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Suzanne Harrison
Position: Staff reporter

How does DATO plan its marketing, operations?

As a non-profit, business-type organization, the Durango Area Tourism Office is contracted by both the city and county to provide tourism marketing services. These services are paid from rec...

Tourism: Is it worth the investment?

Tourism is a major industry, not only in Durango and La Plata County, but also in the state of Colorado. Here is some almost mind-boggling information concerning the effect of to...

Meet the groups behind Durango’s economic scene

Recently, I met with the directors of the following economic development organizations in Durango. These organizations, referred to as the A,B,C,D, & L group, are as follows: ...

Journey to DATO director a lifetime voyage

In my last column, I described the history and background of my predecessor. In today’s column, I thought it might be a good idea to tell you a little about myself and my goals for the Duran...

Former DATO director a man of many stories

This is my first column and first week as the new executive director of the Durango Area Tourism Office (DATO to most folks). Prior to this, I had been working and “apprenticing” under the a...