Colorado Springs tourism industry leaders are optimistic the Pikes Peak region will enjoy robust visitor spending during the summer tourism season that begins with this weekend’s Memorial Day holiday, despite a slow start for some attractions this spring.
Stable gas prices, a surprisingly robust national economy, surging passenger traffic at the Colorado Springs Airport and a few new and expanded tourist attractions are expected to fuel another strong tourism season even as some economists warn of a potential slowdown in consumer spending. While most industry leaders expect a small increase in visitor numbers, some hope for even more as marketing efforts gain traction.
Doug Price, CEO of Visit Colorado Springs, the Pikes Peak region’s primary tourism marketing agency, expects a 3% increase in visitor numbers from last year, likely enough to push collections from the city’s tax on hotel rooms and rental cars past last year’s record $10 million. The…
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