Press Release - Sept 7, 2007
OFFICE OF GOV. BILL RITTER, JR.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRIDAY, SEPT. 7, 2007
CONTACT: Evan Dreyer, 720.350.8370
GOVERNOR 'TALKS COLORADO' AT TOURISM NEWS CONFERENCE TODAY
Gov. Bill Ritter today will kick off a weeklong tourism promotion aimed at encouraging residents to spend their next vacation exploring the many wonders of Colorado instead of traveling out-of-state or even abroad.
At a 1:30 p.m. news conference today on the West Steps of the Capitol, the Governor will proclaim Sept. 10-14 "Let's Talk Colorado Week." The stay-at-home tourism campaign will include a sweepstakes to win two tickets on the AAA Grand Junction Wine Train, and an informational gift bag for the first 3,000 people who visit one of AAA Colorado's 14 statewide offices.
Additionally, AAA Colorado has released a 10-question quiz, "How well do you know Colorado?" that will challenge even the most well-traveled Coloradans. The questions are available at www.aaa.com/coloradoand additional information about the tourism campaign is available at www.letstalkcolorado.com. The Governor will read a few of the quiz questions and answers at today's news conference.
WHAT: News conference kicking off "Let's Talk Colorado Week" with Gov. Ritter lawmakers and state tourism officials.
WHEN: 1:30 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 7)
WHERE: West Steps, State Capitol