Back to School Means Back to Planning Colorado

After a long lazy summer, there’s something invigorating about autumn—cooler temps, cozy sweaters and the satisfaction of getting back to business. It’s also the perfect time to learn new ways to earn an A+ in fall event planning.

The ABCs of CVBs
For a quick education in comprehensive planning, check out Colorado’s many Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVBs). They offer an amazing array of options to accommodate your guests’ agendas.  The best part? CVBs are a one-stop, expert resource on everything local, from the finest venues, to the hottest attractions, to the biggest money-saving deals on events, lodging, and meeting spaces.

When striving for that perfect balance between work and play, consult the experts at Vail Valley Partnership. With the area’s breathtaking Rocky Mountain vistas, quaint villages, mountain activities, and superior accommodations, your guests may choose to stay after long after your event concludes.

The Visit Estes Park gets high marks for their knowledge of one of northern Colorado’s most stunning regions. Consult them for in-depth info on perfect meeting spaces, dude ranches, elegant hotels, and after-work activities including hiking, fishing, and golfing.

Explore everything about the best places to ski, sightsee, wine, dine and mingle in the world-renowned Colorado town of Aspen from the Aspen Chamber Resort Association.

Or, if you’d like a tutorial on southern Colorado, call on Colorado Springs CVB for the inside track on this renowned Pikes Peak region that boasts over 300 sunshine-filled days a year.

Finally, if you yearn to learn about an historic mining town where guests celebrate 150 years of western heritage while skiing, rafting or relaxing in a spa, tap into the know-how of the Breckenridge CVB.

The Three R’s of Accommodations—Rest, relaxation and ROI
The perfect accommodations must contain the ideal blend of comfort and amenities in order to justify time and expense. For spaces that answer all these needs, look to some of the finest hotels, resorts and conference centers Colorado has to offer. 

Looking for scenic? Just an hour outside Denver resides the historic Stanley Hotel, an abundant meeting space overlooking the grandeur of nearby Rocky Mountain National Park.

Thinking about environmental impact? The Embassy Suites Loveland features a “green” experience within the expansive Ranch, home of Larimer county fairgrounds and Budweiser Events Center.

Want chic and sophisticated? Check out the Beaver Creek Lodge with state-of-the art rooms featuring flat screen TVs, wifi, and whirlpool baths.

Require rustic? Look no further than Beaver Run Resort + Conference Center in the heart of Breckenridge with ski slopes, hiking trails, fly-fishing, and rafting just steps outside the door.

Yearning for wide-open spaces? The Broadmoor, a five-star Colorado Springs hotel, meets your requirements with 185,000 square feet of event/meeting space, plus spa, fitness center, pools and more, all on 3000 acres.

Remember, fall planning begins now. Explore all the possibilities when you look to Colorado’s many CVBs, or make the grade with any of Colorado’s magnificent hotels and resorts.