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Colorado saw record-high tourism spending last year, but challenges could curb the trend in 2026

Headline from Summit Daily

Colorado’s tourism industry set a new record in traveler spending for 2025, thanks in part to increased visitation to Denver and western mountain towns. However, economic and environmental challenges emerging in 2026 could spell challenges...

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8 articles, oldest first.

  1. Denver Gazette

    Tourism gave Colorado a $29B economic boost in 2025 (opens Denver Gazette)

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    Denver Gazette's feed description

    Colorado saw tourism bring in a record $29.2 billion for the state in 2025 but tourism is slowing, according to a new report. Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Tourism Office on Tuesday released its annual report put together by travel consulting agencies Dean Runyan Associates and Longwoods Interna…

  2. Summit Daily

    Colorado saw record-high tourism spending last year, but challenges could curb the trend in 2026 (opens Summit Daily)

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    Summit Daily's feed description

    Colorado’s tourism industry set a new record in traveler spending for 2025, thanks in part to increased visitation to Denver and western mountain towns. However, economic and environmental challenges emerging in 2026 could spell challenges...

  3. The Colorado Sun

    Colorado sees another record year for tourism, despite slowing growth in spending and visitation (opens The Colorado Sun)

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    The Colorado Sun's feed description

    Two years of slight growth are a warning call the state’s $29.2 billion tourism economy is losing steam.

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