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Denver International Airport has unveiled plans to add a Westin hotel and train station to downtown Denver. This will complete the original vision for the airport.

The new Westin will be the airports only onsite hotel and will have 500 rooms and a conference center.

The airport is located 25 miles east of downtown Denver. Currently the only options for traveling to downtown are taxi, rental car, or bus. The RTD FasTracks Rail Station, expected to be completed by 2016, will link the terminal to downtown Denver.

The new plans include a signature rail bridge, and an open air plaza with space for vendors, and improvements to the existing concourse baggage and train system.

Denver International Airport is one of the most envied facilities in the industry.” said Kim Day, Denver Manager of Aviation. “With the addition of the rail connection to our city core and terminal hotel, we will truly be competitive with major international airports worldwide. The design compliments the existing iconic architecture and provides and enhanced passenger experience while improving connectivity for passengers and employees alike.

According to a press release, FasTracks is RTD’s voter-approved transit program to expand rail and bus service throughout the RTD service area. FasTracks will build 122 miles of commuter rail and light rail, 18 miles of bus rapid transit service, add 21,000 new parking spaces, redevelop Denver Union Station and redirect bus service to better connect the eight-county District. The FasTracks investment initiative is projected to create more than 10,000 construction-related jobs during the height ofconstruction, and will pump billions of dollars into the regional economy.

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the 10^th busiest airport in the world, and the 5^th busiest airport in the US.

Denver International Airport is serviced by

• Aeromexico
• Air Canda
• AirTran Airways
• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• British Airways
• Continental Airlines
• Delta Airlines
• Frontier Airlines
• Great Lakes Aviation
• JetBlue Airways
• Luftansa
• Mexicana
• Midwest Airlines
• Southwest Airlines
• United Airlines
• US Airways

Source: http://business.flydenver.com/pr/DIAPR_100825g.pdf