Colorado has become a beacon for association meeting planners looking for a combination of urban amenities and a stunning backdrop, be it for a weekend or an entire week of association events.

The Centennial State — named because it became a state just as the nation celebrated its 100th birthday — has always had a lot going for it. There are also hotels, convention centers and venues to meet the needs of any group.

When it comes to hosting meetings against a variety of backdrops, Colorado just about has it all.

Colorado is one of the fastest-growing states in the country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau…

Colorado, a vast and beautiful state highlighted by the Rocky Mountains and featuring numerous individual destinations large and small, has become popular with meeting planners who want to escape a typical urban setting and enjoy spectacular scenery.

Colorado is a particularly desirable destination for conferences because of easy air access from most of the U.S. and the enormous variety of destinations around the state.