Mountain Meetings | SPRING SUMMER 2019

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6 EDITOR’S LETTER

8 MEETING NOTES What’s new, fun ideas and the latest happenings in the Mountain West, all with the meetings and events industry in mind.

38 PEOPLE PROFILE Andrew Heidt keeps growing his industry expertise by relocating from Boulder to Boise.

BY BETH BUEHLER

Departments

18 VENUE REPORT Utilizing outdoor spaces in beautiful places is a must when meeting

among peaks. BY BETH BUEHLER

24 DESTINATION Cities by mountains like Denver, Salt Lake City and Boise offer the best of both worlds. BY BETH BUEHLER

Features

28 YEAR-ROUND APPEAL High-elevation destinations deliver four distinct seasons to wow guests, accommodate budgets and tap into a laid-back lifestyle.

BY ERIC PETERSON

33 MEETING MATCHMAKER Take a cue from online dating and line up your next meeting destination via the perfect proxy.

BY JULIE SCHEFF

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SCULPTURE GARDEN FESTIVAL DENVER, CO

ON the COVER

Powder Mountain’s Open Air Dining Series showcases different outdoor locations.

PHOTO BY: PAUL BUNDY | CURATOR: KELSEY O’CONNOR

TOP 10 REASONS TO CHOOSE COLORADO SPRINGS

Colorado Springs is a year-round meeting destination boasting mild temperatures, more than 300 days of endless blue skies and stunning natural scenery. Discover first-tier amenities, an array of properties and unique venues.

COLORADO SPRINGS AIRPORT

1It’s Colorado Springs - A top destination, attendees will be thrilled with such a beautiful backdrop.

2Complimentary services - From custom site visits to attendee items, the CVB offers award-winning guidance.

3Fantastic accommodations - 14,500 city-wide rooms and 450,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.

4Easy access - The Colorado Springs Airport is close to downtown with a variety of non-stop options.

5One-stop - The CVB staff is a convenient singlesource for all your event planning needs. 6 Personalization - Enjoy hands-on service through each step of the selection and planning process.

7Support system - Get assistance for services, activities and other event details when the time is right.

8Climate - Mild year-round climate and sunshine create the perfect environment, even in off-season.

9Expertise - Connect with a seasoned staff, intimately familiar with the choices in the area.

10 Promotion - Tap into destination assets, relationships, PR support, welcome bags and other tools.