Tourism and Hospitality

Overview

Mesa Verde Country Visitor Information Bureau was approved to participate in the Reimagine Destinations Program by the Colorado Tourism Office in July 2022. Program objectives included:

• Celebrate the results of the Restart Destinations Program and foster collaboration between Mesa Verde Country tourism stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to increase cultural tourism

Overview

Logan County was approved to participate in the Reimagine Destinations Program by the Colorado Tourism Office in July 2022. Program objectives included:

• Advance strategies that foster a year-round regional tourism economy
• Identify opportunities to bolster the regional tourism workforce
• Identify strategies that build regional awareness of the value of

Overview

Visit Leadville-Twin Lakes was approved to participate in the Reimagine Destinations Program by the Colorado Tourism Office in July 2022. Program objectives included:

• Build on the success of Lake County Tourism Panel’s participation in the Restart Destinations Program and the resulting Sustainable Tourism Plan to encourage responsible and respectful

Overview

The Lake City/Hinsdale County Marketing Committee was approved to participate in the Reimagine Destinations Program by the Colorado Tourism Office in July 2022. Program objectives included:

• Celebrate the results of the Restart Destinations Program and foster collaboration between Hinsdale County tourism stakeholders
• Build awareness of winter tourism opportunities in

Overview

The City of Woodland Park was approved to participate in the Reimagine Destinations Program by the Colorado Tourism Office in July 2022. Program objectives included:

• Celebrate the results of the Restart Destinations Program and foster collaboration between Woodland Park tourism stakeholders
• Receive input and buy-in from local tourism stakeholders

Overview

Canyons & Plains was approved to participate in the Reimagine Destinations Program by the Colorado Tourism Office in July 2022. Program objectives included:

• Celebrate the results of the Restart Destinations Program and foster collaboration between regional tourism stakeholders
• Build local resident awareness of the value of tourism and its

Overview

Visit Arvada was approved to participate in the Reimagine Destinations Program by the Colorado Tourism Office in July 2022. Program objectives included:

• Convene local stakeholders to align on opportunities for advancing tourism
• Implement strategies that build local awareness of the value of tourism
• Identify opportunities to diversify and retain

Overview

Visit Alamosa was approved to participate in the Reimagine Destinations Program by the Colorado Tourism Office in July 2022. Program objectives included:

• Increase utilization of the Alamosa Welcome Center
• Increase visitor engagement at the Alamosa Welcome Center
• Enhance volunteer engagement at the Alamosa Welcome Center

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The Governor’s Awards for Outstanding Colorado Tourism Efforts honor six individuals and organizations that improve and innovate Colorado’s tourism industry. Awards are presented at the Governor's Tourism Conference each fall.

The Colorado Tourism Office Board Chairman’s Award is awarded to extraordinary individuals’ commitment to tourism in Colorado. This year’s award

Colorado Restaurant Association (CRA) was approved to participate in the Restart Industry Associations Program by the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) in September 2021.

The purpose of CRA is to serve as the leading trade organization for the state’s dynamic foodservice industry. The association’s primary purpose is to protect restaurant businesses and