DENVER-Colorado's tourism industry lobbies the State's politicians for a $10 million boost to fund additional marketing of the state's natural assets. The sector brings in over $550 million to tax coffers but could do more in this economy with incentives.

DENVER-An Atlanta hotel chain has added a new property to its stable, the Mainstay Suites near the Denver Tech Center.

VAIL, CO-The SEC is has opened a probe of Vail Resorts Inc. regarding some of its accounting practices. The ski resort firm's accounting was handled until last year by Arthur Andersen.

DENVER-AIMCO, a major national apartment landlord, has announced its results for 2002. The numbers are reasonably good, mainly because of some property sales the REIT made last year.

DENVER-The Lofts at Downing Street Station condominium project have opened their model apartments for viewing. The building, which will include first floor retail space as well, will open March 1.

DENVER-The area sees a significant decrease in multifamily construction permits. However, market forces prevail as enough new product will be built to supply demand.

LITTLETON, CO-The South Broadway Medical Center has opened in southwest Denver boasting a comfortable and inviting environment with glass atriums and a fully equipped wellness center.

DENVER-Two Trammell Crow brokers put their negotiating skills to the test and passed with flying colors by saving Crescent VII and VII from near 80% vacancy by renegotiating and expanding several key tenants' leases.