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Richard Scharf @VisitDenverCEO

I am the president and CEO of VISIT DENVER, the Mile High City's convention & visitors bureau.

Joined February 2010
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Richard Scharf retweeted
U.S. Travel
 @USTravel
3 May 2020
Today kicks off National Travel and Tourism Week! This year’s spotlight of our industry is more important than ever. Join us in highlighting the #SpiritOfTravel for #nttw20.
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Richard Scharf retweeted
U.S. Travel
 @USTravel
3 May 2020
Happy National Travel and Tourism Week! Join us in celebrating the strength, selflessness and resiliency of the travel industry for #nttw20. #SpiritOfTravel
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Like the rest of our 10 million-strong industry, VISIT DENVER looks forward to the time in the near future when people can safely meet and get back to the business of learning, growing and connecting. This video from @meetingsmeanbiz says it all! vimeo.com/407304710

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Congrats to all the Denver and Colorado chefs and restaurateurs for their MANY @beardfoundation awards! You're all winners already in our minds. theknow.denverpost.com/2020/…
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Richard Scharf retweeted
Denver Int'l Airport @DENAirport
13 Feb 2020
What a way to wrap up a decade! DEN served nearly 7️⃣0️⃣ million passengers, added 1️⃣6️⃣ new destinations and 3️⃣8️⃣ new routes in 2019 ✈️✈️✈️ #FlyDEN
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Did you know more people in Denver attend arts & culture events than any other city in the country?? Yes, we do that here! theknow.denverpost.com/2020/…
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Richard Scharf retweeted
U.S. Travel
 @USTravel
21 Dec 2019
🚨Brand USA is officially REAUTHORIZED through 2027.🚨 Special thanks to our many champions in Congress AND to our industry who helped make our voice heard every step of the way. Thanks to YOU, Brand USA will continue working for ALL of America.
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Looking forward to #LEX19 in Dallas with @DenLeadership
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We would be honored to host the @MohMuseum in #Denver and #Colorado!
Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock
20 Sep 2019
I strongly support the @MohMuseum coming to #Denver. Our city welcomes the opportunity to celebrate the service and patriotism of the #MedalofHonor recipients. #MoHMuseum
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It's race week! The @CoClassicPro kicks off in Steamboat on Thursday and wraps up with a thrilling finish in Denver on Sunday, Aug. 25. Can't wait to host these amazing athletes in The Mile High City! #WeRide
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Richard Scharf retweeted
Michael B. Hancock @MayorHancock
7 Jul 2019
Congrats to @MalPugh @LindseyHoran and the entire @USWNT for bringing home the #WorldCup👏🏽 ⚽️ 🏆 🇺🇸 Denver is behind you! #OneNationOneTeam
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Richard Scharf retweeted
Denver Business Journal @denbizjournal
2 Jul 2019
The project is estimated to create hundreds of jobs and attract 1 million visitors downtown each year. bizjournals.com/denver/news/…
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We are excited and honored that Denver has been named one of two finalist cities for the future home of the National Medal of Honor Museum, to commemorate the more than 3,500 service members who have received this distinction. A decision expected in September. @MohMuseum
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Congrats to Caroline Glover and her Annette Restaurant - one of Food & Wine's best new chefs! tinyurl.com/y2jhvnsp
Proud that @DENAirport tops the list again, this time for Skytrax, whose poll of travelers lists the airport as the top U.S. airport! goo.gl/eaFmh8

DIA the top-ranked airport in the U.S., according to international survey of travelers

Denver International Airport, for the second year in a row, has has been voted by passengers as the “Best Regional Airport in North America” and was also recognized as the top-ranked airport in the...

denverpost.com
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We're going to the playoffs!! Congrats @nuggets on the well-deserved return trip! #MileHighBasketball goo.gl/tXfGh8

“It’s party time, man”: Nuggets earn playoff berth years in the making

Sessions Harlan had never so much as gotten a public mention before Monday’s revelry at TD Garden, the night the Denver Nuggets clinched their first playoff berth since 2013.

denverpost.com
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We love it when Denver is recognized for two of its strengths: affordability and variety! Kayak named the city one if it's "wallet-friendly" destinations for 2019, with many free and cheap things to do. Check out Denver365 events calendar for ideas! goo.gl/fjy75J
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Richard Scharf retweeted
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre @RedRocksCO
21 Feb 2019
The #RedRocksCO team is feeling very thankful today! We are so excited to announce that Red Rocks was presented with @Pollstar's 'Best Outdoor Venue' award AND has just been nominated for an @ACMawards 'Venue of the year - Medium Capacity' award!
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What's the key to a great meeting location? Accessibility, accessibility and accessibility. Good thing our partners over at @DENAirport keep adding routes, on top of their most successful year of passenger traffic ever in 2018! goo.gl/2DghJx and goo.gl/NnqaDJ
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Congrats to @DENAirport for jumping back into the top five busiest U.S. airports. Airlift is critical for both meeting attendees and tourists! goo.gl/qweNpE
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