This paper examines how tourism has always been one of Colorado's leading
industries, employing more than 200,000 Colorado
workers and attracting a variety of tourists. It looks at how in 2001, Colorado's booming economic growth came to a halt, mainly because of the same factors that caused the current U.S. recession and how today, the state is experiencing a stagnant economy and the weakest
employment performance in decades. As a result, many
industries, including travel and tourism, are sluggish. Outline Introduction Current Resources and Methods of Staying Afloat Recommendations for Small Colorado Resorts Conclusion