Tourism

Guv taps biking to lead state’s tourism growth

Several Durango tourism leaders attended the Governors Tourism Conference this past week in Crested Butte, where the entire choir makes…

September 22, 2015

Local News

Durango’s Carrie Whitley honored for tourism efforts

Whitley Whitley has led the sales team at Durango’s premier attraction, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, for the…

September 21, 2015

Local News

New owner assumes debt, legacy of motorcycle rally

future of 23-year-old Four Corners Motorcycle Rally in the hands of Johnny Valdez

September 2, 2015

A Take on Tourism

Out-of-state plates only part of story

The Colorado Tourism Office has done a great job attracting people from all over to Colorado. The reason for our…

September 1, 2015

Local News

Let’s stop to count our money

Percentages of homes worth $1 million or more, such as this house at 1237 East Third Ave., which sold for…

August 22, 2015

Local News

USA Today featuring Durango

The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and Animas River are a couple of the attractions that put Durango in…

August 19, 2015

Local News

Mesa Verde releases fall schedule

The park will waive entrance fees Tuesday to celebrate the 99th birthday of the National Park Service. Wetherill Mesa will…

August 19, 2015

Local News

Local businesses recognized for welcoming tourists

Dan James, left; his father, David James, right, both with James Ranch; along with Kirk Komack, center, with the Rochester…

July 6, 2015

Local News

How dangerous is the Whitewater Park?

to be made after first season

June 30, 2015

What's Up Downtown

Celebrate our freedom downtown

The day will start with a Pancake Breakfast by the Rotary Club of Durango and a 5-kilometer fun run/walk by…

June 30, 2015

A Take on Tourism

A little help learning tourism lingo

Like any industry, tourism has an ever-evolving lexicon and inventing new words, phrases, and acronyms involves a lot of “creative…

June 30, 2015

A Take on Tourism

A look at the summer tourism forecast

The owner of a local recreational-vehicles business just told me he just enjoyed his last Sunday off until October, and…

June 9, 2015

Local News

Sippy calls Sunday a success

But for this year’s Iron Horse Bicycle Classic, a window opened up, and stayed open, and oh how sweet it…

May 24, 2015

Local News

Cyclists keep getting younger

Littlest racers among the biggest draws

May 24, 2015

Local News

Clean sweep

Heather Erb of Coldwell Banker joined other members of the Durango Chamber of Commerce on Friday for the 12th annual…

May 22, 2015

Regional News

Proposed Grand Canyon tram raises ruckus

president opposes project

May 13, 2015

A Take on Tourism

Don’t call them tourists anymore; they’re ‘explorers’ now

Kunkel What might come to mind is the family station wagon packed to the gills and headed for Jellystone Park…

April 27, 2015

A Take on Tourism

When it comes to tourism, always keep Momma happy

Kunkel The number of people booking vacations direct (or using online booking engines like Expedia or Travelocity) continues to increase.…

March 31, 2015

Local News

Tourism Summit registration open

will be held April 9-10

March 25, 2015

Business

Durango’s tourism marketing takes the whole enchilada

Kunkel Tourists choose vacation destinations that excite their imaginations, match their interests and fit their budgets. They buy the brand,…

March 10, 2015

Local News

Tourism official floats higher lodgers taxation

Kunkel “By its nature, the tourism industry is fragmented. Where there’s fragmentation, there’s usually a leadership void, a mission void,”…

February 4, 2015

A Take on Tourism

Who We Are Is What We Appear To Be

Both the Madison Avenue agency and the plumber share the same agonizing thoughts: “In a crowded and noisy ad environment,…

February 3, 2015

Local News

An angel in the Andes

Professor’s Peace Corps project protects environment in Peru

January 16, 2015

Local News

Tourism briefing to be held

The Durango Area Tourism Office will host its first “Tourism Industry Briefing” from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Feb. 4 at…

January 13, 2015