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

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.

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National8 articles from 8 sources across the spectrum· Updated 59d ago

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The Colorado SunLean Left· 61d ago

Colorado sees another record year for tourism, despite slowing growth in spending and visitation

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Ran by 6 outlets· Summit Daily, Skyhi News, +4 more
Summit DailyCenter· 59d ago

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

Skyhi NewsCenter· 60d ago

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

Steamboat Pilot & TodayCenter· 61d ago

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

Vail DailyCenter· 61d ago

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

Post IndependentCenter· 61d ago

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

Aspen TimesCenter· 61d ago

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

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Denver GazetteLean Right· 63d ago

Tourism gave Colorado a $29B economic boost in 2025

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