Tourism

Outdoors

U.S. ski resorts report second-highest showing on record for 2024-25 season

numbers show ski areas invested $624.4 million in resort improvements

May 12, 2025

Local News

Tourism forecast shows nationwide slump, but Durango experts remain optimistic

Looking ahead to summer, local businesses project a minimal decline in customers

May 10, 2025

Local News

La Plata County withdraws from Visit Durango contract after city takeover

Historically, tourism marketing was outsourced to now-defunct destination management group

May 6, 2025

Travel

Venice expands day-tripper tax in bid to combat overtourism

Tourists visit in Venice, Italy, Friday, April 18, 2025, Venice on Friday launches for a second year a pilot program…

April 30, 2025

Local News

Lawmakers OK bill allowing counties to increase lodgers tax

Legislation could pave way for La Plata County ballot question this year

April 17, 2025

Local News

Durango City Council approves Visit Durango merger

Unification to be completed in two phases

January 23, 2025

Local News

Resolution would begin merger of city with Visit Durango

Council will vote on matter Wednesday

January 21, 2025

Local News

Stories to watch in 2025

A look at events likely to make waves in year ahead

January 1, 2025

Local News

Tourism strong at Purgatory Resort, Durango Hot Springs as winter arrives

visitors hit the slopes before taking a dip

December 28, 2024

Local News

Forensic audit of Visit Durango reveals flawed expense reporting

Destination management nonprofit proposes merger with city

November 21, 2024

Local News

Voters overwhelmingly approve La Plata County lodgers tax reallocation

than 69% of electorate said ‘yes’ to spending revenue on workforce housing, child care

November 6, 2024

Regional News

12 rescued from former gold mine where elevator mishap killed 1 person

trapped were in good spirits, given pizza after being freed

October 10, 2024

Local News

Lodgers tax reallocation makes La Plata County ballot

will be asked in November to redirect 70% of annual revenue

August 27, 2024

Local News

La Plata County likely to propose 70% reallocation of lodgers tax to housing, child care

question would go to voters in November

August 12, 2024

Regional News

Silverton’s Hardrocker Holidays games this weekend celebrate Colorado’s mining past

Terry Rhoades, who mined for a quarter century, drills into solid rock during a mining games competition in Ouray in…

August 10, 2024

Local News

‘A decent summer’ underway for Durango-Silverton tourism economy

Pandemic-era rapid growth is starting to decrease, business and travel experts say

July 22, 2024

Local News

La Plata County takes first step toward lodgers tax reallocation

may be asked to redirect money away from Visit Durango

June 23, 2024

Local News

Forensic audit to examine Visit Durango finances

comes as revelations surface about board chairwoman’s past fraud

June 10, 2024

Local News

Visit Durango’s executive director resigns

Transition comes as organization falls under scrutiny by local governments

May 28, 2024

Local News

La Plata County may propose slashing Visit Durango’s tax revenue

could be asked whether to reallocate up to $500,000 annually

May 4, 2024

Regional News

A $700-per-night stargazing resort is coming to San Luis Valley

there enough space – and demand – to support it and similar ventures?

April 16, 2024

Local News

Visit Durango serves up second annual Durango Restaurant Week

continues through April 21

April 13, 2024

Local News

Durango adopts broad new strategy for tourism management

City, Visit Durango tasked with striking balance between revenue streams and community values

April 5, 2024

Local News

Four Corners organization receives grant to help tourism growth

Across Borders Scenic and Historic Byway commission will receive $10,000 worth of tourism marketing consulting

December 10, 2023