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Home My WebLink About16. VLMDAC Trip to Aspen 08.21.2017 Packet v5 Vail Local Marketing District Advisory Council Trip | August 21-22, 2017 Contents: • Hotel Address • Contact Phone #’s • Itinerary/Schedule • Town Map • Aspen Contact List • 2017 Aspen Fact Sheet 2017 VLMDAC Trip to Aspen Page 1 Hotel Address: Limelight Hotel 355 S Monarch St, Aspen, CO 81611 (970) 925-3025 www.limelighthotel.com Contact Mobile Phone Numbers: 1. Jenn Bruno – 970-471-4572 2. John Dawsey - 970-331-7938 3. Kelli McDonald – 970-390-3295 4. Laura Waniuk – 760-216-3075 5. Laurie Mullen – 970-376-5639 6. Phil Metz – 303-910-6507 7. Scott Gubrud - 970-376-8969 8. Skip Thurnauer - 630-728-6630 Included on USB drive given at meetings: • 2015-2017 Council Action Plan • 2016 Year in Review • VEAC Work Plan • Economic Development Strategic Plan • VLMDAC 5 Year Strategic Plan • CSE 5 Year Strategic Plan • Then & Now Presentation • Environmental Strategic Plan 2017 VLMDAC Trip to Aspen Page 2 Itinerary/Schedule DateDayTimeItineraryContact/Meeting WithPhone#LocationAddress8/21/2017Monday7:30amCME Departs to AspenJohn Dawsey970-331-7938Town of Vail Municipal parking lot75 S. Frontage Road8/21/2017Monday10:00amArrive in Aspen970-925-3345Limelight Hotel355 S Monarch St, Aspen, CO 81611 8/21/2017Monday10:15am - 11:45amVLMDAC Mtg970-925-3345Limelight Hotel355 S Monarch St, Aspen, CO 81611 8/21/2017Monday12:00-1:45pmLunch - Aspen Ski Co.Pete Hayda - Director of Sales and Marketing for the Lodging Division of Aspen Ski Co.970-920-6332 970-331-1192Little Nell - CME675 East Durant Avenue, Aspen, CO 816118/21/2017Monday2:00 – 3:15pmStay Aspen Snowmass, CME TransportBill Tomcich - President970-925-9000 Riverside Plaza - CME255 Gold Rivers Court, #300 Basalt, Colorado 816218/21/2017Monday3:30 – 4:45pmAspen InstituteMegan Bentzin - Stewardship and Cultivation Associate, Society of Fellows 970-544-7994Aspen Institute, Paepke Building - CME1000 N. 3rd Street, Aspen, CO 816118/21/2017Monday5:00-6:15pmCME Back to LimelightJohn Dawsey970-331-79388/21/2017Monday6:30pmDinner970-925-9022L’Hostoria Restaurant620 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 816118/22/2017Tuesday8:00-8:45amBreakfast970-925-3345Limelight355 S Monarch St, Aspen, CO 81611 8/22/2017Tuesday9:00am-10:15amMeet with City of AspenDon Taylor - Finance Director + Staff970-920-5027 City of Aspencorner of Galena & Hopkins130 S. Galena St. Aspen, CO 816118/22/2017Tuesday10:30am-11:45amMeet with Aspen ChamberDebbie Braun - President/CEO + Staff970-925-1940 Aspen Chamber Resort Assocation425 Rio Grande Pl, Aspen, CO 816118/22/2017Tuesday12:00-1:00pmLunch 970-429-7610Prospect Restaurant @ Hotel Jerome330 East Main Street, Aspen, CO 816118/22/2017Tuesday1:00-2:45pm Walking Tour of AspenDean Weiler970-948-4349Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. If threat of rain, bring along umbrella or jacket.Meet at Hotel Jerome8/22/2017Tuesday3:00pmCME Departs to VailJohn Dawsey970-331-7938Limelight Hotel355 S Monarch St, Aspen, CO 81611 8/22/2017Tuesday5:30pmCME Arrives in VailJohn Dawsey970-331-7938Town of Vail Municipal parking lot75 S. Frontage Road2017 VLMDAC Trip to Aspen Page 3 Town Map 2017 VLMDAC Trip to Aspen Page 4 Contact List Aspen Chamber, Debbie Braun, Pres/CEO, 970.925.1940 City of Aspen, Don Taylor, Finance Director, 970.920.5027 City of Aspen, Mitzi Rapkin, Community Relations Director, 970.920.5082 Stay Aspen Snowmass, Bill Tomcich, President, 970.925.9000 Aspen Institute, Megan Bentzin, Stewardship and Cultivation Associate, Society of Fellows (she may be able to talk to us about the Aspen Music Festival too since it is held at the Aspen Institute)- 970-925-7010 2017 VLMDAC Trip to Aspen Page 5 Peer Resorts Questions • Current impressions • Public/private partnerships • What makes a place special • What are the challenges • Community/business/town entities that work together • Culture of service • Year-round economy • Summer vs. winter initiatives • Retail diversity, business variety • Retail changing: losing, staying the same or gaining as an amenity and sales tax driver • Strength of event platform as an economic driver - implications • Importance of regional airport – current program, MRGs, growth potential, • Preserving the uniqueness and special charm of a place • Opportunities and vision of the community • Ease of navigating - parking, signage and wayfinding • Sustainability efforts • Lodging mix – occupancy, ADR, RevPar, trends • Taxes, special districts Resort Topics 2017 VLMDAC Trip to Aspen Page 6 2017 Aspen Fact Sheet Life in the 81611: The Who, What, Where, Why & How of Aspen Location: Located in Pitkin County, Aspen is nestled in the heart of the White River National Forest surrounded by the peaks of the Elk Mountain Range in the central Rocky Mountains. History: More than a century ago, silver prospectors braved the wilderness of the upper valley of the Roaring Fork River, entering a favorite summer hunting ground of the Ute Indians to discover one of the richest silver lodes in the world. In a few short years, Aspen’s silver mines would produce nearly $100 million of silver ore. Aspen was founded in 1880. By the time the first ski runs were developed in the late 1930s, the town already had a 60-year-old history marked by its surroundings, historic buildings and character. This establishment and the visionary guidance of community leaders in the 1940s and 1950s made Aspen an enclave for art, science and culture. Sister Cities: Aspen Sister Cities’ mission is to share ideas and cultures through the international exchange of students and community members from Aspen and Aspen’s respective sister cities. Aspen sister cities include Bariloche, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Chamonix-Mont Blanc, Davos, Shimmukappu and Queenstown, New Zealand. Access: Aspen is in the southeastern end of the Roaring Fork Valley, 220 miles southwest of Denver and 130 miles southeast of Grand Junction. Highway 82 is the major roadway leading in and out of Aspen connecting to Interstate I-70 at Glenwood Springs to the north and 12,095-foot Independence Pass to the south. Another scenic route from Denver is 1-70 West to 91 South, through Leadville, to 24 South, then west onto Highway 82 over Independence Pass. (The Pass is open only from May through October.) Altitude: 7,908 feet / 2,422 meters at Aspen’s base elevation Geography: Mountains: Aspen is home to seven 14ers: North Maroon Bells, South Maroon Bells, Pyramid, Capitol, Castle and Snowmass in the Elk Mountain Range and La Plata, located just over the Independence Pass. Rivers: Roaring Fork, Castle Creek, Hunter Creek, Maroon Creek 2017 VLMDAC Trip to Aspen Page 7 Airline Access: Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE) is the local airport, located only three miles from downtown Aspen. Aspen is served by United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. Aspen is a 30-minute flight from Denver International Airport (DEN) via United Express, which offers six to 11 daily flights, or is a 3.5-hour, 220-mile drive from Denver. There is also non-stop service from Los Angeles on United Airlines and American Airlines and seasonal service from Atlanta and Minneapolis-St. Paul to Aspen on Delta Air Lines. In addition, there are flights from Dallas to Aspen on American Airlines and from Houston to Aspen on United Airlines. On-demand air charter service is also available through Aspen Base Operation, the privately owned component of Aspen’s air transfer. A popular air service alternative is Eagle County Airport (EGE) located 78 miles from Aspen. Ground Transportation: Colorado Mountain Express provides ground service to Aspen from Eagle County Airport and Denver International Airport. Most hotels, shops and restaurants are within comfortable walking distance, and taxis, limos and hotel courtesy vans provide service to and from the Aspen airport and around town. The Roaring Fork Transit Authority (RFTA) provides extensive bus service between Aspen and Snowmass, as well as service to other Roaring Fork Valley communities including Basalt, El Jebel, Carbondale and Glenwood Springs. RFTA shuttles depart from the Rubey Park Transit Station, located on Durant Avenue at least twice per hour from 6 a.m. – 2:15 a.m. daily. Service is free around town and as far as Brush Creek Intercept Lot / Snowmass. Amtrak has a train station in Glenwood Springs, CO. Size and Population: The City of Aspen spans 3.66 square miles. Year-round population of the City of Aspen proper is approximately 6,658, and the population of the upper Roaring Fork Valley including Aspen, Snowmass, Woody Creek and unincorporated Pitkin County is approximately 10,000. High-season population is approximately 27,000. The average daily population in Aspen is 20,871. Generally, the heaviest days for visitation during the summer occur during July and early August. 2017 VLMDAC Trip to Aspen Page 8 Climate: Characteristic of high altitudes with dry air, low humidity and intense sunshine, Aspen boasts an average of 300 days of sunshine annually. In the spring, temperatures during the day range from 50 degrees to 70 degrees and drop to 40 degrees and below at night. Summer weather is warm and dry with temperatures occasionally as high as 85 degrees during the day. Brief afternoon showers and thunderstorms are frequent. Evening temperatures may drop below 50 degrees. The last two weeks of September and the first two weeks of October are noted for the intense fall foliage. Temperatures range from 60 to 70 degrees in the daytime, and evening temperatures range from 30 to 40 degrees. Lodging: Aspen offers approximately 50 lodging properties ranging from affordable to luxury. Off-season rooms from $89. Peak-season summer season rooms from $129. Stay Aspen Snowmass is the official central reservations desk for Aspen and Snowmass. (www.stayaspensnowmass.com; 888.670.0788) Fast Facts: Restaurants/Bars: Approximately 80 Shops/Boutiques: Approximately 235 Grocery/Convenience Stores: 3 Activities: Summer activities in Aspen include: hiking, road and mountain biking, rafting, kayaking, stand-up paddling, fly-fishing, horseback riding, golf, tennis, paragliding, and four-wheeling. Families: Aspen Recreation Center; Aspen Historical Society; Day Camps: Ajax Adventure Camp, Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES), Theatre Aspen, Aspen Art Museum, Rio Grande Skate Park; Silver Queen Gondola rides. 2017 VLMDAC Trip to Aspen Page 9 Additional Amenities: Dog friendly? Yes. Many lodges accept dogs. Smoking regulations? Yes. In 2006, Colorado Governor Bill Owens signed the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act, which bans smoking in public places, including restaurants and bars. Smoking is still allowed at The Cigar Bar in Aspen, a cigar- tobacco bar, exempt from the new law. Marijuana – For information on recreational marijuana use in the Aspen area, which was legislated under Colorado Law Amendment 64, visit www.aspenchamber.org; or click here: https://www.aspenchamber.org/aspen- community/amendment64/ Aspen Valley Hospital Pharmacies – Carl’s Pharmacy, City Market Pharmacy, Clark’s Pharmacy Recreation Centers (public) – Aspen Recreation Center, Red Brick Recreation Center Golf course (public): Aspen Golf Course Parks: 30 Skating rinks (public): Indoor rinks—Lewis Ice Arena and Aspen Ice Garden; outdoor rink—Silver Circle Ice Rink (seasonal) and ARC (seasonal) Tennis court facilities (public): Numerous around town and Har-Tru courts at Aspen Golf and Tennis Club Library: Aspen/Pitkin County Library is in the center of town and includes a children’s library on the lower level Fitness facilities (public and private): Aspen Club & Spa, Aspen Recreation Center, Jean Robert’s Gym, Maroon Creek Club, 02 Aspen, Snowmass Club, Snowmass Recreation Center Soccer fields Sand volleyball courts Alpine gardens Outdoor amphitheater Open space Recreational paths Real Estate: Total Value of Pitkin County real estate: $36.7 billion (as of mid-2008). Average price of a single family home in Aspen is approximately $4.8 million. For media information and images, visit www.aspenchamber.org/media and contact Promo Communications at 970.925.8480 or Greg Fitzsimmons greg@promocommunications.com Maureen Poschman maureen@promocommunications.com Melissa Wisenbaker melissa@promocommunications.com For visitor information, visit www.aspenchamber.org, or call 1.888.290.1324 or 970.925.1940. Connect with Aspen on Facebook, Twitter (@AspenCO), Instagram (@AspenCO), YouTube and the blog. 2017 VLMDAC Trip to Aspen Page 10 2017 Spring/Summer/Fall Event Dates May 20 Ride for the Pass June 6/16-6/18 FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen 6/18-6/23 Summer Words 6/23-7/1 JAS Aspen Snowmass June Experience 6/24-8/19 Theatre Aspen’s Summer Repertory 6/29-8/20 Aspen Music Festival and School Summer Season July 7/4 Aspen’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration 7/8-8/18 Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Presents Summer Dance 7/19-22 Aspen Institute: Aspen Security Forum 7/22 Aspen Arts Festival August 8/5 Audi Power of Four Mountain Bike 8/6 Aspen Science Center’s Summer Science Fair 8/6-8/13 Red Brick Plein Air Festival 8/12 Aspen Backcountry Marathon 8/23-27 MountainSummit: MountainFilm in Aspen Festival 8/24-27 Men’s Vows Presents: Aspen Summer Holiday 8/30-9/4 Motherlode Volleyball Classic September 9/1-9/3 JAS Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience 9/14-9/17 50th Annual Aspen Ruggerfest 9/23 Golden Leaf Half Marathon October 10/3-10/8 39th Annual Aspen Filmfest 10/5-10/7 The Meeting 2017 VLMDAC Trip to Aspen Page 11