After 2019 set high-water marks for rates and occupancy across the state, the fall was notably steep. According to data from the Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association, Colorado hit 69.3% occupancy in March 2019, then the statewide number tumbled to 38.8% in March 2020. With looming a labor shortage, how will Colorado hotels fare?
The announcement by the “South Park” creators that they’re buying the iconic Casa Bonita restaurant was some much-needed positive news this summer for an industry that has been especially hard-hit during the pandemic. But, a Colorado Restaurant Association survey was decidedly less cheerful.
Employers in Colorado's food and beverage industries are no doubt familiar with the current Colorado statutes concerning “tip pooling.” Under new federal guidance, effective November 23, 2021, that is about to change. See who's now excluded from sharing in tip pooling.
Farm-to-table cuisine is all the rage, sure, but one Durango company has put that trend in reverse with a booming business that composts table scraps at a local farm.
The game that annually reports flat participation suddenly experienced an overall rise of 20% in rounds and revenue. Nationally, it’s estimated that 500,000 newbies took up the game. “The pandemic,” said Colorado Golf Association executive director Ed Mate, “was golf’s stimulus plan. No one saw this one coming. Now the question is: Can we keep it up, or is this just going to be a blip and we retreat back to business as usual?”
Colorado companies that supply outdoor recreation equipment and products experienced a year of peaks and valleys in 2020 trying to hold on during pandemic-influenced disruptions of production and supply chains.
Whether you're a beginner or an expert, the pros at Denver Golf share some tips for anyone who enjoys the game of golf. No matter where you live in Denver, you will find one of our outstanding courses close to you.
The Colorado restaurant industry lost billions of dollars of revenue in 2020. But the industry is adapting. The expansion of beer, wine and spirits sales through takeout has been a lifeline for the industry, with 93% of eateries offering drinks to go and 24% statewide deriving at least one-fifth of their revenue this way, according to the association. Each shift, across every industry, has created its own challenges and opportunities.
In many ways, the travel industry has never been safer and whether it’s a hotel, tour company or airline, they want you—the consumer—to feel safe. As a result, they’re taking precautions so that you do feel safe. Here is a checklist to manage your fears.
Loveland-based CBD retailer Plenty Wellness recently unveiled its automated retail channel for selling cannabidiol products, Plenty Wellness Express. The machines sell Plenty Wellness products as well as CBD products from other brands. In the next 12 months, Plenty Wellness plans to have Express automated retail kiosks in 300 gyms, grocery stores, malls and other locations.
Even in the safest circumstances travel can be unpredictable. We still need to prepare and create thoughtful plans and figure out basic logistics especially to stay healthy.
The ski industry has been on a wild ride since the resorts were shut down last March. Mountain real estate has been on a tear and summer visitation has been off the charts. Winter looks to follow the upward trend. What does this mean for residential and commercial real estate in resort communities throughout Colorado?
Restaurants able to take advantage of a patio expansion for more seating and those with significant takeout and delivery operations before COVID-19 have fared better. But with winter approaching, restaurants that found success in the summer will face a new set of challenges.
Thirteen decades after welcoming its first guests, the hotel spread its wings once again as the Black Monarch Hotel, a new contender for the scariest place to stay in the Rockies.
With the novel coronavirus rampaging across the country in early March, occupancy and visitation in Colorado’s tourism hotspots experienced a big bust after an unprecedented boom. Higher demand for the great outdoors could benefit many Colorado destinations. Should we be doubling down on tourism in tough times?
The beer, Colorado Strong Pale Ale, was initially started by the Colorado Brewer’s Guild and the Left Hand Brewing Foundation as a way to support the local supply chain, small independent breweries and raise money for the Colorado Strong Fund.
Virtual kitchens, with their low barriers to entry and focus on streamlined delivery, are a smart and inexpensive way to get food into customers’ hands. Here are four reasons why a virtual kitchen could be the smartest move during these challenging times.
Skiers who want to access any of Vail Resorts' 34 mountains will need to make a reservation, according to the new plans. Epic Pass holders get exclusive early season access through December 7, plus access all season with week-of reservations and Priority Reservation Days to lock in days for the core season before lift tickets go on sale.
As a small business in a small town in Colorado, Venture Snowboards is employing some creative methods to make do and re-imagine work in a post-pandemic world.
We’re golfing again, so you get to do battle with this monstrosity and a hundred other deviously placed obstacles punctuating our Front Range golf courses, all of them devoid of empathy and not particularly caring that you’re still enduring this horrible health crisis, but golfers press on.
With all the luxury and technology you need, this Mercedes is wonderful to drive, has storage to spare and would be perfect for both commuting and family driving.
The disappearance of sports is even more crushing than we thought. It’s not just about scoreboard: What has vanished are the steady beats of a life’s rhythm.
Tourism management leaders in the state are using the downtime to work on expanding, improving and formalizing sustainable tourism strategies, including efforts to spread travelers’ love of Colorado more evenly throughout the state.
Tourism in Colorado accounts for more than $1 billion in tax revenue each year, but that revenue source has ground to a halt, with tourism spending in the state down 84% year-over-year as of April 10.
