(TRINIDAD, Colo.) — A project several years in the making was finally completed and the ribbon cut on Wednesday, Sept. 20.
A new Hilton Garden Inn hotel with a variety of attractions opened in Trinidad on Wednesday.
“We are just promoting Southern Colorado as the place to go,” said Cy Michaels, director of operations for the Hilton Garden Inn. “No stoplights from Denver straight to Trinidad.”
The development is combining a variety of businesses, including a name people from Colorado Springs know.
“The folks who originated the concept of Kangaroo Coffee — their roots go back to New Zealand, hence you got the Kangaroo,” said Doug Hammon, owner and CEO of Kangaroo Coffee.
Hammond said when they were first invited to be a part of the project, it seemed like a no-brainer.
“It’s a perfect market for us and for what we do,” Hammond said. “There’s environmental considerations, the social considerations and economic. If we can be part of that rebirth here in Trinidad, touching on each of those three points, sign us up.”
The development also brings in a restaurant with ties to the community.
“Gagliardi’s was kind of already a namesake for the restaurant. And, given the history of the name, history of the town, we were quick to join in with that name,” said John McEachern, chef and co-owner of Gagliardi’s 489 Restaurant.
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