Are we there yet? Choosing the perfect Colorado meeting and event destination and working with CVBs

Any planner who wants the inside info knows you have to get it straight from the horses mouth. So when it comes to choosing your ideal Colorado meeting or event destination that means working with CVBs. As the workhorse of the meeting and event planning industry you know you can count on them to give you the scoop on everything you need to know. From helping plan an entire event, to creating marketing materials, locating venues and vendors, and assisting in planning off-site activities, these CVBs and Chambers of Commerce will lead you in the right direction to ensure that your event goes off without a hitch.

Denver Area

World-famous as “the mile high city,” when you Visit Denver, you’ll discover they go the extra mile for you. That means the Colorado Convention Center with 584,000 sq. ft. exhibit space on one level, 1000 parking spaces and more than 8,400 hotel rooms within walking distance. That means a rich cultural environment, gourmet dining experiences, numerous historical attractions and eight professional sports teams. Now that’s going above and beyond!

Front Range

Not to be outdone, the Boulder CVB easily competes. Known as a center for innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit, it’s located just 35 minutes from Denver and offers over 2000 guest rooms with on-site banquet facilities. In their down time, guests can tour the nearby Celestial Seasonings plant, take in a show at the historic Boulder Theater, or take a scenic drive up Canyon Boulevard and take in beautiful Boulder Falls.

South Central | Southwest | Southeast

Meander down south, and the pros at Colorado Springs CVB will welcome you with helpful meeting planning services, 14,000 rooms citywide, 400,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space, and convenient access via the Colorado Springs Airport or the Denver International Airport, a quick 70 miles to the north. 

To the southwest, you’ll find the Durango Area Tourism Office, where more than 2,000 hotel and motel rooms, over 1,000 specialty lodging rooms, and a combined 55,000 sq. ft. of indoor multi-use meeting and event space await you. Gorgeous vistas of the Rocky Mountains make this an ideal destination in any season.

Wander to the southeast, and you’ll be inspired by the good folks at Pueblo CVB, who’ll tell you they’ve been a cultural hotspot since the 1800s. With galleries, restaurants, shops and an eclectic culture, Pueblo has long attracted artists, writers and innovative thinkers.

Northwest

Head “up north” in Colorado and you’ll discover the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains with its scenic vistas, forests and recreational activities like nowhere else. Just consult with the Aspen Chamber Resort Association. They’ll tell you about the possibilities for your event in a charming mountain getaway that attracts not only sports and cultural enthusiasts, but also the top businesses in the world for conferences, annual meetings and retreats. What’s more, Aspen is a leader in environmental awareness with seventy-five percent of the town's electricity comes from renewable sources.

At the same time, the good folks at Go Breck are certain your meeting or event will take on new meaning in the charming town of Breckenridge. With world-class skiing, golf, historic venues, unparalleled service and hospitality, your guests may never want to leave.

Nestled among the grandeur and healing spaces of hot springs, the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association will remind you that visitors have been coming to their little slice of paradise from more than 125 years. Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains and located along the banks of the Colorado River, Glenwood Springs is naturally beautiful and its environment would serve your group well as a source of inspiration.

Muses are not hard to find here, especially if you surround your group with the majestic beauty of the Colorado National Monument when you Grand Junction VCB. With more than 2,800 hotel rooms, the city offers superb lodging, from the quaint and cozy to downright lavish, along with a diverse mix of outdoor activities, scenic drives, wine tasting and more to explore.

Visit Vail Valley and discover warmth and hospitality, along with mountain activities, hiking, mountain biking, fly-fishing and more. Plus, Vail & Beaver Creek are home to many lodging properties, and include the unique ability to “rent a village” by affording large groups the opportunity to stay at multiple properties closely situated to one another.

But no matter where you travel throughout Colorado, you’ll find CVBs are there to help you take your meeting or event into the winner’s circle.

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