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July
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We often hear complaints about the negative impacts of tourism, such as overcrowding, traffic, and damage to outdoor areas. However, we recognize the significant benefits tourism brings at local, national, and global levels. Promoting destinations boosts community vitality by attracting visitors and enhancing the quality of life for residents. In honor of National Travel and Tourism Week, we're highlighting five surprising impacts of tourism you might not know about.
  • Stimulates Economic Growth - In 2022, the Pikes Peak Region attracted 24 million visitors, who spent a total of $2.8 billion. Overnight visitors typically stay in hotels and rent cars, contributing to our local Lodgers and Automobile Rental Tax (LART). Revenue from LART is reinvested into the communit...

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July
3

Get ready to light up your Fourth of July with the best fireworks displays in Colorado Springs! From scenic parks to vibrant festivals, discover where you can celebr...

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June
26

Manitou Springs, Colorado was considered sacred by the Cheyenne Mountain Ute, and Arapaho tribes who settled at the base of Pikes Peak. The natural mineral sprin...

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May
22

Memorial Day honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and is the unofficial start of summer. Wondering what to do on Memorial Day weekend in

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May
8

Get ready to turn up the heat this summer in Colorado Springs because the music scene is about to explode! From iconic outdoor amphitheaters to int...

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