Story Ideas & Media Kit

First International Nonstop Route

The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is excited to announce nonstop seasonal service to Cancún (CUN) with Southwest Airlines. The weekly service is slated to begin June 7, 2025, and is the first scheduled international route COS will serve.

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Concourse Modernization Project

The Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is set to receive $8 million in grant funding for its Concourse Modernization project, ElevateCOS, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The grant was awarded through a competitive process known as the Airport Terminal Program (ATP), which aims to address aging infrastructure, improve terminal capacity, enhance environmental sustainability and accessibility, and encourage competition. COS has previously received funds for the project, which commenced in September 2023 and is expected to be completed in 2026.

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Oak Meadows Park – Renovation

Located in southwest Colorado Springs, this playground completed renovation and now provides new, accessible equipment with ADA compliant parking and access to both the playground and Fire Station 16’s Community Room. Features include new, accessible surface and all new play equipment.

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Visit Colorado Springs + Recite Me Partnership

Visit Colorado Springs partnered with Recite Me, an inclusive software program that boosts website accessibility. The assistive toolbar includes features like screen reader, language translation, styling and customization, reading aids and more. It’s now live on VisitCOS.com and can be accessed from every page.

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Visit Colorado Springs + Wheel the World Partnership

Visit Colorado Springs partnered with Wheel the World to become Destination Verified and provide robust accessibility information to those planning their trips. The partnership included creation of a marketing video that showcases the region’s accessibility.

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2025 U.S. Senior Open at The Broadmoor

The Broadmoor Golf Club is proud to host the 45th U.S. Senior Open Championship from June 26-29, 2025. All-time, this will be the ninth USGA championship and the third U.S. Senior Open contested at our legendary resort. Championship tickets and volunteer registration are now available.

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50% of the Story – New Exhibit at the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum

The museum launched a new, permanent exhibit in July highlighting women expressing creativity. 50% of the Story: Women Expressing Creativity transforms the CSPM collection to more accurately reflect the complexity, diversity and uniqueness of the Pikes Peak region. Using historic artwork and artifacts, alongside contemporary pieces, the 50% exhibit creates a beautiful conversation between women across time, demonstrating how they’ve always told their stories through art and creativity.

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Ford Amphitheater – New Opening

Located in North Colorado Springs, this brand-new amphitheater features fire pit suites, panoramic views, robust dining options and more.

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Eleven18 by Chef Brother Luck – New Concept

Started as a project by a couple local chefs, Eleven18 is now fully operated by Chef Brother Luck, of Four by Brother Luck. It’s a Latin tapas bar, featuring a 10-course “Siesta Tasting Menu.”

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Evergreen Restaurant – New Opening

Located in Downtown Colorado Springs, the new restaurant features European-inspired fare like shakshuka and crepes.

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Gratitude Zero Proof Bar – New Opening

Zero proof beverages and kava bar (opened in June 2024) located in The Sluice in Old Colorado City.

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ICONS – New Location Reopening

Colorado Springs’ premiere gay bar is set to reopen in a new location in fall 2024 after a fire damaged the previous location. The new location will feature ICONS’ famous singing bartenders and a regular calendar of events.

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Nacho Matrix – New Opening

Opening September 2024, Nacho Matrix will celebrate the art of nacho-making. The menu will include different variations on nachos as well as the opportunity to customize. Located in the Old North End neighborhood within the Lincoln Center, next to Goat Patch Brewing.

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Chamonix Casino Hotel – New Opening

Nestled in the majestic Rockies, at the center of historic Cripple Creek, the new Chamonix Casino Hotel (opened in late 2023) offers Colorado’s best casino resort experience. And it's the only Colorado casino with roots in Las Vegas! With plush guest rooms and suites, and a spectacular new casino, Chamonix is less than an hour from Colorado Springs.

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Flying Horse Resort & Club – Now Dog-Friendly

Guests of the Resort can now bring their dog on vacation to experience the majesty of everything Colorado Springs and Flying Horse has to offer. Simply call the lodge front desk to secure your dog’s reservation. Maximum of two dogs per room reservation, additional fees apply. With easy access to neighborhood walking trails and parks, as well as a multitude of dog-friendly adventures in the area, you and your dog will have a memorable vacation!

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Hotel Polaris – New Opening

Located at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Hotel Polaris will open in late 2024. Features include 375 guestrooms, diverse dining options including a rooftop bar and restaurant, Ascend Spa & Wellness, 40,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space and an indoor flight simulator.

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Mining Exchange Hotel – Rebrand and Renovation

The new Mining Exchange Hotel is now a haven for modern travelers with a nod to Colorado’s gilded past. The reimagined property invites guests to celebrate the past by embracing the rugged yet refined essence of the West through 128 re-designed guestrooms inspired by the destination. This lobby doubles as a living room for locals and guests, two new food and beverage concepts, inspiring meeting and events spaces and a full-service spa. BLK MGK, the hotel’s high-craft, full-service coffee bar is now open, with a full menu of breakfast and lunch items, a range of specialty coffee and tea beverages featuring a unique selection of tincture add-ons, along with coffee-based cocktails, wine and beer.

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Aspen Aesthetics & Wellness – New Opening

Just opened in September 2024, Aspen Aesthetics & Wellness is located at University Village in Colorado Springs. The spa offers medical aesthetic treatments, injections, botox, dermal fillers, microneedling, hydrafacial, laser hair removal, chemical peels, red light therapy and much more.

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Colorado Salt Cave Wellness Center – New Opening

A holistic healing center for the mind, body and soul. Offering salt therapy, massage, red light, cold plunge, Ayuredic treatments and more.

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