COLORADO SPRINGS MEETING PLANNER GUIDE take your meeting to a HIGHER LEVEL FULL-SERVICE EXHIBIT FACILITIES & LIMITED/SELECT HOTELS p. 6 DAY-MEETING SPACE p. 19 SERVICE LODGING p. 20 RETREAT CENTERS p. 40 WELCOME TO TABLE OF COLORADOCOLORADO SPRINGS SPRINGS & THE PIKES PEAK REGION CONTENTS When planning a convention, business meeting, trade show, banquet, reunion, DISTINCTIVE motorcoach tour, sport competition or 2 DESTINATION wedding, this guide will provide the information you need to experience Colorado Springs in every sense of the word. 4 SERVICE AT ITS FINEST The staff at the Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau is all about excellence, with more than 140 years of combined experience FULL-SERVICE HOTELS in hospitality sales and service. What does this mean to you? 6 We are intimately familiar with the facilities, accommodations, attractions and service providers that make for a memorable and successful event. Be assured that you will receive the best service knowing that our CVB has received accreditation from TEMPERATURE CHART Destination Marketing Association International. 10 Our excellence and professionalism have earned our CVB numerous industry awards including the Meeting News Planners EXHIBIT FACILITIES & Choice Award, the M&C Gold Service Award and Hall of Fame 20 DAY-MEETING SPACE Inductee, the Corporate & Incentive Travel Award of Excellence, the Association Conventions & Facilities Distinctive Achievement Award and the Successful Meetings Pinnacle Award. LIMITED & SELECT- Please contact us at 800.888.4748 x132 to learn more about 34 SERVICE LODGING Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. On behalf of our award-winning staff, we look forward to welcoming you in the near future. 40 RETREAT CENTERS Sincerely, DUDE & GUEST 46 RANCHES Doug Price, President & CEO, IOM Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau RESTAURANTS 50 WITH MEETING SPACE 1 OUTDOOR RECREATION The Pikes Peak region is famous for its limitless outdoor recreation. For the ultimate challenge, take DISTINCTIVE on the Manitou Incline, a rail car line that has been transformed into a 1-mile, 2,000-ft. vertical rise workout in the foothills above Manitou Springs. Hiking, cycling, golfing, fishing, horseback riding, wildlife watching, whitewater rafting and rock climbing are other favorite activities. MILD & INVITING CLIMATE DESTINATION Because of its location near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs enjoys mild winters and a comfortable year-round climate. It’s not unusual to wear light jackets in the summer and shorts in the winter. 300+ days of blue skies and clean mountain air make for a refreshing meeting experience. ARTS & CULTURE The Colorado Springs art scene is bursting at the seams. With fantastic venues, numerous local galleries and self-guided art tours through Downtown Colorado Springs and Historic Old Colorado City, it’s easy to see why people flock to the area to experience arts & culture. PeakRadar.com is the leading online guide for arts and cultural information in the Pikes Peak region. DAY TRIPS Have an extra day to explore? There are endless things to do in Colorado Springs and nearby charming towns can easily fill the itinerary. Experience the gold rush in historic Cripple Creek, raft The area’s scenic beauty, 55+ attractions, exciting outdoor recreation and year-round special events down the Arkansas River in Cañon City and enjoy outdoor activities in Woodland Park. create unlimited opportunities for attendees to relax before and after meeting and convention sessions. Colorado Springs regional attractions are unique and create unforgettable experiences. GARDEN OF THE GODS PARK Horseback ride, hike, bike, drive or even take a Segway tour through the rock formations in Garden of the Gods Park. This national natural landmark, visited by more than 2 million people per year, was recently rated the #1 U.S. park on TripAdvisor ®. PIKES PEAK - AMERICA’S MOUNTAIN Pikes Peak - America’s Mountain sets the stunning backdrop for the modern city of Colorado Springs below. The Broadmoor’s Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Barr Trail and Pikes Peak Highway allow visitors to ride, hike, bike or drive up this spectacular landmark. U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY Visit the United States Air Force Academy to enjoy the educational Visitor Center and unique architecture of the iconic Cadet Chapel. See 4,000 cadets in the noon formation on Monday and Friday during the academic year and cheer on the Falcons at a fall football game. U.S. OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTER Tour the U.S. Olympic Training Center (OTC) to see how Olympic athletes live and train. The site hosts meetings and events with more than 18,000 square feet of flexible space and personalized “sport experiences” where attendees can participate in an Olympic or Paralympic sport. 