Event planners are busier than ever and, not surprisingly, smaller weddings have taken the lead, especially in Northern Arizona. “We’ve had a lot of micro-weddings of 50 people or less since March this year,” said Prescott-based Luella House Weddings and soon-to-open historic Willow Creek Inn … [Read more...] about Saying ‘I Do’ to Micro-Weddings
Tourism
Prescott Valley Dedicates Historical Obelisk
Prescott Valley now boasts a unique 18-and-a-half foot tall obelisk that symbolically illustrates the centuries-old history of the area. Called The Jenkins’ Obelisk after the man and family who funded it, the new landmark was formally dedicated Friday, Aug. 28. The site is near the corner of … [Read more...] about Prescott Valley Dedicates Historical Obelisk
New Downtown Hilton Greeted with High Demand
Despite diminished travel because of the pandemic and the slowing economy, the recently opened Hilton Garden Inn Prescott Downtown (HGI) has enjoyed considerable success in attracting guests. Hotel developer Shane Shumway, of Shumway Hospitality, says the location is perfect to attract visitors … [Read more...] about New Downtown Hilton Greeted with High Demand
Sedona Red Rock News: Arizona Gov. Ducey Expands Outside Dining
As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey and his staff are trying new ways to keep people safe, while at the same time allowing restaurants to remain open.On Dec. 2, Ducey issued an executive order easing the restrictions on outdoor dining, enabling restaurateurs to add … [Read more...] about Sedona Red Rock News: Arizona Gov. Ducey Expands Outside Dining
Big Sky Country’s Candace Carr Strauss Hired as President/CEO of Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau announced today that Candace Carr Strauss, the Chief Executive Officer of the Big Sky Chamber of Commerce & Visit Big Sky, in Big Sky, Montana, has accepted the position of President/Chief Executive Officer. Her hiring to lead Arizona’s first … [Read more...] about Big Sky Country’s Candace Carr Strauss Hired as President/CEO of Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
Sedona Resort Creates Space for Workcations
When Amara Resort and Spa in Sedona closed for six weeks from early April to mid-May, Director of Sales and Marketing Amanda Leese and the management team started planning their strategy for how to prepare for re-opening and began envisioning what that would look like. “We knew that groups … [Read more...] about Sedona Resort Creates Space for Workcations
Quiet Canyon
The usual lineup of cars to the main entrance to the Grand Canyon is now replaced with rows of orange traffic cones and a large sign that reads, “The Grand Canyon is Closed.” With the cessation of services during the COVID-19 crisis, school closures and the inevitable unemployment, agencies and … [Read more...] about Quiet Canyon
Western Heritage Center Becoming Popular Destination
In less than six months, the Western Heritage Center (WHC) located in downtown historic Whiskey Row has become a popular destination attracting visitors from throughout Arizona, the Southwest and the nation. Most visitors are from the U.S., with many from California. Dennis Gallagher, owner … [Read more...] about Western Heritage Center Becoming Popular Destination
Snowbowl Preparing for Arizona’s First Combination Lift
After a 12-month environmental assessment process, Coconino National Forest approved the replacement of Arizona Snowbowl’s Agassiz Chairlift. Approval couldn’t come at a better time. Amid challenges with the Agassiz Lift this season, Arizona Snowbowl announced the authorization and that they would … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Preparing for Arizona’s First Combination Lift
Restoring Coral Reefs
A third of a mile off the west coast of Hawaii in Makaiwa Bay, bright white-violet pops of color almost glow from the seafloor some 30 feet below the surface in comfortably warm water. Although pleasant and beautiful to humans, neither the ocean temperature in October nor the color of the coral is a … [Read more...] about Restoring Coral Reefs
