Go to the mobile version of this Web site.

Login | Contact Us | Site Map | Paid archives | Alerts | Electronic edition | Advertise | Subscribe to the paper | Today's Extras

Breaking News:

Subscribe

Skiing & Tourism

Black Hawk voters back higher stakes

January 14, 2009

A tiny group of residents in the casino town of Black Hawk has decided to raise the stakes.

Black Hawk votes to expand casino stakes

January 13, 2009

A tiny group of residents in the casino town of Black Hawk has decided to raise the stakes.

State spending on tourism a hot potato for lawmakers

January 12, 2009

Tourism generates nearly $10 billion annually for Colorado, and for every dollar the state spends promoting itself, it receives $6 to $13 in return, studies have shown.

Vail Resorts feels effects of slump in economy

January 9, 2009

Piles of fresh snow couldn't hide the fact that the sour economy is taking its toll on Colorado's largest ski resort operator.

Resort visits strong, ski group reports

January 6, 2009

The National Ski Areas Association reported that visits to resorts generally remain strong despite a struggling economy.

Heavy snowfall brings out skiers

December 26, 2008

A white Christmas in the mountains has been a boon to the state's ski areas, giving them a much-needed holiday boost during an economic slide.

Hit the slopes on Ski Channel

December 25, 2008

Economy got you down? Shrunken portfolio keeping you from splurging on that luxe ski getaway? The Ski Channel debuts Christmas Day, several months later than the video on-demand channel’s founder initially predicted yet still in time to catch skiers and snowboarders longing to take advantage of fresh snowstorms— but who maybe stuck at home instead.

Vail won't raise multiday lift ticket prices

December 19, 2008

In a concession to the economy, Vail Resorts Inc. says it's holding its prices steady for multiday lift tickets at its five ski resorts.

Vail trims advance multi-day ticket prices

December 19, 2008

Vail Resorts has cut its multi-day lift ticket prices to last year's levels at all of its ski areas.

Gambling towns up the ante

Gambling towns up the ante

December 17, 2008

Excitement over the idea of looser gambling restrictions in Cripple Creek after 17 years of limited stakes has given way to anxiety about the economy.

Deals on lift tickets, lodging being offered

Deals on lift tickets, lodging being offered

December 12, 2008

Affordable Aspen? Bargains in Beaver Creek? Crested Butte on the cheap? Colorado ski towns have resorted to the unthinkable this year: holiday discounts and freebies on everything from lodging to lift tickets. Above, Elijah Teter rides the half pipe during the U.S. Snowboarding Grand Prix at Copper Mountain Ski Resort.

Four city leaders to be inducted into Tourism Hall of Fame

December 12, 2008

Denver will induct four leaders next year into its Tourism Hall of Fame.

Vail Resorts' first quarter hurt by lag in room bookings

December 10, 2008

Vail Resorts Inc. reported a wider loss in its fiscal first quarter, with executives warning that weak early-season bookings at its ski resorts could dampen results in the months ahead.

Vail Resorts cuts 50 jobs, suspends raises

December 6, 2008

Vail Resorts Inc. said it will lay off 50 workers and suspend raises and some benefits for many of the people it employs year- round.

Bad economy can't top snow

Bad economy can't top snow

December 2, 2008

At the Norway Haus gear shop in Breckenridge, out-of-town visitors from as far away as Europe celebrated a welcome dumping of snow by outfitting their entire families with new skis and outerwear over Thanksgiving weekend.

« newer stories |

Latest AP business Headlines


Stock Indexes


Investing

Media Player

Please download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player, or enable JavaScript for your browser to view the video player.

News Tip

Know about something we should be reporting? Tell us about it.

Sponsored links



Reprints