GEORGETOWN, Colo.—As part of their Building a Better Colorado Tour, House Republicans visited Loveland Ski Area today to meet with members of Colorado’s ski industry and talk about the important role tourism plays in our state.
Members of House Republican Leadership met to discuss the importance of Colorado’s ski industry and how best to foster growth in Colorado’s tourism sector.
“We are blessed to live in a state that offers so much outdoor attraction to both the residents of Colorado and visitors from around the world,” said state Rep. Kevin Priola, R-Henderson. “Protecting and creating jobs in this industry allows us to share Colorado’s beauty with the rest of the world in way that directly impacts the livelihoods of communities and individuals across the state.”
Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade estimates that nearly 143,700 residents of Colorado are employed in tourism-related jobs, while direct tourism spending in the state amounts to more than $15 billion annually.
“We’re excited to see lawmakers as enthusiastic about growing Colorado’s ski and tourism industry as we are,” said Melanie Mills, the President and CEO of Colorado Ski Country. “Colorado’s ski industry is a robust economic engine for the state and we’re happy to work with House members to ensure this sector remains strong.”
House Republicans’ visit to the 75-year-old ski resort comes as the third stop on their statewide Building a Better Colorado listening tour.
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