Tourism and leisure

Local News

Durango reports another strong month of sales tax collections

Downtown retailers see robust business

September 27, 2019

Local News

United Airlines adds winter Saturday flight from Durango to Houston

Service scheduled to begin Jan. 11

September 24, 2019

The Tourism Effect

Visiting Australia? You might see Durango

Hailing from the port city of Fremantle, Western Australia, Avila is an award winning travel and commercial photographer, whose articles…

September 21, 2019

Pine River Times news

Bar D Wranglers make big splash in The New York Times

The Bar D Wrangler’s Chuckwagon was featured on pages C1 and C2 of Saturday’s The New York Times.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald…

September 17, 2019

Local News

Motorcyclists rally in Southwest Colorado

Arizona rider: We’ll definitely be back

September 1, 2019

Local News

Durango sales taxes show 416 Fire rebound

Downtown merchants comparing season with 2017, a strong year

August 25, 2019

Local News

Trimble hot springs has new owners

2 Durango men plan to quickly replace failed Olympic-sized pool

August 7, 2019

The Tourism Effect

Increasing business now and in the future

Marsha Wilsondu1-i-syn Customer relationship management is more important than ever to destination marketing sales. CRM is a business strategy designed…

July 27, 2019

Local News

Trimble hot springs looking to replace pool

expected to begin in September

June 17, 2019

Local News

Tourism office makes appeal to City Council for renewed contract

outlines specific goals, measurements of success

June 11, 2019

Business

Durango’s tourism rising from the ashes in 2019

year’s negatives could provide economic tailwinds this year

June 2, 2019

The Tourism Effect

Attracting international visitors

Bowmandu1-i-syn While working at the Farmers Market, I met people from Fort Collins, Albuquerque, Oklahoma, Arizona, Kentucky, New Jersey and…

June 1, 2019

Local News

Durango Area Tourism Office, former director agree on separation

release praises Frank Lockwood for his time leading group

May 28, 2019

Local News

Iron Horse: The brand that launches tourism season

Cycling event keeps Durango in the forefront of travelers’ minds

May 25, 2019

The Tourism Effect

How to get more from your local tourism office

du1-i-syn Check out Durango.org for complete area information, including ideas on what to do, what to see, where to dine…

May 4, 2019

Business

Colorado seeks overseas visitors

Interest in adventure and Old West attract foreigners

April 28, 2019

Local News

Durango train crew working to repair historic engine on loan

SP-18 broke down north of Durango earlier this month

April 24, 2019

Local News

Ideas for possible Cortez-area convention center expand

Informal survey favors concerts, American food and Navajo tacos

April 22, 2019

The Tourism Effect

What is a Destination Marketing Organization?

First and foremost, Durango is amazing. I’ve had a love affair with Durango for many years, as have many of…

April 6, 2019

Local News

Tourism boosts homes sales, real estate experts say

snowpack to translate to more 2019 visitors, forecast says

March 13, 2019

Local News

Tourism office details its work on behalf of Durango

Documents drafted after city considers bidding out tourist office’s services

February 19, 2019

Local News

Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge begins era of oil-burning locomotives

SP-18 engine arrives as training platform for crews

February 16, 2019

The Tourism Effect

Positive change is on the horizon

A Colorado native, she graduated from the University of Colorado with a B.S. in Recreation. Her experience includes management and…

February 9, 2019

Local News

Frank Lockwood fired from Durango Area Tourism Office

Mediation to occur with former executive director

January 28, 2019