Tourism and leisure – The Durango Herald

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

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

DATE: Apr 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

From marketing to management

How Southwest Colorado tourist destinations are moving away from recruitment

DATE: Nov 27, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Visit Durango’s CitizenLab lauded at international tourism conference

Public engagement platform highlighted for its sustainability potential

DATE: Oct 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Silverton sees strong start to summer season

After the pandemic, the town and development groups make a push to reshape the local economy

DATE: Jul 11, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Crowds turn out to celebrate July 4 in Durango

Picnic, concerts, parade draw locals and visitors for food and fun

DATE: Jul 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Chimney Rock National Monument opens new visitor center

San Juan National Forest modernized facility to reflect cultural importance, adapt to growing visitation

DATE: Jun 14, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango railroad pauses operations amid fire danger

Last weekend marked the first time this year trains have stopped running because of wildfire risk

DATE: May 17, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango braces for high gas prices, but optimism remains

Many impacts are just beginning as the summer tourism season nears

DATE: Mar 12, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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

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

DATE: Feb 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County residents can weigh in on new tourism survey

Visit Durango asks for feedback, ideas and opinions about moving forward

DATE: Nov 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Myth-busting Durango’s tourism industry

In the era of fake news and conspiracy theories running amok, Durango’s tourism industry is not immune to myths, rumors and misinformation. The dissenters of the increase to the lodgers tax ...

DATE: Jul 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Visit Durango leadership defines new direction

On June 14, Visit Durango’s 14-member board of directors and staff gathered in the Oak Room at the Strater Hotel for the annual Board Retreat Strategic Planning. It was a full day of strateg...

DATE: Jun 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect