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Steve Ducoff, executive director of the Pikes Peak Lodging Association, has a lot of worries -- difficult economic times, razor-thin margins and increasing taxes.
But he says there are some bright spots. The Quizno's Pro Challenge cycling event will bring 6,000 room nights to Colorado Springs, and the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament will provide national attention "that we just couldn't pay for."
The Pikes Peak Lodging Association has 36 members, including most of the full-service hotels in town, some bed-and-breakfast members and other types of lodging establishments. It serves as a trade organization and lobbies city and county government to keep their taxes low.
What are some of the challenges facing the hotel industry?
The latest report from the Colorado Hotel and Lodging Association for Colorado Springs indicates a weak sector. We were down 0.6 percent compared to 2010 for January. Of course, the first quarter is always the slowest...