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Steamboat Springs Fort Collins Estes Loveland Park Greeley Longmont Northeast FRONT RANGE REGION: Northwest Granby Boulder Front Visit www.destinationcolorado.com for more information Winter Park Range BLACK HAWK, BOULDER, ESTES Beaver Black Hawk on all of our members. Keystone PARK, FORT COLLINS, GREELEY, Creek Vail Golden Aurora Palisade Snowmass Breckenridge Denver Colorado is a paradise for meeting planners and incentive buyers, combining the most magnificent natural beauty LONGMONT, LOVELAND Copper Mtn Grand Aspen Denver in the world with first-class accommodations, state-of-the-art meeting space and convenient access. We have North of Denver, this region combines some Junction of Colorado’s finest college communities with Colorado organized our 2017 Meeting Planner Guide into state regions, beginning with our Front Range just north of Denver Gateway Crested Butte Springs some of its most spectacular scenery. Boulder, Pueblo and ending with information on transportation in the state. We have included a map illustrating each of our Fort Collins and Greeley, home to the state’s regions and a brief descriptor of some of the features they represent. Rest assured, no matter where you plan finest public universities, also offer charming South Southwest Central your meeting in Colorado, all of our members can provide you with the type of quality meeting services you communities with an abundance of meeting space, dining, accommodations and activities. Telluride Southeast have grown to expect. Estes Park is situated in one of the state’s most spectacular backdrops, Rocky Mountain National Colorado is located in the western half of the United States and is easily accessible from both coasts. Denver Park, while Loveland is considered the Gateway International Airport (DEN), one of the world’s most sophisticated and efficient airports, is your gateway to both to the Park. Longmont, Colorado offers the perfect blend of small-town charm, cultural experiences, and the beauty of Denver and its surrounding communities and resorts. In addition to Denver, many of our other meeting locations the Rocky Mountains. Black Hawk is Colorado’s gaming powerhouse with resort offerings. can be accessed through regional airports and direct flights from locations across the nation. DENVER REGION: AURORA, DENVER, GOLDEN Destination Colorado is a statewide association of more than 120 companies targeting meeting planners and With the sixth busiest airport in the nation, beautiful baseball and football stadiums, major new hotel development and incentive buyers. Our members include destination marketing organizations, lodging properties, resorts, conference a convenient Light Rail system, Denver is a great place to meet. The Colorado Convention Center offers 584,000 sq. ft. of contiguous exhibit space. Denver also boasts a thriving downtown core full of restaurants, shopping, galleries and centers, destination management companies, activity companies, ground transportation companies and more. additional meeting space. Also, the southeast and northern suburbs offer additional shopping and resort opportunities. This Guide includes a listing of all of our members. Use it as a reference to begin your plans for booking your Just minutes from Denver, historic Golden is home to Molson Coors Brewery Company, the prestigious Colorado School next meeting in Colorado. Visit our website at www.destinationcolorado.com to see details on all of our regional of Mines and one hour from world-class skiing. Aurora features a variety of event centers, a fairgrounds facility and a massive sports park. Located just minutes from DIA, Aurora properties offer free airport shuttles and free parking. destinations and members, and to submit RFP’s. Make sure to bookmark the site as your statewide resource for exploring everything that Colorado has to offer. NORTHWEST REGION: ASPEN/SNOWMASS, BRECKENRIDGE, COPPER MOUNTAIN, KEYSTONE, GATEWAY, GRAND JUNCTION/PALISADE, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CONTENTS FRONT RANGE 4 VAIL/BEAVER CREEK, WINTER PARK/GRANBY Black Hawk, Boulder, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Greeley, Longmont, Loveland Colorado’s northwest region offers meeting planners an abundance of variety and meeting choices, including many of our world-renowned mountain resorts. The mountain resorts of Breckenridge/Copper Mountain/Keystone, Vail/Beaver DENVER 7 Creek, Aspen/Snowmass, Granby/Winter Park and Steamboat Springs offer Colorado at its finest, both summer and Aurora, Denver, Golden winter! Activities include golf, fly-fishing, sports entertainment, cultural performances and, of course, world-class skiing. NORTHWEST - SUMMIT COUNTY 11 Gateway Canyons is an award-winning destination located in the secluded Unaweep Canyon of Western Colorado and has stunning landscape views of sculptured rock. Grand Junction, on the western slope, is renowned for its vineyards Breckenridge, Copper Mountain, Keystone and the breathtaking Colorado National Monument and Palisade is famous for wine and peaches. NORTHWEST - VAIL VALLEY 13 Beaver Creek, Vail SOUTH CENTRAL REGION: COLORADO SPRINGS, PUEBLO Nestled under the eminent heights of Pikes Peak, Colorado Springs thrives on culture, with its own symphony and NORTHWEST 17 performing arts center, as well as nearly 50 area attractions ranging from the U.S. Olympic Training Center and the Air Aspen, Snowmass Force Academy to the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. One of the nation’s most fabulous city parks, Garden of the SOUTH CENTRAL 20 Gods, is just a stone’s throw away. A beautiful river walk graces the historic Union Avenue district in Pueblo. Pueblo is located at the confluence of the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek 100 miles south of Denver and hosts a variety of Colorado Springs, Pueblo special events throughout the year including the Colorado State Fair, the annual Chili Festival which celebrates the local NORTHWEST 22 world-famous Mira Sol chiles grown in the region, the Ghost Walk, movies in the park, Novias de Mexico, and more. Granby, Steamboat Springs, Winter Park SOUTHWEST REGION: CRESTED BUTTE, TELLURIDE NORTHWEST 24 Southwest Colorado’s beauty amazes the most traveled visitor with craggy mountain peaks jutting between grassy Gateway, Grand Junction, Palisade meadows and rolling rivers and streams. Telluride combines stunning physical beauty with high culture, making it an SOUTHWEST 25 attractive retreat for corporate meetings and events. The town of Crested Butte is a National Registered Historic District and a turn-of-the-century historic mining town. Crested Butte has “a small town feel” but also offers fabulous dining, Crested Butte, Telluride shopping and cultural opportunities. Destination Management Companies 26 Group Activities/Service Providers 28 Group Transportation 30 COVER PHOTO CREDITS: Snowmass Club Golf Course Courtesy of Snowmass Tourism and Jeremy Swanson Photography, Beaver Creek Gondola Photo Credit Jack Affleck. All other images Shutterstock. 2 destinationcolorado.com destinationcolorado.com 3 FRONT RANGE FRONT RANGE BLACK HAWK, BOULDER, ESTES PARK, FORT COLLINS, GREELEY, LONGMONT, LOVELAND BLACK HAWK, BOULDER, ESTES PARK, FORT COLLINS, GREELEY, LONGMONT, LOVELAND

AMERISTAR CASINO RESORT SPA MILLENNIUM HARVEST HOUSE BOULDER 111 Richman St., Black Hawk, CO 80422 1345 28th St., Boulder, CO 80302 Phone: 720-275-0225 E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 303-998-3838 www.ameristar.com/black-hawk Contact: Rebecca Sosa E-Mail: [email protected] Located in the Rocky Mountains 40 miles west of Denver, Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk offers a AAA Four www.MillenniumHotels.com Diamond meeting experience. This acclaimed destination features 15,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor and outdoor event Contact: Group Sales space, including a 5,000 sq. ft. ballroom. With 536 well-appointed guestrooms including 64 luxurious suites, a rooftop Located in the heart of Boulder amid 16 beautiful pool, full-service luxury day spa, fitness center and five dining and entertainment venues, meetings become immersive acres, Millennium Harvest House Boulder offers perfect retreats where inspiration awaits at every turn. Leave everything to our dedicated team of professionals, and raise your access to the University of Colorado, dining hot spots, meetings to a new elevation at Ameristar Black Hawk. characteristic attractions and miles of scenic Colorado paths for hiking and biking. Newly transformed Superior BOULDER CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU and Deluxe hotel guestrooms and suites showcase 2440 Pearl St., Boulder, CO 80302 modern styling with an inviting western flair, many with Phone: 303-938-2071 stunning views of the nearby Rocky Mountain foothills. With 18,000 sq. ft. of meeting facilities and banquet E-Mail: [email protected] Boulder by Denise Chambers www.bouldercoloradousa.com space, as well as an outdoor pavilion, Millennium Harvest Contact: Andrew Heidt, CMP House Boulder is an ideal venue for events and weddings of all sizes. Tucked into the foothills of the Rockies, Boulder is just 45 minutes from

Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau Boulder Convention and Denver International Airport. It’s a city of outdoor lovers, a hotbed for tech ROCKY MOUNTAIN PARK INN startups, and an energizing spot for meetings. Attendees love the views, 101 S. Vrain Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517 historic Pearl Street and dining in “America’s Foodiest Town.” Phone: 970-586-3776 E-Mail: [email protected] www.rockymountainparkinn.com Contact: Rebecca Pena CU CONFERENCE SERVICES Inspired by the natural beauty surrounding Estes Park, Rocky Mountain Park Inn blends the casual style of the Rocky 3300 Baseline Rd., Boulder, CO 80309 Mountains with the comfort of a friendly Colorado mountain getaway. The hotel’s convenient location is a short half mile Phone: 303-492-5151 E-Mail: [email protected] walk to the shops of downtown Estes and the heart of this charming, mountain town. An easy four mile drive delivers www.cucs.colorado.edu Contact: Lauren Clark you to the gateway of Rocky Mountain National Park. We offer 150 guestrooms, including suites, an on-site restaurant CU Conference Services plans multiday events for groups looking to utilize the University’s distinct meeting spaces and and bar, a huge indoor pool and a fitness center. We adjoin the Estes Park Conference Center and offer 9,000 sq. ft. of award winning services. As an ACCED-I Certified “one-stop shop”, we simplify the process of event planning for clients. versatile meeting space with full-service conference services overseeing every detail. Whether you’re a professional meeting planner, on-campus partner or a volunteer for your association, let us help you navigate through all logistics. We provide professional comprehensive conference management for groups of all sizes both ST JULIEN HOTEL & SPA on and off campus. We welcome groups that will benefit from and contribute to CU’s strengths in Academics, Athletics 900 Walnut St., Boulder, CO 80302 and STEM. Be Here. Be Together. Be Inspired. Be Boulder. Phone: 720-406-7389 E-Mail: [email protected] www.stjulien.com Contact: Jennifer Rayment A distinguished member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts LVX Collection, a AAA Four-Diamond Property and a Forbes Travel ESTES PARK EVENTS COMPLEX Guide Four-Star Hotel, St Julien Hotel & Spa offers guests a combination of world-class accommodations and service 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, CO 80517 melded with Boulder’s relaxed yet sophisticated style of hospitality. The hotel features 201 guest rooms, the 10,000-sq. Phone: 970-577-3956 E-Mail: [email protected] ft. Spa at St Julien and fitness facility, and more than 16,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space—all www.estesparkeventscomplex.com Contact: Karen Lynch with beautiful views of the Rocky Mountains. Committed to reducing its impact on the environment, St Julien’s in house The Estes Park Events Complex consists of two full-service event buildings; the Estes Park Green Team sets and achieves various environmental goals, including minimizing overall waste and utilizing eco-friendly Event Center and The Pavilion. The Event Center offers 28,000 sq. ft. of multi-purpose products and practices. St Julien is home to Jill’s Restaurant, boasting contemporary French and American cuisines, the event space, along with two 1,000 sq. ft. upscale meeting rooms on the second level T-Zero Martini Bar, and Saturday Afternoon Tea, the hotel’s fresh take on this classic tradition. Located just 45 minutes that offer VIP views overlooking your event. The adjacent Pavilion is just steps away northwest of Denver, Boulder is consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in the country, and is famed for its and offers 19,000 sq. ft. of versatile event space to compliment the Event Center. This natural beauty, welcoming atmosphere, proximity to the Rocky Mountains and more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Complex is ideal for Car Shows, Trade Shows, Conferences, Associations, Expos, and Elk Fest Dancer Indoor Sporting Events. Conveniently located at Stanley Park, Estes Park is easily accessible year-round. VISIT FORT COLLINS 19 Old Town Square, Suite 137, HOTEL BOULDERADO Fort Collins, CO 80524 2115 13th St., Boulder, CO 80302 Phone: 800-274-3678 Phone: 303-440-2880 E-Mail: [email protected] www.boulderado.com Contact: Cindy Hart E-Mail: [email protected] Located in the hub of downtown Boulder, Colorado, Hotel Boulderado’s vibrant exterior stands out against the stunning www.ftcollins.com Rocky Mountain foothills. The 1909 mosaic tiled floor, the original Otis elevator, the 5-story cantilevered Cherrywood Contact: Erik Barstow staircase and the lobby’s stained glass ceiling captivate visitors. 160 guestrooms and suites provide the ambiance of a Fort Collins, at the foothills of the Rockies and historic boutique hotel as well as the comfort of modern amenities. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, plush robes just 45 miles north of Denver, is a refreshing meeting alternative. Diverse facilities, Colorado’s

and organic toiletries, access to a 24-hour business center and valet parking. In addition to beautifully adorned common Collins by Richard Haro Fort Fountain Town Old areas and guestrooms, Hotel Boulderado has over 10,000 sq. ft. of dynamic and customizable full-service event space - Brewery Capital, Old Town, Cache La Poudre including a newly remodeled Event Center. Hotel Boulderado can accommodate any meeting or event from 300 person Canyon, shopping and dining abound! Let us conferences to intimate gatherings. On-site dining options include local farm fresh selections from Spruce Farm & Fish, help you craft your Fort Collins meeting! casual American fare at The Corner Bar, and specialty cocktails at License No. 1, a 1920’s inspired speakeasy style bar. 4 destinationcolorado.com destinationcolorado.com 5 FRONT RANGE DENVER BLACK HAWK, BOULDER, ESTES PARK, FORT COLLINS, GREELEY, LONGMONT, LOVELAND AURORA, DENVER, GOLDEN

AEG LIVE – CONCERT VENUE RENTALS VISIT GREELEY 930 W. 7th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204 902 7th Ave., Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: 720-931-8713 E-Mail: [email protected] www.aeglivespecialevents.com Phone: 970-352-3567 E-Mail: [email protected] Contact: Jennifer Robinson www.visitgreeley.org Contact: Amy Dugan AEG Live is one of North America’s largest concert promoters and venue owners. You can now host your events in an Greeley is a community of 100,000 located 50 miles north of Denver, iconic concert venue, arena or amphitheater. Turn your event into an experience! Venues include: 1stBank Center, Fiddler’s 50 miles east of Rocky Mountain National Park and 50 miles south of Green Amphitheater, The Ogden, The Gothic and The Bluebird theaters. Contact us for a tour! Cheyenne. Our reputation of “surprise and delight” is made clear in our friendly welcome, bend-over-backward customer service and first-rate CHERRY CREEK SHOPPING CENTER facilities ranging from college campus venues to a 145-acre multi-use 3000 East First Ave., Denver, CO 80206 events complex. It is a logical choice for conferences, special events and Greeley Stampede, City of Greeley Phone: 303-388-3900 E-Mail: [email protected] www.shopcherrycreek.com Contact: Pat Lee group activities. With your expertise and our knowledge of all that Greeley has to offer, let’s plan your next meeting! We offer more than 160 World Class Shopping stores and restaurants including Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Coach, Burberry, Macy’s, bebe, Apple, Louis Vuitton, H&M and Nordstrom, 40 which are unique to the region. Special shopping VISIT LONGMONT and restaurant discounts are available for convention and group attendees. Cherry Creek Shopping Center is Denver’s 512 4th Ave., #103, Longmont, CO 80501 premier tourist attraction and is located five minutes from downtown Denver. Phone: 303-776-9011 E-Mail: [email protected] www.visitlongmont.org Contact: Erin Helzer CHURCH RANCH EVENT CENTER Longmont is a perfect blend of small-town charm, cultural experiences 10200 Wadsworth Blvd. and Rocky Mountain beauty. We offer unique shops, 165+ restaurants, Westminster, CO 80021 11 craft breweries, five distilleries, a cidery, art galleries, a cultural Phone: 303-404-3777 museum, outdoor activities, our Downtown Certified Creative District E-Mail: [email protected] and we are home of the Boulder County Fair. Just 35 minutes from www.churchrancheventcenter.com Denver and 45 minutes from DIA, Longmont is an excellent choice for Contact: Eric Gardner your next meeting or event. Come craft your next adventure with us! Church Ranch Event Center is an oasis in the city with a mountain feel. We are the unique premier Longmont Bikeshare by Blake Hendricks venue for a variety of events such as corporate VISIT LOVELAND meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions, social events, celebration of life, holiday parties, 500 E. Third St., Suite 300, Loveland, CO 80537 weddings and more. The venue offers a 7,500 sq. Phone: 970-962-2626 ft. Grand Hall Room, a Harvest Room for smaller E-Mail: [email protected] occasions and a spacious outdoor courtyard. With a www.visitlovelandco.com Contact: Cindy Mackin full-service bar, in house catering, free Wi-Fi, a stage Plan your next meeting in the heart of Culture and Hospitality… and an audio visual system, we offer everything you Loveland, CO. Anchored by the world’s No. 2 Embassy Suites need for your next event. Church Ranch Event Center and the sprawling Ranch Events Complex, Loveland is centrally is located in the heart of Metro Denver. Denver Art Museum Credit Stevie Crecelius located and easily accessible. A variety of meeting options and over 400,000 sq. ft. of event space are only 45 minutes from CU SOUTH DENVER Denver International Airport, five minutes from the Loveland/Fort 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker, CO 80134 Collins Airport and right off I-25. Enhance your stay by adding Phone: 303-315-9434 E-Mail: [email protected] adventure and fun to your group events. Hit the trails, embrace art Lagoon, Loveland by John Giroux www.southdenver.cu.edu/events Contact: Maria Rainsdon and culture, take a brewery tour or shop ‘til you drop in northern Conveniently located near Park Meadows Mall, one mile east of I-25 along Lincoln Avenue, CU South Denver offers Colorado’s shopping hub. amazing rental space for your next event. Ranging from the 8,400 square-foot Great Hall to our state-of-the-art classrooms, we are the ideal space for conferences requiring breakout sessions or stand-alone meetings in the south YMCA OF THE ROCKIES – ESTES PARK CENTER metro area. Inclusive offerings range from in-house catering and cocktails to audio visual, decor and more. Indoor and Estes Park, CO 80511 outdoor spaces accommodate Phone: 800-777-9622 E-Mail: [email protected] events of all sizes—from intimate www.coloradoconferencecenters.com Contact: Rene Goodman engagements to festivals. Work Fun, affordable, unforgettable! A wholesome year-round conference and family resort in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. with our full-service event staff Breathtaking views, wildlife, recreation and programs. Serves Estes Park courtesy of YMCA of the Rockies and world-class culinary team to groups up to 2,500 for retreats, conferences, education, reunions create your unique event in this and more! Conference dining, meeting facilities, auditorium with spectacular venue. stepped seating/stage and golf nearby. More than 58 meeting spaces available. Three LEED-certified lodges with rooms, retreat cabins and a conference center with seating for 1,300. Surrounded on three sides by Rocky Mountain National Park, this is the place where nature inspires. Denver 6 destinationcolorado.com destinationcolorado.com 7 DENVER DENVER AURORA, DENVER, GOLDEN AURORA, DENVER, GOLDEN

DENVER MARRIOTT OMNI INTERLOCKEN RESORT TECH CENTER 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield, CO 80021 4900 South Syracuse Street Phone: 303-464-3240 E-Mail: [email protected] Denver, CO 80237 www.omniinterlocken.com Contact: Vicky Haberkorn Phone: 303-779-1100 The Omni Interlocken Resort and Spa offers 390 luxury guestrooms and suites, E-Mail: [email protected] 40,000 sq. ft. of function space including two ballrooms, ten meeting rooms, a 4,750 www.Marriott.com/DENTC sq. ft. outdoor pavilion, 27 holes of championship golf, full-service Mokara Spa, Contact: Carol Hooker complimentary fitness center, two outdoor pools and five restaurants. Adjacent to the Experience the Denver Marriott Tech Center Omni Interlocken is Flatiron Crossing, boasting a wide variety of world-class shopping, hotel, offering unrivaled meeting space, dining and entertainment options. Only 30 minutes from DIA via the Northwest business friendly amenities and outstanding Parkway. service. We are located in the Tech Center which is very convenient to Downtown PALM RESTAURANT Denver and Park Meadows Mall and located 1672 Lawrence St., Denver, CO 80202

Denver Union Station Credit Scott Dressell-Martin around a variety of restaurants, shops and Phone: 303-825-1810 E-Mail: [email protected] Longs Peak by C Nathan Pulley Photography entertainment. Our spacious renovated www.thepalm.com/Denver Contact: Jennefer Weeks guestrooms feature plush new bedding, 49 inch flat screen televisions, wired/wireless high-speed Internet access and At The Palm, your guests will enjoy top-notch fare and hospitality while dining in a warm and inviting family owned a full-size work desk. Our Tech Center hotel offers many on-site amenities including a fully equipped brand new fitness restaurant with service that is personal, attentive, lively and memorable. The Palm is known for aged USDA Prime Steaks, center. With over 50,000 sq. ft. of flexible function space we are a perfect location for your next conference. jumbo Nova Scotia lobsters and Italian entrees. We are the classic American steak house, offering three private dining spaces for 10-110 guests. You can also lease the restaurant at our full capacity of 250 guests. We host events of all HOTEL MONACO DENVER types, including business lunches and dinners, birthday parties, anniversaries, rehearsal dinners, weddings and cocktail 1717 Champa St., Denver, CO 80202 receptions. Phone: 303-296-1717 E-Mail: [email protected] www.monaco-denver.com Contact: Knud Svendsen THE RITZ-CARLTON, DENVER In our newly redesigned, 189-room hotel, you’ll be at the pulse of the city’s best attractions including exciting games at 1881 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80202 Coors Field and Sports Authority Field, alluring nightlife in LoDo and business meetings at the Convention Center. You’ll Phone: 303-312-3817 E-Mail: [email protected] also find plenty of enticements inside our doors. We have renovated flexible meeting space, an on-site spa, and Panzano – www.ritzcarlton.com Contact: Brittany Benson an award-winning Italian restaurant with flavors so seductive you’ll wish they would follow you home. Located in the heart of downtown, the AAA Five-Diamond hotel, The Ritz-Carlton, Denver, offers 202 spacious guestrooms, including 47 luxurious suites and 32 Club Level rooms. The hotel boasts 13,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, INVERNESS HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER including a 6,200 sq. ft. ballroom, a junior ballroom and an outdoor terrace, ideal for groups that range from 10 to 200. 200 Inverness Dr. West, Englewood, CO 80112 All hotel guests enjoy complimentary access to two gym options, including the brand new fitness center and TruFit Fitness Phone: 303-397-7100 E-Mail: [email protected] Club. The property also includes the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Spa, The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver and the hotel’s www.invernesshotel.com Contact: Chelsey Fretz signature restaurant, ELWAY’S Downtown. The Inverness Hotel and Conference Center is devoted to your success. In contrast with most hotels where meetings are just part of the mix, The Inverness was purposefully designed from its inception to provide the ultimate learning environment TABLE MOUNTAIN INN for attendees. You’ll discover and benefit from this unique environment at every turn. Ergonomically precise meeting rooms 1310 Washington Ave., Golden, CO 80401 flooded with natural Colorado sunshine. Creature comforts tailored to meeting goers. A comprehensive, cutting-edge Phone: 303-216-8020 E-Mail: [email protected] multimedia center. Customized meeting packages to maximize productivity and budget. Flexible meal times and breaks that www.tablemountaininn.com Contact: Ashley Schoneman follow attendees’ timetables, not ours. Accredited by the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC). The Table Mountain Inn is an independent Southwestern Boutique Hotel offering 74 guestrooms, an award-winning restaurant, 5,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space and offsite catering LONGMEADOW GAME RESORT AND EVENT CENTER services. Located in the heart of downtown Golden – within 15 minutes of downtown Denver 8604 County Road 6, Wiggins, CO 80654 and one hour from world-class skiing – the property is also within walking distance of Coors Phone: 970-483-8368 E-Mail: [email protected] Brewery, the Colorado School of Mines and all of the restaurants, boutique shops, diverse www.longmeadoweventcenter.com Contact: Heath Stencel outdoor activities, historical and cultural attractions that make Golden a unique & worthwhile A family owned lodge and hunting resort located just outside of Wiggins, Colorado located one hour East of Denver and place to visit! Whether you’re planning an intimate board meeting, a reception for 200, or 45 minutes from DIA. Londmeadow offers big city in a serene country setting. Our modern country resort is complete catering for 10,000, we can handle the details and look forward to the opportunity to serve you! with everything you need in one location: 4,000 sq. ft. ballroom, facility wide Wi-Fi, modern audiovisual equipment, Shopping Photo courtesy of Visit Golden conference rooms, outdoor event patios, two THE ART, A HOTEL full-service bars, hunters bar and game room, 1201 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203 outdoor bonfire and BBQ areas, overnight Phone: 303-572-8000 E-Mail: [email protected] www.thearthotel.com Contact: Ben Powers accommodations and RV Spots. We provide all “the ART, a hotel” is the newest luxury hotel located in the midst of a cultural oasis in downtown Denver. With the the standard event services you would expect Rocky Mountains serving as our canvas, the ART is infusing a new style into Denver’s hotel scene. Sitting at the apex of a major resort with laid-back, country flair. of the vibrant Golden Triangle museum district, the ART’s inspired vision merges breathtaking modern design with truly personalized service. Our passion is to craft unforgettable experiences; from productive business meetings to one-of-a- kind weddings, we take great pride in making your every event unique. Thanks to our experienced planning team, the ART

Daytime Convention Center Rendering is more than just a place. Our thoughtfully-appointed meeting rooms and contemporary event venues offer variety and style with a heARTful team that will elevate your event. Be treated like the VIP you are. 8 destinationcolorado.com destinationcolorado.com 9 DENVER NORTHWEST AURORA, DENVER, GOLDEN BRECKENRIDGE, COPPER MOUNTAIN, KEYSTONE SUMMIT COUNTY

UNIVERSITY OF DENVER – CONFERENCE AND EVENT SERVICES BEAVER RUN RESORT 1745 S. High St., Denver, CO 80210 620 Village Rd., Breckenridge, CO 80424 Phone: 303-871-4333 E-Mail: [email protected] www.events.du.edu Contact: Mary Kay Mauro Phone: 970-453-8780 E-Mail: [email protected] www.beaverrun.com Contact: Bruce Horii The University of Denver (DU) campus offers year-round meeting space, summer housing, dining options, a sports facility To gather in the mountains of Colorado is truly an inspiration for all. The fresh air, sunshine and charm of Breckenridge will and a state-of-the-art performing arts center. Amenities include: complimentary wireless internet access, innovative captivate any group. We go big for our guests with the most complete conference and resort amenities in Breckenridge. technology featuring Cisco TelePresence and video conferencing, event technology support, Light Rail access, ample Enjoy 40,000 sq. ft. of space for groups from 10 to 700, 27-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course, ski-in/ski-out location, parking and on-site catering. Summer lodging amenities include: air-conditioning, 24-hour front desk, laundry room and restaurants, the Spa at Beaver Run, catering from fun to formal, business center, audiovisual, heated pools and hot tubs. high speed Internet. Located eight miles southeast of downtown and approximately 40 minutes from DIA, DU provides a variety of distinct venues for meetings, conferences and special events. BRECKENRIDGE RESORT P.O. Box 8329, Breckenridge, CO 80424 VISIT AURORA Phone: 800-483-6141 E-Mail: [email protected] 2260 South Xanadu, Suite #200, Aurora, CO 80014 www.breckgroups.com Contact: Brandy Sawyer Phone: 720-484-8906 E-Mail: [email protected] DoubleTree by Hilton Breckenridge, One Ski Hill Place, The Village at Breckenridge, Mountain Thunder Lodge and Crystal www.visitaurora.com Contact: Justin Clark Peak, the official lodging properties of Breckenridge Resort. Enjoy a seamless group experience as we coordinate details Aurora, Colorado is a thriving, year-round destination that is the perfect and offer exclusive services for lodging, lift tickets, equipment rentals, transportation, summer activities and on mountain location for your meeting or event. Aurora is minutes from Denver dining. Offering slope-side and in-town locations, we are your Colorado mountain meetings choice. With over 33,000 sq. International Airport and a short drive from skiing, Rocky Mountain ft. of meeting space and 550 guestrooms in five distinctive properties, solutions come easy. Once the meeting adjourns, National Park, Pike’s Peak and much more. Visit Aurora represents Breckenridge’s array of year-round recreation, dining, activities and events will be a hit with your attendees. 50 hotel partners which, together, offer 9,400 guestrooms and over 950,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and convention space. Aurora also BRECKENRIDGE TOURISM OFFICE offers some unexpected surprises, including over 250 ethnic restaurants, 111 Ski Hill Rd., Breckenridge, CO 80424 the Aurora Sports Park with 27 full size multi-purpose fields and 12 Phone: 970-453-5068 E-Mail: [email protected] www.breckmeetings.com Contact: Donna Horii baseball/softball fields, the Colorado Freedom Memorial, pristine Bring the magic of the mountains to your meeting in Breckenridge, and get inspired in this 150-year-old quaint Victorian reservoirs and some of Colorado’s favorite festivals and events. Aurora is mountain town rich in history, charm and recreational activities! Located only 90 miles west of Denver with over 110,000 Southlands Shopping Center in Aurora close to everything but far from ordinary. sq. ft. of meeting space. From luxury slope-side accommodations, conference centers or large private homes, our experts

can help plan your meeting, conference or board retreat with one call. Breckenridge, Colorado — A real town. VISIT DENVER, THE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU Always has been! 1555 California St., Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202 Phone: 303-571-9429 E-Mail: [email protected] COPPER MOUNTAIN RESORT www.visitdenver.com/conventions Contact: Tim Litherland 0800 Copper Rd. VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau, has been helping meeting planners for more than 108 years and has Copper Mountain, CO 80443 won all major convention industry service awards for the past 24 years. Denver is served by the sixth busiest airport in the nation with more than 1,500 daily flights. In April 2016, a new commuter rail line opened which whisks visitors from Phone: 970-968-2318, x38809 the airport to downtown. In November 2015, Denver voters overwhelmingly approved a major expansion of the Colorado E-Mail: [email protected] Convention Center, which will make it the most high-tech, user-friendly meeting and event space in the nation. Denver’s www.coppermeetings.com lively, walkable downtown has 300 restaurants, a variety of renowned cultural facilities and will have more than 10,000 Contact: Carol Schmidt hotel rooms by the end of 2017. Copper’s unique alpine pedestrian Conference Village offers professional meeting facilities, THE WILD GAME ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE including the 16,000 sq. ft. Copper Conference 1204 Bergen Parkway, Evergreen, CO 80439 Center. There’s 50,000 sq. ft. of space in the Phone: 720-630-8888 E-Mail: [email protected] www.thewildgame.net Contact: CJ Lydon resort. The village walkways are lined with Encompassing more than 24,500 sq. ft., The Wild Game Entertainment Experience offers the quality, service and unique shops, restaurants and pubs, including hospitality of an upscale bar and restaurant serving high quality food and beverage throughout a variety of unique and the Incline Bar & Grill, CB Grille and Endo’s exciting spaces within the property. Multiple divisible venues feature fun, excitement and action packed entertainment Adrenaline Café. Just 90 minutes west of DIA, options including 8 lanes of bowling Copper offers world-class skiing, on-site golf course, health club, spa services and team and a 40-game sports, video and Copper Center Village, Tripp Fay reception arcade with multiple high- building programs, featuring the Woodward at definition screens for both viewing and Copper sports action training facility. presentations. The Wild Game also offers exclusive private event banquet HAMPTON INN & SUITES SILVERTHORNE and meeting space that can be reserved 177 Meraly Way, Silverthorne, CO 80498 for celebrations of all types and sizes. Phone: 970-340-4042 E-Mail: [email protected] www.silverthornesuites.hamptoninn.com Conveniently located off I-70, our hotel with 88 guestrooms and a 625 sq. ft. meeting room provides your group with access to four different resort areas within a 20 mile radius. Hop on the free shuttle offered by Summit County to Keystone, Breckenridge and Copper Mountain ski areas or explore the outdoors at the adjacent Blue River with fly fishing, rafting and hiking. Relax in our heated indoor pool and hot tub. Courtesy of Denver Arts & Venues, Credit Stevie Crecelius Venues, Arts & Courtesy of Denver

