Tourism

Local News

Is Durango being snubbed by ‘best of’ lists? Are we good with that?

town makes a lot of top 10 and 100 lists, but what about those it doesn’t?

February 2, 2022

Local News

La Plata County residents can weigh in on new tourism survey

Durango asks for feedback, ideas and opinions about moving forward

November 12, 2021

Local News

After several tough years, tourism returns to Silverton

Fires, heavy snow and pandemic upended economy for three years

October 20, 2021

Regional News

Colorado tourism pushing for international visitors, new director says

Pandemic put brakes on global travel in 2020, which cost the state over a billion dollars

October 16, 2021

Local News

Can Durango reduce negative impacts of tourism and stretch the benefits?

Tourism’s high season fills coffers, but also tests city services

September 27, 2021

The Tourism Effect

Video content: A small business’ best friend

Over the past 18 months, the Visit Durango team has been intrigued and excited by a quickly expanding trend: Short…

September 18, 2021

The Tourism Effect

Fall in love with Durango again

As summer fades away, the nights become cooler, the aspens transform into gold and everything that can will be pumpkin…

August 21, 2021

Local News

Airport’s June passenger count hits record

of outdoor recreation keeps DRO running about 30% busier than national average

July 22, 2021

Local News

Mesa Verde welcomes back visitors; upgrades are underway

sees increase in number of tourists; superintendent to retire this summer

June 17, 2021

Local News

A good vibe returns to Durango with the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic

Holiday weekend visitors bolster spirits and bottom lines

May 31, 2021

Local News

Another surge in tourism expected this summer in Southwest Colorado

indicators suggest pent-up demand for outdoor travel

May 27, 2021

Local News

Tourism is more than big events

pandemic waning and weather warming it’s time for youth sports

May 23, 2021

Local News

Durango airport welcomes daily flight from Salt Lake City

Air Lines begins seven-day service; two arrivals, departures expected later this month

May 12, 2021

The Durango Herald

Despite drought, rafters see strong season ahead

snowpack, pandemic not expected to lessen demand in Southwest Colorado

May 8, 2021

Local News

Residents rail against D&SNG’s move to Rockwood

to review operations in small neighborhood

April 2, 2021

Local News

D&SNG celebrates 40 years as tourist draw in Southwest Colorado

Charles E. Bradshaw saw a family friendly attraction in historic railway’s future

March 29, 2021

Local News

Train lovers rejoice: Durango railroad will resume trips to Silverton

passenger run to reach historic mining town was in October 2019

March 8, 2021

Local News

Lodgers tax comes up big in La Plata County, despite pandemic

Significant increase driven by tourism during pandemic

February 28, 2021

New Mexico

Facebook group paints rocks, hides them around Farmington

‘It’s fun and I know it gives smiles’

February 6, 2021

Local News

Durango lodgers tax increase would fund marketing, transit and arts

sees rate increase as tool for economic diversity

January 29, 2021

Local News

Durango railroad names its first female conductor

Thompson earned her way to top position on trains

October 12, 2020

Local News

Fall colors arrive in Southwest Colorado

Durango predicts pent-up demand to boost tourism

September 25, 2020

Local News

RVs prove popular in Southwest Colorado for mid-pandemic vacationers

cancellations give way to growth in recreational vehicle industry

July 21, 2020

Local News

Survey asks residents how they feel about tourism impacts

Pandemic a chance to question what sustainable, responsible visitation looks like

July 7, 2020