2 3 SERVICE AT ITS FINEST FLY Colorado Springs is an economical choice, and the staff of the Colorado Springs CVB is here to make planning your meeting or event as easy as possible. Whether your event is for 500 or a board retreat for 10, we are ready to find the perfect venue that will rise far above your expectations. With our professional and customer- COLORADO focused assistance, you will save time and money. Minimize your challenges and maximize your success! SPRINGS COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES - We will share your request for proposals only with the hotels and venues that meet your specific requirements. We also provide personalized site visit plans, promotional material, attendee items, itinerary development, permitting advice, contact information and transportation assistance. WE’RE FOCUSED ON YOU - We provide personal, hands-on service to assist you each step of the way. Not only can we help you book your event, we’re here to assist as the event date draws near. Our group servicing manager will be in touch and provide services, activities and other details when the time is right for you. PROMOTIONAL SUPPORT - Let us help you promote your event with images, videos, promotional copy, PR contacts and PR support. We can provide complimentary attendee bags (made of recyclable plastic), Visitor Guides and maps. Other promotional items are available in limited quantities, either complimentary or for a small fee. PAM SHERFESEE, CDME KATHY REAK FLOY KENNEDY CHERYL MCCULLOUGH, CSEE Vice President of Sales Senior Director of Director of Travel Director of Sports & Special Events 719.685.7634 Convention Sales Industry Sales 719.685.7642 [email protected] 719.685.7632 719.685.7635 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Located just 11 miles from downtown, the Colorado Springs Airport has non-stop service from many major cities and one-stop service from more than 1,500 destinations worldwide. At FlyCOS.com, meeting and event attendees will find an easy-to-use interactive route map and a mobile app to plan their next flight to Colorado Springs. RIO ANDRASKO, CSEE SARAH CONDE DINA CHIARAVALLOTI Sales Manager, Sales Coordinator Group Services Coordinator Sports & Special Events 719.685.7629 719.685.7626 719.685.7625 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] FLYCOS.com 4 ACADEMY HOTEL COLORADO SPRINGS Contact Information 200 Rooms including 9 Suites 8110 N. Academy Blvd. 7,800 Ft2 Meeting Space FULL-SERVICE Colorado Springs, CO 80920 P: 800.766.8524 TheAcademyHotel.com F: 719.598.5965 A full-service, non-smoking, 200-room hotel with nearly 8,000 square feet of meeting space. Full catering services, onsite restaurant lounge. Just renovated with the touch and feel of true Colorado hospitality. Easy access off I-25, exit 150, at the south HOTELS entrance of the US Air Force Academy. Full hot breakfast included daily. Colorado Springs boasts more than 5,000 full-service hotel rooms. Area convention Room Sq. Ft. Dimensions Theatre Classroom Banquet Reception Atrium 3,000 - YES - 400 300 hotels feature large and flexible space that can be configured to meet the specific Ballroom 3,000 46x74 300 200 250 300 Rockies 1,540 43x35 200 120 150 200 Amenities needs of any group. Properties range from 5-Star award winners, to boutique properties, Tower I 576 25x24 60 45 45 70 Free High-Speed Internet • Free Parking • Free HBO Movie Tower II 576 25x24 60 45 45 70 Channels • Fitness Center • Outdoor Hot Tub • Restaurant • in addition to well-known brands. Colorado Springs has the facilities to fit your event’s size and Tower III 576 25x24 60 45 45 70 Lounge • Room Service • 24-Hour Swimming Pool • Travel Rocky I 560 16x35 40 35 30 40 Agency Commission Paid • Handicapped Accessible Rooms • Rocky II 490 14x35 35 35 30 35 budget. Find detailed information about each full-service hotel on the following pages. Business Center • Children’s Arcade • Complimentary Daily Hot Rocky III 490 14x35 35 35 30 35 Peak - - - 12 - - Breakfast Featuring Made-to-Order Omelets & Belgian Waffles ANTLERS HILTON COLORADO SPRINGS Contact Information 292 Rooms including 7 Suites 4 S. Cascade Ave. 27,000 Ft2 Meeting Space Colorado Springs, CO 80903 P: 866.299.4602 F: 719.389.0259 AntlersColoradoSprings.Hilton.com Located in the heart of Colorado Springs, this hotel offers 292 luxurious guest rooms including 7 suites, 27,000 square feet of flexible meeting & banquet space, 3 restaurants, a brew pub and is within walking distance of shopping, dining and many area attractions. Room Sq. Ft. Dimensions Theatre Classroom Banquet Reception Heritage 9,672 78x124 1,200 560 800 1,200 Ballroom Heritage C 2,418 78x31 250 120 160 250 or D Learning 1,656 36x46 54 54 - - Center Katharine 1,404 54x26 - - - - Lee Bates Heritage A, 1,209 31x39 100