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KEYSTONE RESORT & BEAVER CREEK GROUP SALES AND SERVICES CONFERENCE CENTER 137 Benchmark Rd., Dept. B-23, Avon, CO 81620 0633 Tennis Club Rd. Phone: 970-754-5752 E-Mail: [email protected] Keystone, CO 80435 www.beavercreek.com Contact: Lindsay Johnson Phone: 800-362-3392 Beaver Creek is an award winning destination offering a huge variety of outdoor adventures and culinary delights E-Mail: [email protected] throughout the year. We strive for exceptional customer service within a luxurious resort setting and can provide venues www.keystoneconferences.com that encourage productive business meetings and conferences. With almost all of the lodging and venues within walking Contact: Raya Roll distance or a short in-village transit ride, Beaver Creek offers a wide variety of meeting spaces and specialty venues, Keystone Resort is the largest, most including the 11,000 sq. ft. Gerald R. Ford Hall, the stunning 530-seat Vilar Performing Arts Center and other great sophisticated year-round conference ballrooms, boardrooms, private mountain cabins and restaurant banquet rooms. There are many activities to select from destination in the Colorado Rocky our on-mountain portfolio including skiing, fly-fishing, golf and horseback riding, which can all be conveniently arranged Mountains. Offering 100,000 sq. through our group sales and services department. ft. of customizable meeting, exhibit and function space, more than 1000 BEAVER CREEK LODGE accommodation options and award- 26 Avondale Lane, Beaver Creek, CO 81620 winning dining options, Keystone is a true Keystone Golf by Jack Affleck Phone: 970-845-1738 meetings and event destination. Superb skiing and unlimited year-round recreation including a spa, two championship E-Mail: [email protected] golf courses and personalized team building activities makes this alpine destination unforgettable. Keystone’s sales and www.beavercreeklodge.net services team is ready to help you create your perfect event. Contact: Shawna Perales Beaver Creek Lodge, a Kessler Collection luxury- THE LODGE AT BRECKENRIDGE boutique resort, offers a refined place to meet, relax 112 Overlook Drive, Breckenridge, CO 80424 and rejuvenate. Located in the very heart of the Phone: 970-453-9300 E-Mail: [email protected] Beaver Creek Village, the all-suite resort features www.thelodegeatbreckenridge.com Contact: Group Sales 6,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor-outdoor meeting and Relish in the beauty of our award-winning views! The Lodge, Breckenridge’s only upscale boutique hotel, is a spectacular event space that is adorned with mountain chic décor location for your next event. Productivity is optimized in our beautiful ballroom, complete with an entire wall of windows and original works of art. Beaver Creek Lodge offers looking out onto the Rocky Mountains. Your guests will feel at home thanks to our gracious hospitality and warm, fresh an array of AAA four diamond amenities, intuitive guestrooms. We complete our package of amenities with guestrooms featuring balconies, fireplaces, suites, free shuttle and welcoming service, and an ideal location steps service, free parking and complimentary Wi-Fi. Our on-site Meridian Spa offers outdoor hot tubs and pampering spa away from the vibrant alpine-inspired Village offering treatments, and the Traverse Restaurant & Bar serves innovative fresh, local and seasonal culinary creations inspired by Beaver Creek by Vail Resorts mountain activities, entertainment, dining, art galleries Colorado’s natural beauty. Allow our experienced staff to welcome your group to The Lodge at Breckenridge. and much more. Continuously awarded as one of the “Top Hotels in Colorado”, Beaver Creek Lodge is truly an artful experience that furthers Kessler’s world class reputation. WYNDHAM VACATION RENTALS BRECKENRIDGE 505 S. Main Street, Breckenridge, CO 80424 BEAVER CREEK RESORT PROPERTIES Phone: 800-506-7614 E-Mail: [email protected] 137 Benchmark Rd., Avon, CO 81620 www.wvrbreckenridge.com Contact: Kelly Sanders Phone: 970-754-3615 E-Mail: [email protected] Wyndham Vacation Rentals has properties in Breckenridge, Colorado that are perfect for hosting the ultimate www.beavercreekresortproperties.com Contact: Olga Griffin ‘meeting in the mountains’. Offering abundant meeting space, state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment and first-class Luxurious and rustic. Exclusive yet inviting. Customizable but astoundingly accessible. Whether you’re looking for crème accommodations, Wyndham Vacation Rentals has properties that can accommodate a successful meeting, conference or de la crème accommodations, or an elegantly simple affair, Beaver Creek offers a one-of-kind experience for any type retreat. From Main Street Station with of meeting or event. Create your ideal custom meeting by planning around some time on the slopes in the winter, or its six meeting spaces, to the cozy set aside an afternoon for hiking in the summer. Enjoy comfortable surroundings at locations like The Pines Lodge or conference room at River Mountain the Osprey. With a high-end campus-style setting, attendees will have amenities within arm’s reach. This is truly where Lodge, to the variety of meeting mountain paradise meets high-end getaway. space at BlueSky Breckenridge, our properties can host groups of just DOUBLETREE BY HILTON VAIL about any size. Our properties feature 2211 North Frontage Road W, Vail, CO 81657 stunning mountain views...as well Phone: 970-476-2739 E-Mail: [email protected] as the perfect setting for productive www.dtvail.doubletreebyhilton.com Contact: Carol Hooker work sessions, team building, and The NEW DoubleTree by Hilton Vail is a stylish new hotel with a “Mountain Modern” design. Less than two miles from

easy networking! Riverwalk Center, Breckenridge Vail Ski Resort, we offer a free shuttle service to the mountain, making it easy for guests to enjoy the magnificent outdoor activities that the area has to offer. We offer standard guestrooms and suites with full kitchen and living areas. Our hotel features a lobby bar, market, two restaurants, ski and bike rentals, massage facilities, and an outdoor heated pool and hot tub. The property boasts all new modern function space for private events, as well as catering services. Our meeting space is made up of three unique rooms including a ballroom, small conference room, and an executive boardroom. With 116 guestrooms, and 2700 sq. ft. of function space, we can accommodate groups of 10 - 100.

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THE EVERGREEN LODGE AT VAIL THE RITZ-CARLTON, BACHELOR GULCH 250 South Frontage Rd., Vail, CO 81657 130 Daybreak Ridge, Avon, CO 81620 Phone: 800-284-8245 E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 970-343-1014 E-Mail: [email protected] www.evergreenvail.com Contact: Marina Egorov www.ritzcarlton.com/bachelorgulch Contact: Theresa Wheeler Evergreen Lodge at Vail, a year-round full-service resort hotel offering Nestled in the exclusive mountain enclave of Bachelor Gulch on Beaver Creek Mountain, the 190 room Ritz-Carlton affordable over-sized hotel rooms for the value conscious traveler, is an features 31,000 sq. ft. of function space, most of which boasts Rocky Mountain views from floor-to-ceiling windows. As excellent choice for enjoying fine hospitality in a cozy lodge atmosphere. the centerpiece of Beaver Creek’s “Village to Village” experience, guests can enjoy unparalleled ski-in/ski-out convenience, Located in Vail’s Town Centre on the free Town of Vail bus route, we are abundant summertime activities, delightful autumn aspen viewing; or simply relax in our Spa famous for its rock-lined within walking distance to Lionshead Village and a short shuttle ride to Grotto. Guests will enjoy our NEW signature restaurant, WYLD, whose name pays homage to the resort’s pristine location Vail Village. 128 guestrooms, conference meeting space, indoor hot tub, rooted in nature and on the “edge of wild”, bringing Colorado’s rich bounty to life. Consistent with our legacy, the Ladies outdoor heated pool, home of Altitude Bar & Grill, wireless Internet service and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton take great pride in providing genuine care, comfort, and only the finest personal and parking all make the Evergreen Lodge at Vail the perfect choice while service for our guests. staying in Vail. THE SEBASTIAN – VAIL FOUR SEASONS RESORT AND RESIDENCES VAIL 16 Vail Rd., Vail, CO 81657 One Vail Rd., Vail, CO 81657 Phone: 877-888-1540 E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 970-477-8683 E-Mail: [email protected] www.thesebastianvail.com Contact: Jean Alexander Jazz Fest in Vail by Jack Affleck www.fourseasons.com Contact: Angella Vallard The Sebastian – Vail, A Timbers Resort®, is Vail’s hippest boutique hotel located in the heart of Vail Village. At The High in the Colorado Rockies, Four Seasons presents a fresh interpretation of the grand alpine hotel. At the gateway to Sebastian, you’ll find everything is fresh and distinctive. We call it playful sophistication… you will call it fun. Defined Vail Village, you’re just a short stroll to abundant shops, restaurants and the dedicated ski concierge at Gondola One. by unparalleled service and luxury, The Sebastian has a unique approach to creating an ideal meeting environment. Vail’s vast skiable terrain offers variety for every member of your group, and summer brings dazzling outdoor adventure. With more than 8,500 sq. ft. of banquet and event space, The Sebastian accommodates weddings, reunions, corporate Discover effortless enjoyment as Four Seasons redefines this elevated all-season resort. Outside, Vail is an meetings, incentives and celebrations of all kinds. Combined with first-class facilities, recently renovated luxury adventure-filled wonderland perfect for corporate team building events; inside, elegant meeting spaces with accommodations, and an incomparable setting, The Sebastian is renowned for full-service assistance and five-star support

exemplary Four Seasons service. when planning and executing your event or meeting. Golf Club at Cordillera by Ben Dodd

