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2 months ago | 
meetingsmags.com | Beth Buehler |Linden M. Bayliss
Colorado excels at providing outdoor venues that impress. With 300 days of sunshine annually, a culture that embraces getting outside, and gorgeous landscapes, the Centennial State provides a year-round haven for groups looking to meet outdoors. Colorado Meetings + Events checked in with organizations, planners, and venues to gather ideas about connecting in nature during spring, summer, and fall.
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2 months ago | 
meetingsmags.com | Beth Buehler
When thirsty in Colorado, many people think of heading straight for a cold beer. While the Centennial State certainly holds a significant spot in the brewing world, some might not realize it also is home to a highly successful wine industry and outstanding grapes grown on the Western Slope.
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2 months ago | 
meetingsmags.com | Beth Buehler
Steve Kinsley, president of Kinsley Meetings in Littleton, has earned his stripes working in the meetings and hospitality industry for more than four decades. This, along with his volunteer involvement and leadership, led to his election to the international board of directors for Meeting Professionals International (MPI) starting in January last year. “It means a great deal to be involved at this level with MPI,” Kinsley says.
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Mar 6, 2025 | 
meetingsmags.com | Beth Buehler
Summit County is a powerhouse of great opportunities for meetings and events, made up of mountain towns like Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco, Keystone, and Silverthorne. It is a collection of year-round destinations and resorts that offers so many venue and activity options it is almost mind-boggling.
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Mar 5, 2025 | 
meetingsmags.com | Beth Buehler
All 230 guest residences at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Vail Valley, have been upgraded with mountain-modern furniture, Western artwork, lighting, flooring, bathroom vanities, and more. The residences range in size from studio suites to three-bedroom condominiums, all with kitchens and gas fireplaces.
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Mar 4, 2025 | 
meetingsmags.com | Beth Buehler
Keynoter Michael Dominguez at last year’s Conference & Trade Show || Photo by InSync Photography + DesignOn March 25 and 26, the Meetings Industry Council of Colorado will host its 25th annual Conference & Trade Show event at the Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver. In addition to keynote speakers, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and a luncheon, a Silver Jubilee Reception is planned for March 25. mic-colorado.org
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Feb 28, 2025 | 
meetingsmags.com | Beth Buehler |Linden M. Bayliss
Le Colonial Denver is bringing the flavors of 1920s Saigon (today, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) to Denver’s Cherry Creek neighborhood. Opened in November, the 6,000-square-foot Vietnamese restaurant’s decor melds rich velvet banquettes, brass light fixtures, and silk lampshades with tall tropical plants and colorful floral arrangements. Among its distinct venue options are an outdoor patio that holds 40 and a private dining room that accommodates 12 guests.
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Feb 27, 2025 | 
meetingsmags.com | Beth Buehler |Linden M. Bayliss
Tumbling River Ranch by Collective Retreats in Grant is reopening this summer after an investment of more than $7 million in renovations. The creekside ranch, located in the Pike National Forest at an elevation of 9,200 feet, has long been a haven for adventure activities. The on-site Ranch House and River Lodge both have indoor meeting space, and groups can take advantage of the lawn and meadow as well. Tumbling River can host a maximum of 60.
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Feb 26, 2025 | 
meetingsmags.com | Beth Buehler
Destination Colorado Meetings members gathered for the organization’s annual meeting immediately before rolling out the red carpet for the Colorado Meetings Showcase at Infinity Park Event Center in Glendale on Dec. 4. At the annual meeting, the 2024 Peak Performer award winners were announced: Hermes Worldwide Inc. was awarded Company of the Year and Stacy Daeffler of The Charter at Beaver Creek received the Individual of the Year award.
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Feb 25, 2025 | 
meetingsmags.com | Beth Buehler
Tyrone Hazen, founder of Puffin Drinkwear, was sitting around a campfire with friends when he began thinking about out how to keep his beer cold and hands warm. One of the friends ripped off a piece of sleeping bag and handed it over. The gesture sparked the idea for creating a sleeping bag for drinks, and Puffin Drinkwear, based in Bend, Oregon, was established in 2019.
