Visit Durango has proposed merging with the City of Durango to create a unified tourism and community development strategy. As part of the partnership, the City of Durango would assume management of the Welcome Center at 802 Main Ave. beginning Jan. 1. City staff and Visit Durango are developing a transition plan and proposal that is expected to go before Durango City Council for approval in January or February 2025.
Visit Durango underwent a forensic audit at Durango City Council request and the results were reported publicly 11/19/24. Auditors found a number of issues and made several recommendations, including a need for a policy to be created around fraud and theft, credit card usage, travel expenses, bidding, and tipping. Auditors also noted the organization needs to keep a closer eye on expense approvals.