HOTEL TALISA, VAIL SONNENALP HOTEL 1300 Westhaven Drive, Vail, CO 81657 20 Vail Rd., Vail, CO 81657 Phone: 800-781-1119 E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 800-654-8312 www.hoteltalisa.com Contact: John O’Donovan E-Mail: [email protected] Hotel Talisa, Vail’s newest luxury hotel, reopening after a multimillion-dollar renovation, offers the epitome of elevation with www.sonnenalp.com Contact: Patricia McNamara over 40,000 feet of meeting space accompanying 285 new guestrooms and suites with sophisticated décor, luxuriously “Timelessly Vail” through four generations of family appointed bathrooms and delightful turn down traditions – the perfect year-round setting for your next meeting or event. ownership, the Sonnenalp remains Vail’s most iconic Savor enchanting global cuisine and breathtaking views, an inventive après scene, blissful spa treatments, a premiere skiing hideaway. Consistently named among America’s top hotels and resorts, the Sonnenalp epitomizes the mix of alpine offering including an on-property ski lift, ski concierge, rentals and ticket office, and experiences for all ages inspired by our adventure and timeless European elegance that sets Vail apart. Nestled next to Gore Creek are four landmark restaurants, beloved mountainside setting and culture. All just a mere 5-minute drive from Vail Village. a full-service European spa, and 4,500 sq. ft. of meeting space to accommodate groups from five to 250. Deeply rooted in the community, it’s the warmth of the Sonnenalp’s staff, its relaxed charm and its unparalleled location that reveal the true PARK HYATT BEAVER CREEK RESORT AND SPA heart of this world-class destination. 50 W. Thomas Place, Beaver Creek, CO 81620 Phone: 970-827-6650 E-Mail: [email protected] TIVOLI LODGE www.parkhyattbeavercreek.com Contact: Sally Corcoran 386 Hanson Ranch Rd., Vail, CO 81657 Compelling spaces that offer opportunities for engagement, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa located in the heart Phone: 970-476-5615 E-Mail: [email protected] www.tivolilodge.com Contact: Lori Adis of Beaver Creek Village, is perfect for events with focused intent. Styled, yet functional and paired with unique food and Tivoli Lodge is the perfect executive retreat location in Vail catering to smaller executive retreats, groups and board beverage offerings, our venues offer varied meetings. We service only one executive team at a time to ensure that your attendees receive our undivided attention. floorplans designed to ensure a memorable and Nestled in the heart of Vail Village, the family-owned Tivoli Lodge is a limited service, luxury ski resort property known rare experience. Fully appointed guestrooms, for years for providing friendly and caring personal service. The entire property offers a small conference room, free high- park fireside suites and one-two bedroom luxury speed Wi-Fi, a fully equipped fitness room and two outdoor hot tubs with slope views, underground parking and ski & suites accommodate the most discerning tastes bike valet/storage. and the 30,000 sq. ft. Allegria Spa promises to bring relaxation and rejuvenation to guests of VAIL MARRIOTT MOUNTAIN RESORT any event. Allow our award-winning team to 715 W. Lionshead Circle, Vail, CO 81657 help create your next event. Phone: 970-476-4444 E-Mail: [email protected] www.vailmarriott.com Contact: Patrick Davis Located at the base of Vail Mountain, Vail Marriott is the ideal lodging for those seeking adventure in the outdoors. With 22 meeting rooms and over 25,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, Vail Marriott boasts the most innovative, flexible meeting space in Vail Valley. We offer an abundance of meeting possibilities, from grand to intimate, as well as al fresco events with magnificent views. Mountain Biking on Vail Mountain courtesy of Vail Local Marketing District 14 destinationcolorado.com destinationcolorado.com 15 NORTHWEST NORTHWEST VAIL VALLEY BEAVER CREEK, VAIL ASPEN, SNOWMASS

VAIL RESORTS MEETINGS & EVENTS ASPEN CHAMBER RESORT 390 Interlocken Crescent, Broomfield, CO 80021 ASSOCIATION Phone: 970-496-6557 E-Mail: [email protected] 425 Rio Grande Place www.vailresortsmeetings.com Contact: Ellen Collins, CMP Aspen, CO 81611 With a seamless approach to meetings and events, Vail Resorts Meeting & Events makes it remarkably easy to plan Phone: 970-920-7185 successful meetings and events for groups of 10 to 2,000. From guest rooms and meeting spaces to lift tickets, group E-Mail: [email protected] activities, ground transportation and more across all of their iconic resorts, a dedicated team will help you find the perfect www.aspenchamber.org/meetings destination to suit your goals, needs and budget. With destinations in Colorado including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge Contact: Sarah Reynolds Lasser and Keystone, find your Experience of a Lifetime at Vail Resorts. Aspen is a bucket-list destination for meetings and groups, with limitless outdoor VAIL SIGNATURE COLLECTION adventure, world-class dining, shopping 953 S. Frontage Road W., #219, Vail, CO 81657 and culture all concentrated within a Phone: 970-754-5741 E-Mail: [email protected] quaint mining town set against a stunning www.rockresorts.com Contact: Missy Capan mountain backdrop. With a diverse selection RockResorts Vail Collection consists of the top destinations in Vail: The Lodge at Vail, The Arrabelle at Vail Square and of meeting facilities ranging from historical Austria Haus. The Lodge at Vail offers 165 guestrooms, suites and one-four bedroom residences, and over 6,000 sq. ft. of Maroon Bells to modern and affordable to luxurious, easy meeting and event space. The Arrabelle at Vail Square was inspired by the classic grand alpine hotels of Europe and has access through the Aspen Airport located only three miles from downtown Aspen and a forecast of sunshine 300 days a 62 luxury hotel rooms and suites averaging 550 sq. ft., 25 one-five bedroom private residences and over 6,000 sq. ft. of year, Aspen is an incomparable destination for meetings and events. Groups can incorporate the “Aspen Idea” into their meeting and event space. Austria Haus Hotel inspires a genuine sense of warmth and hospitality and offers everything meetings. Teambuilding and clean mountain air will encourage attendees to get outside and enjoy the natural beauty from hotel rooms to junior suites. surrounding them. Aspen invites you to defy ordinary meetings and events.

VISIT VAIL VALLEY ASPEN MEADOWS RESORT P.O. Box 1130, Vail, CO 81658 845 Meadows Rd., Aspen, CO 81611 Phone: 970-477-4007 E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 970-544-7850 E-Mail: [email protected] www.visitvailvalley.com Contact: Tina Schwab www.aspenmeadows.com Contact: Tracy Mosher Vail Valley, home to Vail and Beaver Creek Resorts, is the ideal mountain location to host your group or meeting. Two The Aspen Meadows Resort, home of the Aspen Institute, offers 98 spacious guest suites ranging in size from 500 – 1200 world-class mountain resorts and numerous lodging properties to host groups from large to small – the Vail Valley has it sq. ft. and features 22,000 sq.ft. of meeting and event space with 14 meeting rooms throughout 6 different buildings all! Our mountain towns have something for everyone from small incentive trips to large corporate groups to participatory on our 40 acre property. Meeting and Guest amenities include: three on-site dining venues, a 24-hour business center, sporting events. Qualified meeting planners can take advantage of our complimentary Site Inspection Program. Visit Vail on-site parking, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property and guestrooms, access to our private health center, and Valley… Your Ultimate Meeting Destination. complimentary transportation to/from Aspen Airport and downtown.

THE WESTIN RIVERFRONT RESORT & SPA AT BEAVER CREEK MOUNTAIN ASPEN SNOWMASS 126 Riverfront Lane, Avon, CO 81620 117 Aspen Airport Business Center Phone: 970-790-2014 email: [email protected] Aspen, CO 81611 www.westinriverfrontbeavercreek.com Contact: Stephanie Bennett Phone: 970-300-7041 Give your meeting a new perspective at Beaver Creek’s Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, which features 7,500 sq. ft. of E-Mail: [email protected] unique meeting space with floor-to-ceiling windows offering magnificent mountain and Eagle River views. The award- www.aspensnowmass.com winning resort recently completed nearly $3 million in renovations, including upgrades to all 230 luxurious residences. The Contact: Mary Manning Silver LEED certified Westin Riverfront offers the 4,000 sq. ft. Riverside Ballroom, the 2,800 sq. ft. Gondola Ballroom and Aspen Snowmass boasts state of the art meeting facilities the 16-person Rapids Boardroom, as well as expansive outdoor event space. Maya, by Chef Richard Sandoval, is available with the distinctive ambiance of a mountain town. for semi-private events and complete buyouts for up to 150 people. The mixture of a pristine landscape, a community of thought-leaders, and a culture focused on the fulfillment WYNDHAM VACATION RENTALS – VAIL AND BEAVER CREEK of an individual’s potential makes Aspen Snowmass the P.O. Box 5310, Beaver Creek, CO 81620 ideal place for corporate events of all kinds. World class Phone: 970-688-5334 E-Mail: [email protected] skiing, shopping, dining and spas are just the beginning www.wyndhamvacationrentals.com Contact: Alan Cardenas of a destination that truly transforms the mind, body and Luxury full-service properties featuring lodge rooms to five-bedroom condominiums. Properties include The Charter spirit. Aspen Snowmass is one of the most accessible

at Beaver Creek and Lion Square Lodge at the Gondola. Thursday Night Lights in Beaver Creek Rocky Mountain resorts, with hundreds of nonstop and Conference facilities and catering ideal for groups from 10 to connecting flights weekly into Aspen, Eagle and Denver Silver Queen Gondola 200. Amenities include restaurants, spa, health club, ski-in/ airports. Our group sales team can assist with determining the best fit for your event at any of the amazing properties, out access and golf. Group rates include wireless access, design memorable on mountain events, and outfit your group with lift tickets, lessons and gear to enjoy parking and use of all property amenities. Please contact us the Power of Four! to find out more about our value added meeting incentives. Wyndham Vacation Rentals has been recognized and has a reputation for providing exceptional guest service. Let us help you plan the perfect meeting or social event!

