
Join us in strengthening our community through the promotion of tourism.
By promoting our region’s diverse tourism opportunities we aspire to drive economic development for both Alamosa and the greater San Luis Valley region. Utilizing responsible tourism messaging we further aim to transform Alamosa into an increasingly prominent travel destination while simultaneously supporting our area’s vibrant business sector, cultural history, and the entire community.
We’ve created this page to establish a digital connection to the restaurants, lodging properties, and many businesses that make up our amazing community. Our goal is to improve the way we work together and ultimately strengthen our community.

$5.2 Million
Direct Tax Receipts

$57.01
Return On Investment

478
Direct Tourism Employment

$78.9 Million
Direct Traveler Spending
View our full Economic Impact and Annual Report here.

What We Do
Our purpose is to drive demand for visitation to Alamosa, which we do through a combination of marketing and destination development. We use a modern, integrated marketing approach, consisting of advertising, digital promotion, social media, public relations, and much more. Our organization prints the Alamosa Visitor Guide, the San Luis Valley Trail Guide, and a host of other promotional materials to inspire visitation to Alamosa and the San Luis Valley.

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Get Involved
Visit Alamosa is your community partner in tourism. Whether you’re a small business owner, a resident, or a visitor, there are many ways to get involved in our community. Reach out and let’s work together!

Event Programming
We lead the organization of First Fridays and organize programs such as “We Love Our National Park” and “Restaurant Week”, which enhance visitor and community engagement in Alamosa. Furthermore, our Board oversees a Marketing Grant that funds projects related to the promotion of tourism, arts & culture and public events.
A Warm Welcome for Visitors
Visit Alamosa operates the Welcome Center in Alamosa where we aim to enrich the experiences of our visitors and encourage them to extend their stays. Through the Welcome Center and similar marketing avenues, we strive to manage tourism to our community, emphasizing responsible recreation and encouraging off-peak visitation.


Free Promotion for Local Businesses
Our website is built to help local businesses showoff their stuff! Whether it’s an event, upcoming special, or a business listing, placement on our website will help you get noticed by our 230,000+ annual website visitors.

Local Marketing District Board Meeting
Interested in participating in one of our Board meetings? This group convenes every 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm at 8900 Independence Way (County Commissioner’s Room), Alamosa, CO 81101
Meet the Team
Visit Alamosa is the tourism marketing entity for Alamosa County. Visit Alamosa encompasses both the Alamosa Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Marketing District Board & Tourism Board, who are appointed by the Alamosa County Commissioners. Our organization is funded by a combination of two voter-approved taxes, the Marketing District Tax and Lodging Tax, both of which are paid by visitors to our hotels, RV parks, and short-term rentals.
Visit Alamosa Staff
The Visit Alamosa is a dedicated team of staff and board of directors who care deeply about Alamosa and the surrounding area. We strive to ensure your visit here is as full and rich as possible, and you will find that our down-home hospitality cannot be matched anywhere.

Elizabeth Sumner
Director of Destination Development and Public Relations

Ellen Dodds
Colorado Welcome Center Support Operator
2025 Board Members

Debora Hankinson
President
Alamosa KOA Campground

Liz Thomas-Hensley
Vice President
Adams State University

Danielle Van Veghten
Treasurer
Alamosa State Bank

Fred Bunch
Great Sand Dunes National Park

Robert Orindulph
Edward Jones Investments

Annette Ostrander-Feske
Rustic Rook Resort
