A Take on Tourism The Durango Dozen: Hook, line and sinker In tourism marketing, the analogy is to get the attention of a prospective vacationer, pique their curiosity with what you… March 15, 2016
Local News Holiday seasonal sales, lodgers tax collections disappointing in Durango Lodgers tax declines; sales tax growth lower than expected March 8, 2016
A Take on Tourism What’s a persona to do? Kunkel Consumer intelligence gathering has been going on for a long time, and has become its own industry. The business… February 23, 2016
What's Up Downtown Help define Durango’s future BID represents not only downtown, but all of the Central Business District which extends west of downtown to the river… February 16, 2016
A Take on Tourism Tourism prospers from Denver to Main Ave. Looking down from 30,000 feet, the bigger picture is equally positive. Colorado has enjoyed a soaring tourism industry the last… February 2, 2016
Local News Snowdown says goodbye to Reagan-era Star Wars, hello to intergalactic travel man gives thumbs up to Light Parade January 31, 2016
Business Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad running full steam in 2015 Ridership was up 10 percent January 12, 2016
Business Country’s largest national parks hit visitation records Another banner year expected in 2016 December 29, 2015
A Take on Tourism Respect and appreciate the holiday traveler After all, what is a vacation but a chance to break from the repetitive routine of our daily lives? Vacations… December 22, 2015
Local News Durango city sales and lodgers taxes see growth spill did not deter tourists in October December 16, 2015
Local News Recent storms expected to boost Colorado ski area tourism ahead of holidays Purgatory Resort, with 25 new inches, to open new lift Saturday December 16, 2015
Local News Economic outlook for La Plata County relatively stable downplays impact of Gold King spill, but highlights natural gas uncertainties December 7, 2015
Local News Survey at Fort Lewis College in Durango: Marijuana not a major tourism driver Colorado’s pot sales add a slight competitive edge, FLC professor says December 6, 2015
Local News Iron Horse Bicycle Classic registration opens Friday in Durango who can’t come in person can register Saturday November 30, 2015
Local News How tourism officials calculate Gold King Mine spill in ad dollars news articles were instead advertisements, cost would have been $4 million November 26, 2015
A Take on Tourism Region enjoying the small catch but missing the big boat These are wonderful types of visitors to host because they are here for fun and adventure. Whether we are teaching… November 24, 2015
Local News Strater voted Top 10 in world Whether it’s the backdrop for a parade or snowstorm or just an image, the Strater Hotel is one of the… November 23, 2015
Local News Incoming state tourism director, Cathy Ritter, keenly aware of being positive Promoting rural Colorado could help counter image of Gold King Mine spill November 22, 2015
Local News Durango tourism industry faces challenges 2015 strong, but the future looks uncertain November 20, 2015
Local News Forest Service finalizes plans for Chimney Rock Long-term vision released after National Monument designation November 9, 2015
Local News Matt W. Dawson’s bicycle odyssey brings him through Durango man stops on trek circumventing South America October 29, 2015
A Take on Tourism Dynamics of legalized pot make it unlikely fodder for tourism marketing In 2013, voters approved Proposition AA which allowed the state to collect excise and sales tax on marijuana. In 2014-2015… October 13, 2015
Local News Rhyme wranglers return: Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering in 27th year Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering in 27th year October 1, 2015
Local News The rhyme and reason behind cowboy poems Here, she discusses the art and draw of cowboy poetry: On what makes cowboy poetry distinct … I always thought… October 1, 2015