This year’s Global Business Travel Association convention took the GT team to Denver.
As a good friend from college lives in nearby Colorado Springs, I took the opportunity to travel a day early and spend some time with her before the convention got going. This was my third trip to the Denver area, and I was eager to see and try a few different activities than before.
Upon arrival, my friend and I lunched at Cherry Cricket, in the Cherry Creek Mall area, offering plentiful options and outdoor seating for visitors looking to shop. Here, I tried the popular pork green chili on a burrito; I highly recommend the local staple. Dick Evans took my advice and sampled green chili on his scrambled eggs the next morning!
I also took the opportunity to go on my first Colorado hike at Palmer Park in Colorado Springs on Sunday morning. My friend’s dog, Chuck, was the perfect guide. Later that same day, after setting up the booth, Dick, Olivia Falcione and I celebrated National Ice Cream Day at 5280 in Denver’s 16th Street Mall area. It was the perfect sweet treat on a hot day. GBTA really kicked off Sunday night with a welcome party at Mile High Stadium, where the GT staff celebrated like Super Bowl champions.
The rest of our days were filled with the all-important business of travel, and amid meetings, we checked out the newest business-class offerings from airlines, like United’s Polaris, and heard from guest speakers Julia Louis Dreyfuss and Peyton Manning. The rest of 2016 and all of 2017 look to be exciting years in the world of travel. Wednesday morning, it was time to depart, and Dick, Holly Riddle, Jeff Sohinki and I decided to try Denver’s new light rail train from Union Station, two blocks from our hotel, to the airport.
The 37-minute trip for $9 couldn’t have been easier — as we walked up, a train was readying to depart. The trip was swift, the trains were clean and not overly crowded and we avoided all potential city traffic. I’ll definitely use the service next time I return. Today, I jet off to Belgium; be sure to check my next blog for more on that trip.
— Kimberly Krol, editor in chief
Read This Next
Introducing
FX Excursions
FX Excursions offers the chance for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in destinations around the world.
#globility
Insta FeedDaily
May 7, 2024Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum Opens in Atchison, Kansas
After acquiring Muriel, the world’s last remaining Lockheed Electra 10-E aircraft, an identical model to the plane Amelia Earhart piloted on her final flight, Atchison Amelia Earhart Foundation’s longtime vision for a first-of-its-kind museum took flight.
Sponsored Content
Revel in a European Summer with AmaWaterways
Pedal through sun-drenched vineyards, hike amidst blooming wildflowers and take a refreshing dip in your ship's sun-deck whirlpool. Indulge in the flavors of the region with delectable dishes featuring luscious Wachau Valley apricots and succulent Serbian plums. As night falls, watch as the cities along the rivers come alive, pulsating with an irresistible electric energy. The sun-soaked days and vibrant nights offer a compelling reason to embark on an AmaWaterways river cruise during the upcoming summer months.
Daily
May 7, 2024Azamara Cruises Launches 2025, 2026 Voyages
Azamara Cruises recently unveiled its 2025 and 2026 winter sailings, which will visit eight maiden ports. The sailings also include a Grand Voyage that circumnavigates South America, and back-to-back Caribbean sailings without any sea days. Multiple Extended Destination Days on every sailing let guests spend more time exploring.
Leisure Lifestyle 2024
May 7, 2024Choose from Europe’s Most Spectacular Beaches for a Summer Getaway
Fringed by palm trees, surrounded by dunes, pounded by bragging-rights surf or buzzing with après-sun life — whatever style of beach floats your board, Europe has the right patch of sand for you.
Sponsored Content
Share Your Travel Preferences with Global Traveler in a Short Survey & Win
Learning more about our readers’ travel habits and preferences ensures Global Traveler delivers the content you desire. As the travel industry has adapted and changed over the last few years, it’s more important than ever to connect. To best meet your short- and long-term travel content needs, please help us!
Daily
May 7, 2024Discover 3 Olympic-Inspired Adventures
With the summer Olympic Games on the horizon, try your hand at some of the sports featured in the games with these travel providers and itineraries.
What Maui Visitors Need to Know
Daily
May 6, 2024PONANT’s New Catamaran to Set Sail This Summer
Daily
May 6, 2024Daily
May 3, 20247 New Hotels to Stay at in Saudi Arabia This Year
Ever expanding in the realm of tourism, Saudi Arabia redefines hospitality itself with seven new hotels hitting the scene this year. From exclusive beach resorts to remote desert getaways, these hotels should top your Saudi Arabia travel list in 2024.
Sponsored Content
Experience Luxury and Tranquility at Hamad International Airport’s Hotel
Known as one of the best airports in the world and voted Best Airport in the Middle East by Global Traveler readers, Hamad International Airport aims to set new standards for the airport industry that exceed the expectations of travelers through its facility.
Daily
May 3, 2024Visit These 5 Sustainable Winemakers in Temecula Valley, California
Temecula Valley in southern California combines traditional winemaking techniques with innovative sustainable practices. Many local wineries focus on soil health, water conservation and biodiversity to produce high-quality grapes and benefit the environment.
ShareThis