Downtown Denver Partnership’s Post

Tourism continues to reach new heights in Denver! Our city was once again a sought-after destination last year, with our city's tourism industry generating over $10 billion dollars in revenue thanks to 37.4 million visitors who came to us from around the globe. 2023 brought big impact - here's how they compared to 2022: 🚈 Transportation spending within the destination reached nearly $3 billion, a 10.7% increase 🏨 Lodging spending hit $2.5 billion, up 9.1% 🍴 Restaurant Food and Beverage spend reached nearly $1.5 billon, a 9.7% increase 🛍 Retail Purchases totaled just over $1 billion, achieving a 7.8% increase 🎟 Recreation, Sightseeing and Entertainment totaled $749 million, a 9.3% increase   Tourism is critical to our center city’s economic fabric and as Denver continues to attract visitors as a year-round destination, we can’t wait to welcome visitors to the new 16th Street! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eg2nADYu

There's been so much to celebrate in Downtown Denver so far this summer - and we're just getting started! Last week, we celebrated a historic moment with hundreds of our community members and project partners in the official opening of the first completed block of the new 16th Street.   We also had a blast hosting our annual Bike to Work Day activation in Skyline Park that brought over 500 people who commuted downtown on two wheels (and were well-deserving of the 650 pancakes served!) Thank you to our Bike to Work Day Sponsors: Gates Corporation, Lyft, East West Partners, Hines and Colorado Barricade Co.   We further celebrated the new block of 16th Street with our well-loved (and sold-out!) dining experience, CollaborEAT. Thank you to our CollaborEAT Sponsors for making this year’s event possible: PCL Construction, Molson Coors Beverage Company, BrightView Landscapes, TIAA, Martin/Martin, Inc, SideCar Public Relations, Bailey Program for Family Enterprise at DU and Stantec!   Thank you to those who joined us in the fun last week and we hope you’re ready for what’s to come next!

Building our city, making our place - a phrase that rang truer than ever to our organization this morning as our team joined with hundreds of community members and project partners to celebrate the first completed block of the new 16th Street. This moment marks the first of many celebrations to come as we work toward full completion of this truly world-class public space. Thanks to all who joined us to officially "open the door" to this exciting new chapter for our city. Be sure to check out the newly-completed block of 16th Street between Lawrence and Larimer Streets and join us in supporting the incredible businesses that make up the fabric of 16th Street and our center city. Mayor Mike Johnston, City and County of Denver, Denver Economic Development & Opportunity, PCL Construction, RTD, Kourtny Garrett, Denver Urban Renewal Authority

A BIG week ahead for the Downtown Denver Partnership and our center city - and we hope you'll join us!   16th Street Block Opening | Wed. June 26, 10 a.m. | Join the Partnership, Mayor Johnston, the City and County of Denver and the 16th Street Revitalization project partners for the opening of the first completed block of 16th Street (16th between Larimer and Arapahoe Streets) tomorrow at 10AM. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gnWkFq-3   Bike to Work Day: Pedal for Pancakes | Wed. June 26, 6 - 9 a.m. | Celebrate Bike to Work Day with us! Commute downtown on two wheels and have breakfast on us at Skyline Park! Thank you to our Bike to Work Day Sponsors for making one of our favorite mornings of the year possible: Gates Corporation, Lyft, East West Partners, Hines and Colorado Barricade Co.   CollaborEAT: Savor 16th | Thurs. June 27, 5:30 p.m. | Want a special experience of the first opened block of 16th Street? Join us for CollaborEAT, a one-of-a-kind outdoor dining experience in the heart of the downtown! With delicious food from our local restaurants, gorgeous views of our newest 16th Street block and an afterparty at Reynard Social, this evening will be one to remember. Thank you to our CollaborEAT Sponsors: PCL Construction, Molson Coors Beverage Company, BrightView Landscapes, TIAA, Martin/Martin, SideCar Public Relations, Bailey Program for Family Enterprise at DU and Stantec! Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gWTYUW6T

This past week, we officially launched the 2024 Popup Denver Entrepreneurship program! Fourteen Colorado-based entrepreneurs were selected for the program’s various tracks: Starter, Maker, and Explorer. A huge thank you to our program sponsor, Wells Fargo!   Our Maker entrepreneurs will be featured at the Popup Denver Maker Market at Union Station on June 8th. Since its launch in 2022, the Popup Denver program, spearheaded by the Downtown Denver Partnership and Denver Economic Development & Opportunity, has introduced unique activations to the 16th Street mall, including Museum for Black Girls and Abstract Denver. Learn more at: www.popupdenver.org!

Experience the new 16th Street at one of downtown's most iconic events! CollaborEAT is not just a meal, it's a gathering of passionate community members who are shaping the future of our city. Whether you're a food enthusiast, an advocate for urban revitalization, or simply looking for a night of culinary exploration, join us for an evening filled with flavor, connection, and inspiration. We will transform an entire block of 16th Street into an outdoor dining experience with delicious bites from downtown restaurants. Thank you to our sponsors: PCL Construction, Molson Coors Beverage Company, BrightView Landscapes, TIAA, Bailey Program for Family Enterprise at University of Denver, SideCar Public Relations, Stantec and Thompson Denver!  Don’t miss this unforgettable evening marking the next chapter of Denver’s Main Street! Buy tickets at: https://lnkd.in/gWTYUW6T