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DESTINATION RESIDENCES SNOWMASS P.O. Box 5008, Snowmass Village, CO 81615 THE LITTLE NELL Phone: 720-205-1787 675 E. Durant Ave., Aspen, CO 81611 E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 970-920-6197 www.destinationsnowmass.com E-Mail: [email protected] Contact: Shannon Dempsey www.thelittlenell.com With the most distinctive collection of vacation properties in Contact: Jennifer Carlson Snowmass Village, Destination Residences Snowmass delivers Aspen’s only ski-in/out, Five-Star, Five-Diamond the quintessential mountain meeting experience for any guest. award winner holds a coveted location at Offering the most comprehensive accommodations with units of the base of Aspen Mountain in the heart of all sizes, and a full range of world class amenities comprised of 93 downtown Aspen; steps from world-famous hotel rooms, over 300 condominium units along with 8,000 sq. shopping, nightlife, dining and galleries. The Little ft. of indoor meeting space and 12,000 sq. ft. of outdoor meeting Nell’s 92 spacious and contemporary guestrooms space, there is no better option to meet your conference needs. and suites complement a diverse selection of one- Snowmass Tourism & Jerry Swanson Photography of-a-kind private spaces, including spectacular ELEMENT BY WESTIN BASALT - ASPEN on-mountain venues that can accommodate up to 499 Market St., Basalt, CO 81621 250 for meetings and events. Town of Aspen Phone: 970-340-4042 E-Mail: [email protected] www.starwoodhotels.com/element Contact: Jennifer Brown SNOWMASS TOURISM — GROUP SALES Discover Element Hotels for your next special event, from a family reunion to your office retreat. Our 626 sq. ft. meeting P.O. Box 5566, Snowmass Village, CO 81615 space offers an energizing environment customizable to your needs, with modular furnishings, a flexible layout, and Phone: 800-598-2006 E-Mail: [email protected] well-designed seating. Features like state-of-the-art technology, a 50” flat-panel TV, easy-access power outlets, and www.gosnowmass.com/meetings Contact: Jim O’Leary complimentary Wi-Fi keep everyone connected. Representing the entire resort community, Snowmass Tourism provides a team of knowledgeable group specialists to assist and support meeting planners. Throughout the booking process, we are here to help you plan, promote and build THE GANT CONDOMINIUMS attendance for your meeting or group event, ensuring that you find the best fit to exceed your goals with ease. Snowmass’ 610 S. West End St., Aspen, CO 81611 facilities encompass over 70,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, unique venues throughout the Village and a versatile lodging Phone: 970-920-6072 base (95% slopeside), offering an array of flexible options to accommodate and inspire your group. That’s the E-Mail: [email protected] Beauty of Snowmass! www.gantaspen.com Contact: Meredith Maaske The Gant is Aspen’s premier condominium resort, THE ST. REGIS ASPEN RESORT providing the comforts of home with the services of a 315 East Dean St., Aspen, CO 81611 luxury hotel, all within a world-class destination. Located Phone: 970-429-9544 E-Mail: [email protected] on five beautiful acres featuring two pools and three hot www.stregisaspen.com Contact: Zachary Stuart tubs, The Gant is ideally situated just steps from town. The St Regis Aspen Resort is a contemporary version of a Gilded Age mountainside manor which provides an The Gant’s newly remodeled conference facility features uncompromising base for arbiters of fine food and wine, connoisseurs of culture and adventure seekers. Located just steps a new specialty café, panoramic rooftop deck, 5,500 from Aspen’s signature slopes and featuring premier amenities and St. Regis service, welcome to our signature sq. ft. of flexible indoor and outdoor floorplans, and Aspen resort. contemporary new furnishings and accessories. Snowmass Balloon Festival VICEROY SNOWMASS INN AT ASPEN P.O. Box 6985, Snowmass Village, CO 81615 38750 Highway 82, Aspen, CO 81611 Phone: 970-923-8023 E-Mail: [email protected] www.viceroysnowmass.com Phone: 970-925-1500 E-Mail: [email protected] www.wyndhamvacationrentals.com Contact: Brian Mordecai Contact: Suzanne Inglis Viceroy Snowmass is the first and only of its kind in Aspen/Snowmass offering a relaxing ski in-ski out mountain escape Nestled at the base of Buttermilk Mountain, The Inn at Aspen provides an energetic setting for productive meetings, relaxing with ultra-modern style, unsurpassed service and luxurious amenities. Every residential-style guestroom has a fireplace, retreats and breathtaking weddings. Featuring stone fireplaces, floor-to-ceiling windows and incredible mountain views, our kitchenette, and complimentary round-trip transfers from Aspen Airport. Guests experience a level of personalized service meeting facilities create a comfortable environment for events year round. With more than 5,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, and indulgent amenities from a 7,000 sq. ft. wellness spa to slopeside pool and heated cabanas. The contemporary après our skilled conference services and banquet staff are on hand to assist. Guests can choose from extensive catering menu scene at Nest Public House and a top notch dining experience at the highly acclaimed Eight K restaurant and Ricard bistro options to accommodate their group’s requests, with quality cuisine prepared by our in-house professional chef. are available for events from 10 to 300 along with 9,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Mt. Daly in Snowmass THE WESTIN SNOWMASS RESORT 100 Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village, CO 81615 Phone: 970-923-8270 E-Mail: [email protected] www.westinsnowmass.com Contact: Andréa Heffner The Westin Snowmass Resort features signature Westin style and service at our ski-in/ski-out resort in the heart of Snowmass Village with convenient access to shopping, dining and year-round activities. The resort features 254 guestrooms and suites, the Snowmass Kitchen, Vue Lobby Bar, The Spa at Westin Snowmass, Fitness Center, Westin Family Kids Club and over 23,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space. Experience the Westin difference offering inspired events that take productivity to a new level. 18 destinationcolorado.com destinationcolorado.com 19 SOUTH CENTRAL SOUTH CENTRAL COLORADO SPRINGS, PUEBLO COLORADO SPRINGS, PUEBLO

THE ANTLERS BY WYNDHAM HOTEL DOUBLETREE COLORADO SPRINGS 4 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 1775 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. Phone: 719-955-6285 E-Mail: [email protected] Colorado Springs, CO 80906 www.antlers.com Contact: Mark Richardson, CGMP Phone: 719-576-8900 The newly renovated Antlers, A Wyndham Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, with E-Mail: [email protected] spectacular views of Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains. The hotel is within walking distance to restaurants, shops, www.coloradospringsdt.com museums and downtown nightlife. The property features 273 guestrooms including 21 suites. Our 27,500 sq. ft. of flexible Contact: Cheyenne Motto function space is located on one level for your convenience. From our Executive Boardroom to our 9,672 sq. ft. Heritage At Doubletree Colorado Springs, our flexible event Ballroom, the Antlers Colorado Springs meeting space is designed with the most up to date technology. Our convenient spaces, all located on the main level, make it the location, coupled with a towering backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, is what makes our hotel such a desirable destination. perfect facility to hold conventions, conferences, fundraisers, galas and more. Our newly renovated THE BROADMOOR 34,000 sq. ft. of meeting space is great for One Lake Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80906 general sessions, breakouts and exhibits. Enjoy Phone: 866-348-5489 E-Mail: [email protected] one of our 299 oversized guestrooms along with an array of generous amenities. With our central www.broadmoor.com Contact: Pepper Dombroski Garden of the Gods by VisitCOS.com The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs is the longest consecutive winner of both the AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star location and complimentary Colorado Springs awards. In the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, the resort encompasses 3,000 acres with over 784 rooms and suites, airport shuttle, the Doubletree is the best choice in Colorado Springs! three championship golf courses, tennis programs, 19 unique dining options and an award-winning spa. The property has over 60 indoor and outdoor event venues with 185,000 sq. ft. of space and an award-winning audio/visual service. The GARDEN OF THE GODS COLLECTION 60,000 square-foot, carpeted, pillarless Broadmoor Hall features high ceilings and covered loading docks and makes up 3320 Mesa Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80904 just part of the 90,000 square foot Event Center. Phone: 719-520-4989 E-Mail: [email protected] www.gardenofthegodsclub.com Contact: Lee Reijgers CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN RESORT Garden of the Gods Club and Resort offers stunning views of snow-capped Pikes Peak and the natural red rock formations 3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd. of Garden of the Gods National Landmark. Members and guests may enjoy our incredible amenities including 56 Colorado Springs, CO 80906 guestrooms, 27-hole Kissing Camels Golf Course and pro shop, 11 outdoor and 2 indoor tennis courts, Sports Club, Family Phone: 719-538-4000 Recreation Center, full-service spa & salon with steam rooms, hot tub, and outdoor infinity-edge adult pool, and fine and E-Mail: [email protected] casual dining options. Garden of the Gods Club and Resort is where natural beauty, relaxed elegance and standard of www.cheyennemountain.com excellence are without comparison. Contact: Lynda McMasters When majestic surroundings inspire monumental ideas, HOTEL ELEGANTE CONFERENCE & EVENT CENTER that’s quintessential Colorado – as delivered only by the 2886 South Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 IACC-certified conference center at Cheyenne Mountain Phone: 719-302-9880 E-Mail: [email protected] Resort. Here, productivity is amplified by our passion for www.hotelelegante.com Contact: Tracey Hampton genuine experiences and 40,000 sq. ft. of purpose- Visit the Hotel Eleganté Conference & Event Center, the second largest hotel in beautiful Colorado Springs with 500 built event space. From updated technology, instinctual guestrooms and over 47,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space. Hotel features 33 meeting rooms, two restaurants, lounge service and 4-Diamond accommodations to locally- and patio bar with Colorado City Creamery and Starbucks. All rooms offer the comfort of home with Simmons Beautyrest inspired cuisine and curated indigenous team building beds, Bath & Body Works amenities, complimentary high-speed internet in all guestrooms, 24-hour fitness center, massage Glen Eyrie Castle by VisitCOS.com activities, we hold the keys to unlock an elemental need therapists, Sports Court and much more. Visit our website for great offers for meeting planners. in your attendees to do more, go farther and immerse themselves in possibilities as endless as the views. PUEBLO CONVENTION CENTER COLORADO SPRINGS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 320 Central Main St., Pueblo, CO 81003 515 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: 719-542-1100 E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 800-888-4748 E-Mail: [email protected] www.VisitCOS.com/MEET Contact: Kathy Reak www.puebloconventioncenter.com Contact: Katera Buckland Colorado Springs is the ideal location for inspired scenery and unforgettable experiences. The award-winning staff of the Located in the heart of downtown Pueblo directly across from the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, the Pueblo Convention Colorado Springs CVB will help every step of the way. Plan an event or offsite in one of the area’s newest properties while Center features over 29,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. We currently have 16,200 sq. ft. of premium meeting space and catching views of Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain. Take a morning or afternoon break while walking among the towering ballroom accommodations, 3,000 sq. ft. in five meeting rooms, a newly constructed 3,000 sq. ft. pavilion and a generous red rock formations of Garden of the Gods Park. Unique venues like castles and dude ranches offer 450,000+ sq. ft. of 2,100 sq. ft. pre-function lobby, all complete with state-of-the-art technology. The Pueblo Convention Center is attached flexible space. Building an itinerary is to a 166 room Courtyard by a breeze with year-round attractions Marriott hotel and across the and tours. Take the scenic drive south street from 105 room all suites from Denver International Airport or SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel. fly directly into the Colorado Springs Airport. Start planning your next event in this stunning second-tier city at VisitCOS.com/Meet.

VisitCOS.com Pueblo Convention Center, NU World Photography 20 destinationcolorado.com destinationcolorado.com 21 NORTHWEST NORTHWEST GRANBY/WINTER PARK, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS GRANBY/WINTER PARK, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS

C LAZY U RANCH WINTER PARK RESORT 3640 Colorado Hwy. 125 85 Parsenn Rd., Winter Park, CO 80482 Granby, CO 80446 Phone: 970-726-1659 Phone: 970-887-3344 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] www.winterparkresort.com/groups www.clazyu.com Contact: Molly Turk Contact: Brady Johnson Located 67 miles outside of Denver, Winter C Lazy U Ranch is an ideal alternative to urban Park Resort is the perfect destination for locations for productive meetings and retreats. any outdoor-minded group looking to Only two hours west of Denver, the ranch has bond, explore and embrace adventure the facilities, the flexibility and the expertise together. Quality and affordable lodging to enable you to accomplish your goals from accommodations are available ranging from executive planning to teambuilding. The ranch Ski School at Winter Park by Carl Frey traditional hotel rooms to fully-equipped can accommodate groups of 10-80 people. condominiums. Meeting rooms of various sizes accommodate groups of 25 to 600 attendees. With a dedicated Group Group packages are customized and typically Services team, we’re committed to making your group’s experience not only unforgettable, but as easy to plan as possible. include lodging, meeting space, gourmet dining Grand County by Molly Johnson and most teambuilding activities all within the YMCA OF THE ROCKIES ranch’s 8,500 acres. The best part is that everything is organized for you within the property for one simple nightly rate. SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH C Lazy U was recently awarded Colorado’s 3rd best resort in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. 1101 County Rd. 53, Granby, CO 80446 Phone: 800-777-9622 DEVIL’S THUMB RANCH RESORT & SPA E-Mail: [email protected] 3530 County Rd. 83, Tabernash, CO 80478 www.coloradoconferencecenters.com Phone: 800-933-4339 E-Mail: [email protected] Contact: Marie Huston www.devilsthumbranch.com Contact: Thad Carlson With more than 5,100 acres, Snow Mountain DESTINATION COLORADO Peak Performer Company for 2016 Ranch is the perfect place to enjoy miles of Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa is an award-winning, environmentally-friendly resort, spa and stables with upscale trails and outdoor activities with your group. mountain accommodations, New American Mountain cuisine and an array of winter and summer wilderness-based During the winter, we offer a full-service recreation including a zip line tour, teambuilding activities and stand up paddle boarding. Our 18,000 sq. ft. Ranch Creek Nordic ski center, fat tire bike trails, dog Spa includes 14 treatment rooms, outdoor patio, yoga, sauna, steam and aroma therapy rooms. Our Cabin Creek Stables sledding rides, guided snow shoe hikes and offers horseback rides, wagon rides, sleigh rides and more. Unique and functional meeting space with views with space year-round horseback riding. In the summer, for up to 350, two award-winning restaurants, café, Wi-Fi, theater, game room, outdoor pool, hot tub and fitness center all bond on our group challenge course or soar surrounded by 6,000 acres of raw Colorado. above the ground on the zip line. Groups receive one complimentary meeting space Ranch Creek in Grand County THE STEAMBOAT GRAND with a hotel-style lodging reservation. Our meeting spaces can suit most group sizes up to 1,500 attendees. For smaller 2300 Mt. Werner Circle, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 groups, consider renting our 6-8 bedroom retreat cabins where your group will have your own kitchen and dining room. Phone: 970-871-5537 E-Mail: [email protected] www.steamboatgrand.com Contact: Meg Palumbo With the ski mountain out one door, and the vastness of the wide open Yampa Valley out the other, The Steamboat Grand is the perfect setting for your next meeting or event. Inside you will find all of the amenities of a premier hotel wrapped in a casual elegance that reflects Steamboat’s renowned western hospitality. The Steamboat Grand features 327 beautifully appointed hotel rooms and condos. In addition, we offer 17,000 sq. ft of indoor/ outdoor convention space, onsite restaurants, a coffee shop, spa and fitness center, an outdoor Village at Winter Park Resort by Chris Wellhausen heated pool and two large whirlpool spas. Steamboat by Larry Pierce 22 destinationcolorado.com destinationcolorado.com 23 NORTHWEST SOUTHWEST GATEWAY, GRAND JUNCTION, PALISADE CRESTED BUTTE, TELLURIDE

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON - GRAND JUNCTION CRESTED BUTTE MOUNTAIN RESORT 743 Horizon Dr., Grand Junction, CO 81506 P.O. Box 5700 Phone: 970-241-8888 E-Mail: [email protected] Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81125 www.grandjunction.doubletree.com Phone: 303-993-2292 E-Mail: [email protected] Contact: Shana Martin www.skicb.com Contact: Janet Randles Western Colorado’s premier full-service property. With almost Crested Butte is the ideal Colorado destination for a successful 12,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space and 273 fully appointed conference or executive retreat. Nestled in the Gunnison National Grand Junction Bookcliffs by Grand Junction VCB sleeping rooms including suites, we are the perfect location for Forest in Central Colorado, Crested Butte Mountain Resort features a your next event. We offer nightly specials in our Bistro 743 restaurant and the Bistro Lounge, along with room service wide variety of lodging options including The Lodge at Mountaineer available until 11pm. We provide complimentary airport transportation from Grand Junction Regional Airport, guestrooms Square, the Grand Lodge and the Plaza Condominiums along with the featuring the Sweet Dreams® by Doubletree Sleep Experience, 49” flat screen TVs, free wireless high-speed internet in all Mountaineer Square Conference Center and a variety of unique base Crested Butte Mountain by Chris Segal sleeping rooms and public areas, fitness center with PRECOR equipment, an outdoor pool and Jacuzzi. Groups will enjoy area and on-mountain venues to provide your group a unique and breathtaking outdoor function space for receptions or casual outings along with a variety of outdoor activities including memorable event in the heart of the majestic Rocky Mountains. With over 30,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor function golf, whitewater rafting and wine tasting offered nearby. space, a spectacular location, year-round activities and a professional conference services team, Crested Butte Mountain Resort has everything you need to create a group experience that stands out from the ordinary and is second to none. GATEWAY CANYONS RESORT 43200 Highway 141, Gateway, CO 81522 ELEVATION HOTEL AND SPA Phone: 303-956-4897 E-Mail: [email protected] 500 Gothic Rd., Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225 www.gatewaycanyons.com Contact: Callie Cornell Phone: 970-251-3000 E-Mail: [email protected] Built by the creator of the Discovery Channel, this 72-room luxury resort is located just one hour southwest of Grand www.ElevationResort.com Contact: Stephanie Marcus Junction in Colorado’s stunning red rock canyons in the heart of the American West. Perfect for large or small gatherings, Located at the base of Mount Crested Butte, Elevation Hotel & Spa is a ski-in/ski-out luxury resort complete with warm corporate retreats and executive board meetings, Gateway Canyons provides a host of recreational and teambuilding service and a relaxing environment. This distinctive resort effortlessly blends aspects of a cozy ski lodge with urban décor programs including hiking, biking, rafting, ATV, jeep and scenic air tours, equine programs, Driven Experiences and much and contemporary design. Our spacious guestrooms and suites feature clean lines and chic finishes, including large LCD more. Come experience The Palisade Event Center or Kayenta Conference Center with over 10,000 sq. ft. of meeting and flat panel televisions, granite kitchenettes, entertainment areas and sumptuous bedding. The property is complete with event space, The Mission Bell Outdoor Amphitheatre for concerts and events, four restaurants, a world-class Auto Museum fine dining, spa, outdoor hot tubs, and our High Altitude Fitness Center. No matter the season, Elevation Hotel & Spa is the and an award-winning spa. perfect destination for your vacation.

GRAND JUNCTION VISITOR & CONVENTION BUREAU MADELINE HOTEL AND RESIDENCES - TELLURIDE 740 Horizon Dr., Grand Junction, CO 81506 568 Mountain Village Blvd., Telluride, CO 81435 Phone: 970-244-1480 E-Mail: [email protected] Phone: 970-390-2925 E-Mail: [email protected] www.visitgrandjunction.com Contact: Marci Kurronen www.madelinetelluride.com Contact: Allison Grassetti Grand Junction, Colorado’s Wine Country, has over 23 award winning wineries as well as 11 spectacular red rock canyons Telluride’s only AAA 4 Diamond and Forbes 4 Star ski-in/ski-out full service of the Colorado National Monument. Located off I-70 on one of the most popular routes of AMTRAK, the City offers hotel with 96 guestrooms, 8 suites and 36 condominiums. Located in 74,500 sq. ft. of meeting space and over 3,000 sleeping rooms. Grand Junction is home to 5 public golf courses – one the heart of Mountain Village, Telluride’s finest luxury hotel, Madeline being the most popular public golf course in Colorado - Redlands Mesa! The city also boasts an award-winning downtown Hotel and Residences, provides the benefits of a secluded retreat amidst with over 100 shops and restaurants, and world-renowned mountain and road biking, rafting, dinosaur expeditions, the excitement and unspoiled beauty of the surrounding mountains. hiking, fishing, skiing and canyoneering. The Grand Junction VCB offers a complete range of services for groups and We pamper guests as only Madeline Hotel and Residences can: from meetings of all sizes, and can suggest volunteer and team building opportunities. sensational dining at M Club, cocktails by the fire in the Black Iron Kitchen Downtown Telluride + Bar, a pampering treatment at the Spa and Salon, circling our ice WINE COUNTRY INN skating rink, or an invigorating swim in our heated Sky Terrace pool and hot tubs, Madeline Hotel and Residences Telluride 777 Grande River Drive, Palisade, CO 81526 represents the pinnacle of the Colorado resort experience. Phone: 970-464-5777 E-Mail: [email protected] www.coloradowinecountryinn.com Contact: Saunders Stewart TELLURIDE SKI & GOLF Nestled in 21 acres of vineyards in Palisade, Colorado, 565 Mountain Village Blvd., Telluride, CO 81435 the Wine Country Inn is Colorado’s first wine-themed Phone: 970-728-7423 E-Mail: [email protected] hotel. The 80 room inn is located within walking www.Tellurideskiresort.com Contact: Ryan Dohnal distance of two wineries and a short drive away from Telluride lives up to its reputation as the most beautiful place you’ll ever ski. Nestled in the San Juan Mountains in nearly two dozen more. The hotel’s Victorian-style Southwest Colorado, Telluride Ski Resort offers the most stunning skiing and snowboarding on the continent. Experience architecture features wrap around porches with The Town of Crested Butte by Tom Stillo our unrivaled scenery and terrain, world-class hotels, shopping, spas rocking chairs and wicker furniture, a pool and spa, and the ease of the free Gondola that connects both historic Telluride gift shop, afternoon wine tasting, and wine country and the European Mountain Village. Telluride boasts several world class breakfast. Off I-70 at Exit 42 in Palisade, Colorado. hotel options, including the Peaks Resort and Spa and The Madeline. The Telluride Conference Center is located in the heart of Mountain Village, just Grand Junction Vineyard by Grand Junction VCB steps from the Gondola. This year-round state of the art facility, with over 7,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, can handle events from board meetings to multi-day conferences, from receptions to dinners and concerts.

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ACCESS COLORADO 1288 S. Clayton St., Denver, CO 80210 Phone: 303-862-6149 E-Mail: [email protected] www.accessdmc.com Contact: Rebecca Skokowski ACCESS Destination Services sets the standard for professional Destination Management in North America, leveraging its long-established talent and experience to design and deliver exclusive and unique group programs to satisfied clients from around the world. We believe in the power of shared experiences that bring people together by creating the opportunity to both inspire and be inspired, and inspired people Sunset at Copper by Tripp Fay Crested Butte Skiing by Tom Stillo drive organizational success. ACCESS provides convenience and comprehensive “access” to the best of each destination in Colorado and around the world. OPERATION ALTITUDE Through our global alliances with leading DMCs Pacific World and Amstar, you can partner with ACCESS when P.O. Box 2666, Vail, CO 81658 planning events in Colorado. Phone: 970-827-5200 E-Mail: [email protected] www.operationaltitude.com Contact: Melissa Layton ALPINEACCESS DMC Independently owned and operated, Operation Altitude delivers an unparalleled level of DMC expertise throughout the PO Box 5446, Eagle, CO 81631 state of Colorado with a contagious enthusiasm for the Rocky Mountains. Operation Altitude expertly attends to every Phone: 844-COLO-DMC E-Mail: [email protected] element of your event: memorable team building, mountain activities, unique theme parties, worry-free transportation www.alpineaccessdmc.com Contact: Dawn Harker coordination, on-line registration, and access to exclusive venues. Working with groups from 25 to 5,000, Operation AlpineAccess is an exclusive destination management company based in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. This owner- Altitude tailors events to match your vision and budget parameters. Operation Altitude is your Colorado Connection. operated organization brings decades of experience to the table. We specialize in creating custom group experiences that marry your objectives with the vast resources in the destinations in which we operate. At AlpineAccess, no two REALIZE COLORADO, A GLOBAL DMC PARTNER group experiences are ever the same. Every facet of our programs are completely customized to meet our customers’ 1 Broadway, Bldg A, Suite #225, Denver, CO 80203 objectives. Let us guide you through the many resources available in these world class destinations to ensure the smooth Phone: 970-471-4137 E-Mail: [email protected] development and ultimate success of your custom group experience. www.realizecolorado.com Contact: Deana B Mitchell, CMP, DMCP, CCSE Welcome to Realize Colorado, where your imagination becomes reality! Realize Colorado is the Destination Management AXS GROUP Company serving the state of Colorado (you might say one of the most beautiful places on earth)! We have the know-how 2540 W. 29th Ave., Denver, CO 80205 to professionally create every detail. Our experience enables us to understand your needs and because of our extensive Phone: 303-623-1492 E-Mail: [email protected] relationships with properties, venues, and vendors, we can make your custom event unique, perfect, and memorable. Leave www.theaxsgroup.com Contact: Lauren Hines the planning and logistics to Realize! AXS Group is a full-service, experiential event group providing creative in-house event alternatives. AXS’s diverse team of industry experts brings energy, originality and unerring customer service to every event. The all-inclusive event and RMC (Resorts | Mountains | Cities) hospitality management company offers comprehensive destination and event management services, coupled with high- 202 B Aspen Airport Business Center, Aspen, CO 81611 tech, entertainment-focused onsite production services. Among other offerings, AXS provides a full menu of live music, Phone: 970-920-9800 E-Mail: [email protected] www.rmcdmc.com Contact: Nathan Boyd corporate teambuilding programs, event production, video design, corporate communications, special events management, RMC provides premier event and destination management services (DMC) to a distinguished clientele of corporate and event design and décor, transportation, tours and event-related activities. incentive groups, associations, travel and meeting planners and other professionals. For more than 27 years, RMC has created custom-designed events and experiences DSC, DESTINATION SERVICES for top-level executives and clients through P.O. Box 3660, Avon, Colorado 81620 its network of North American destinations Phone: 720-274-6916 E-Mail: [email protected] www.dsc-co.com Contact: Danielle McNair and resorts. RMC’s acclaimed services include DSC, Destination Services is an award-winning destination management firm, celebrating 30 years in business. creating, planning and executing themed events; Specializing in high impact program development and event planning services to clients in resort and city destinations designing team-building activities; organizing in Colorado, Utah, Lake Tahoe and Jackson Hole. Starting with your vision, we add imagination and know-how to build resort reservations, ground transportation and unique programs managing every detail on your behalf and leaving nothing to chance. From exclusive transportation, local logistics; custom-designing unique VIP venue management, and design, to entertainment, dining, teambuilding, and activity coordination, we ensure everything experiences; and more. From a Fortune 500 board fits together seamlessly. DSC works as a local area partner, delivering the expertise and relationships creating once-in-a- retreat to a 8,000 guest celebration, RMC’s skilled lifetime experiences for every group. staff and top-level connections will ensure that your event will meet—and exceed—everyone’s expectations.

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SKIGROUP.NET 1427 CO Rd. 83, Boulder, CO 80302 Phone: 862-812-0111 E-Mail: [email protected] www.skigroup.net Contact: Stephen Hall Skigroup.net is a Boulder, Colorado based boutique travel company specializing in customized group meetings and incentives travel planning. Skigroup.net provides a wide range of services to ensure your next corporate meeting or group event will run smoothly. We will ensure that your budget is met to accomplish goals while providing an unprecedented level of customer service throughout the entire planning and travel process.

Boulder Theater by Denise Chambers TASTE OF DENVER FOOD TOURS 9378 Weeping Willow Ct, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 Phone: 678-778-5928 E-Mail: [email protected] www.tasteofdenverfoodtours.com Contact: Lindsay Prime Denver This 3 hour culinary and cultural walking tour explores some of Denver’s best eateries while learning about Denver’s unique history and beautiful architecture. Tastings include mouthwatering brisket at Milk and Honey, artisanal olive oil CBST ADVENTURES and balsamic vinegar tasting at EVOO Marketplace, handmade cheese at Mercantile Dining and Provisions, Denver’s 9107 W. 11th Ave., Lakewood, CO 80215 favorite ice cream, Little Man, and more. Historical stops include Union Station, Oxford Hotel and Clocktower. Connect Phone: 970-668-8900 E-Mail: [email protected] with Denver’s vibrant culinary scene while learning about its enchanting past. www.cbstadventures.com Contact: Cat Alletto Since 1994, CBST Adventures has been creating experiential leadership development and corporate team building VAIL VALLEY FOOD TOURS adventures that inspire individuals and groups to step outside of their normal boundaries and strive for higher levels of 352 East Meadow Dr., Vail, CO 81657 performance and personal satisfaction. We have more than 75 strategic outdoor and indoor initiatives and the ability to Phone: 970-390-3157 customize our programs to support your specific conference themes and agendas. With precision execution and infectious E-Mail: [email protected] enthusiasm, CBST Adventures highlights the best of what your chosen destination / resort / hotel / venue has to offer with www.vailvalleyfoodtours.com custom designed events that foster positive group dynamics and lasting memories. We facilitate these exciting adventures Contact: Matthew Timmerman over the great state of Colorado. Wherever you decide to host your meeting, we’ll be there! Food tours are a fun and unique way to sample cuisine and learn the history of a town. Our lunch tour will CCR EVENT GROUP guide your group through Vail Village on a gourmet Denver, CO tasting adventure. Along the walk, your guide will Phone: 303-768-8555 E-Mail: [email protected] www.ccrent.com Contact: Don Lee enlighten you with the history of the town as well as Offering audiovisual production and event technology services, we provide creative event services, event mobile apps and the history of the Chefs who create your tastings. With technology solutions. With our main hub headquartered in Denver, CCR covers your meetings and events with a proactive five dining locations and samplings along the tour, your approach in key locations throughout Colorado. journey will end with a full belly and a new appreciation for the Vail culture and cuisine. Our other Foodie GEEKS WHO DRINK adventures also include brewery/ distillery tours and a 3795 E. 38th Ave. food and art scavenger hunt. Denver, CO 80205 GoPro Games Kayaking courtesy of Vail Local Marketing District Phone: 303-532-4737 WONDERWORKS STUDIOS (PHOTOGRAPHY) E-Mail: [email protected] 8200 S. Quebec St., Centennial, CO 80112 www.geekswhodrink.com Phone: 303-917-6238 E-Mail: [email protected] Contact: Stacy Coffey www.wonderworksstudios.com Contact: Stevie Crecelius Geeks Who Drink specializes in tailoring live Wonderworks Studios is a longstanding, award winning, professional photography team who specializes in Tourism hosted trivia to your specific group and event. and Conferences. Let the Wonderworks Studios team capture the highlights of your wedding, meeting, or special event. From custom written rounds on your company Wonderworks Studios has an impressive resume; they have photographed Presidential Inaugural Balls in Washington to themed rounds like 90’s music, superhero’s, DC and the Las Vegas strip on New Year’s Eve. They also have countless credits in well-known magazines, including 20 movies or general pop culture – we can do it. magazine covers. Although their job is photography, their priority is people. Every photo is shot from the standpoint of Not good at trivia? Not a problem! Pub quizzes how it will be viewed, and each client is considered special and unique. are team efforts. You’ll be surprised by what you do know. But this isn’t Jeopardy. Individuals aren’t put on the spot since each team is scored by their collective effort. Geeks Who Drink is perfect for team building, corporate events, Dry Dock Brewery in Aurora conventions, holiday parties and much more.

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COLORADO GRAY LINE 5855 E. 56th St. Commerce City, CO 80022 Phone: 303-399-1867 E-Mail: [email protected] www.coloradograyline.com Contact: Ilene Kamsler Since 1910, Gray Line has been a trusted provider of traveler experiences and sightseeing tours in the worlds most sought after locations. Helping you discover a new destination – that’s our passion! We offer daily sightseeing tours, customized group tours and group transportation. See Colorado the way it was meant to be seen! Boulder Flatirons by Stephen Collector COLORADO MOUNTAIN EXPRESS PO Box 580, Vail, CO 81658 Phone: 800-525-6363 E-Mail: [email protected] www.coloradomountainexpress.com Contact: Lynne Orr For 35 years, Colorado Mountain Express has been providing professional group services to Colorado’s mountain resorts. CME, with the largest passenger fleet in Colorado, accommodates groups of up to 2,000 attendees. Experienced and professional CME group managers coordinate transportation needs, from airport transfers to around town transportation. Areas of operation include Breckenridge, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Vail, Beaver Creek, Aspen, and Snowmass Village, Destination Colorado Partners: and to and from Denver International, Eagle County/Vail airports.

HERMES CHAUFFEURED SERVICES 6240 E 49th Dr., Denver, CO 80022 Phone: 303-577-7600 E-Mail: [email protected] www.hermesworldwide.com Contact: Kevin Hedican DESTINATION COLORADO Peak Performer Company for 2014 Inc. 5000 Honoree – 2015. All meeting and event planners know planning a successful meeting requires precise execution of all involved organizations moving in unison with one common goal: creating a memorable event. Often your success relies on the expertise of others. Don’t trust the first and last mile of your participant’s journey to just any transportation provider. Select a trusted transportation partner who will work with you in the best interests of your client’s event. Allow us to demonstrate to you why our experience, operational expertise, quality control, chauffeurs, and the most luxurious modern fleet make us unmatched in all regions of Colorado!

TOWNE & COUNTRY WORLDWIDE TRANSPORTATION 4730 Paris Street, #100, Denver, CO 80239 Phone: 303-576-8121 E-Mail: [email protected] www.tclimo.com Contact: Cris Haiskey With over 25 years of experience in managing corporate meetings, incentives and association group transportation for meeting planners, we understand all aspects of a program which will result in flawless execution, from start to finish. We assign dedicated coordinators who utilize the latest technology to maximize the most efficient means of transportation. We have a full range of newer vehicles to meet your needs. As your professional ground transportation partner, we are available 24/7 for any minute to minute changes. We go above and beyond and treat everyone as VIP’s. Experience our professionalism and expertise.

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