday shopping season.
Prowers County Lodging Tax Panel (PCLTP), in the Canyons and Plains travel region, was awarded a Colorado Rural Academny for Tourism (CRAFT) Recovery Mentor program by the Colorado Tourism Office in fall 2020 to advance recovery efforts related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lake County Tourism Panel (LCTP) was awarded a Colorado Rural Academy for Tourism (CRAFT) Recovery Mentor program by the Colorado Tourism Office in fall 2020.
The city of La Junta was awarded a CRAFT Studio 101 program by the Colorado Tourism Office in fall 2018. The objectives of this CRAFT Studio 101 program were to develop new branding and marketing to drive overnight visitor stays. Program objectives included: