Roberts: "General promotion of Colorado" is not the idea behind $10M event incentive program
VAIL — Rep. Dylan Roberts is aware that the trailhead parking might get crowded this summer, and in-town buses could be busy, as well. But in promoting specific events, rather than general tourism, local communities might plan better for the crowds that could be headed here, Roberts said. That’s why Roberts, who represents Eagle and Routt counties in the state legislature, is targeting one-time events like weddings in his recently proposed Colorado Meeting and Events Incentive Program. The bill to create that program is scheduled for review by the House Business Affairs and Labor Committe...