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Time to toot our own horn! There is a lot of great video that has been submitted from the members, and it has inspired us to create our own. Enjoy!

VIDEO: Colorado

With more than 40,000 square feet and some of the best equipment and features, it is no wonder that the Cheyenne Mountain Resort is quickly becoming one of the top choices for event planners. 38 meeting rooms are on location, and an amphitheater is also provided for groups with large presentations.  Groups as large as 600 can easily be accommodated in the spacious resort and the caring and efficient staff makes it easy for planners to pull off a flawless event.

Not only does the Cheyenne Mountain Resort offer spacious accommodations, but they have some of the most up to date and sophisticated audio visual equipment in the state. For companies and event planners that require the latest in technology to make a good impression on their audience, this resort was made to order.

From their specially designed “eight hour” seats which make any meeting a joy to attend, no matter how long it runs, to their attention to every detail, Cheyenne Mountain Resort is synonymous with comfort, elegance and efficiency. For more information about booking your next event at the resort, please visit: www.cheyennemountain.com

VIDEO: Cheyenne Mountain Virtual Tours

The Springs Thaw is coming early to Glenwood Springs, Colorado this year, thanks to a brand new promotion. Numerous businesses, venues and hotels are offering special rates and the savings are incredible. Throughout the months of April and May, visitors can experience all that Glenwood Springs has to offer, including special day passes, tours, adventure rides and accommodations.

In honor of this new promotion, the Glenwood Springs chamber of commerce is offering a chance to win one of six vacation packages that include:

• a two-night stay
• 2 of passes to the Glenwood Hot Springs Pool
• 2 day passes to Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
• 2 passes to the Yampah Spa Vapor Caves
• 2 half-day rafting trips with Rock Gardens Rafting
• Bicycle rentals and shuttle service for two with Canyon Bikes

“April and May are ideal months to visit Glenwood Springs, particularly from the Front Range. With ski season over, travelers won’t encounter heavy traffic along I-70. Plus, town is a bit quieter, with few crowds before Memorial Day,” explains Kate Collins, VP of Tourism Marketing for the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association.

For more information and to enter for your chance to win one of the fabulous vacation packages, please visit: www.springsthaw.com or call 1-888-4Glenwood

Video: Glenwood Springs Lodging

The Devil’s Thumb Ranch was recently award the Best Green Facility Award by Colorado Meetings + Events magazine, in recognition of their incredible commitment to the environment. The ranch has instituted numerous programs that have had a positive impact on the environment and produced change throughout the industry.

This isn’t the first time The Devil’s Thumb Ranch has been recognized. In addition to the latest award, they have also received the following recognitions:

Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental & Historic Preservation, Dec. 2004
Outside magazine’s “Top 100,” Sustainable Luxury, Dec. 2006
Mountain Living magazine, Responsible Development in Tourism, May 2006 and Best Green Development (Jan. 2008)
Travel + Leisure magazine and the International Conservancy, Top 15 Eco-Friendly Hotels & Resorts in the World (only U.S. property selected), Nov. 2007

With a program that includes on site recycling, water filtration systems, recycled building materials, and a firm commitment to keeping the entire facility running green, The Devil’s Thumb Ranch has created a unique venue where event planners and their guests can enjoy luxurious settings amid an environmentally conscious atmosphere.

On March 11th, a delegation of leaders from the travel industry sat down with President Barack Obama to discuss how travel can benefit the struggling United States economy. Although no decisions were reached during the meeting, several important points of discussion were addressed, including how the state of the economy is affecting group travel and events as well as how to interest more international visitors in the United States.

Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association stated after the meeting, “We are pleased that President Obama recognizes the power of travel to strengthen America’s economy. The travel community has an ally in President Obama and we appreciate the leadership he  intends to bring to increasing travel to, and within, the United States.”

One of the most important points of the meeting was the discussion on the Travel Promotion Act. This proposed act would create a special department that would work solely on promoting travel to the United States and has the potential to create numerous jobs. Both aspects of the act would have a sizeable effect on local and national economies.

The popular Hotel Boulderado recently announced that they have a brand new meeting package, designed to make events held in the hotel even more enjoyable. Starting immediately, event planners can take advantage of this new “Boost” Meeting Package. For one low fee (not including tax and gratuity) meeting attendants will be treated to a continental breakfast, coffee, a gourmet boxed lunch and the meeting room rental is even included. For just $29.95 the Boost Package is sure to be a hit with event planners.

In addition to the new Boost Package, the Hotel Boulderado, located in picturesque downtown Boulder, is also offering numerous specials, including reduced room rates. The Boost Package will only be available for a limited time, so event planners are encouraged to begin booking now, before it is too late. The current state of the economy has many people scrimping, but thanks to this new special, your guests can still enjoy top of the line accommodations and meals at a reasonable price.

For more information on the new Boost Package, or to begin planning your next meeting, please visit: www.boulderado.com