The Southern Ute Tribal Council recently announced a new partnership with the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) staff in an effort to boost tourism and economic development on tribal lands.
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe, located in southwestern Colorado, is known for its rich cultural history and stunning landscapes. However, despite its natural beauty and cultural significance, the tribe has struggled to attract tourists to the area.
In an effort to address this issue, the Southern Ute Tribal Council has partnered with the CTO staff to develop a comprehensive marketing plan to promote tourism on tribal lands. The partnership will involve collaborating on marketing campaigns, creating promotional materials, and hosting events to showcase the tribe’s unique culture and heritage.
The goal of the partnership is to increase tourism to the area, which will in turn boost the local economy and create new opportunities for tribal members. By working together with the CTO staff, the Southern Ute Tribal Council hopes to raise awareness of the tribe’s cultural significance and attract visitors from across the state and beyond.
In a statement, Southern Ute Tribal Chairman, Christine Sage, expressed her excitement about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to be working with the Colorado Tourism Office staff to promote tourism on our tribal lands. This partnership will not only help to boost our local economy but also raise awareness of the rich cultural heritage of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe.”
The CTO staff also expressed their enthusiasm about the partnership, with Director Cathy Ritter stating, “We are excited to work with the Southern Ute Tribal Council to promote tourism on tribal lands. This partnership will allow us to showcase the unique culture and heritage of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe and attract visitors from across the state and beyond.”
Overall, the partnership between the Southern Ute Tribal Council and the CTO staff represents a significant step forward in promoting tourism and economic development on tribal lands. By working together, the two organizations hope to create new opportunities for tribal members and showcase the rich cultural heritage of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe to a wider audience.
