The City of Trinidad Tourism Department oversees the development, management, and promotion of tourism for Trinidad. Primary functions for the department include operating the Trinidad Tourism/Events Office and managing visittrinidadcolorado.com.
Funding for tourism is provided through a portion of the 6% City of Trinidad lodging tax that is administered by the city. With these dollars the city supports projects and campaigns to improve the Trinidad visitor experience and resident quality of life while preserving its unique cultural heritage and natural environment.
How it Works
A Lodging Tax Advisory Board meets regularly to provide input on the city’s investments for:
35% – sustainable tourism marketing, including advertising and attracting conferences, conventions, capital expenditures, and meetings
30% – for maintenance, improvement, and development of recreation facilities and programs
20% – personnel and expenses related to tourism including, but not limited to, the Colorado Welcome Center and a CVB
10% – to support art and cultural events, programs, and facilities
5% – for any of the above purposes or other purposes related to the impacts of tourism
The City of Trinidad maintains various resources and programs to support tourism businesses and organizations, promote visitor experiences, and guide visitors to explore unique and authentic Trinidad experiences safely and responsibly. Tourism businesses and organizations are invited to explore the following resources and services provided by the city.
Support Services
City Resources
Industry Resources
Website Resources
Advisory Board and City Staff
Lodging Tax Advisory Board
The Lodging Tax Advisory Board is composed of five volunteer members, with the purpose to study, investigate, and advise the City Council as to the development and promulgation of policies for the implementation, support and use of revenues derived from lodging tax revenues. The Board may also advise on other policy-related matters related to tourism as requested from time to time by the City Council.
Current Members:
Kyle Wagner (term 5/15/26)
Joe Kozlowicz (term 5/15/26)
Eric Shephard (term 5/15/28)
Kris Miller (term 5/15/28)
The Board meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Community members are invited to attend. To request a topic for public discussion contact Victor Gutierrez.
City Staff
Victor Gutierrez
Space To Create & Tourism Coordinator
City of Trinidad
210 W. Main St.
Trinidad, Colorado 81082
719-846-9843 x 160
victor.gutierrez@trinidad.co.gov
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