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
Tourism
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
Kilauea One Year Later
For the first time since 1983, Kīlauea Volcano, on the Big Island of Hawaii, is not erupting. The world’s most active volcano ended its 35-year magma run in a spectacular grand finale of fiery fountains and high-volume molten rock rivers between May and August 2018. As a result of the massive and … [Read more...] about Kilauea One Year Later
Prescott Continues to Grow as a Tourist Destination
Leaders of the Arizona Office of Tourism lauded the City of Prescott and its partners for significant increases in attracting national and international visitors. Debbie Johnson, director of the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT), told dozens of community members who represented various hospitality … [Read more...] about Prescott Continues to Grow as a Tourist Destination
Arizona Snowbowl Shares Vision for Next Chapter
“Our job, as I see it, is to make sure that people take home the memories they come for,” said retired Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. “That includes furnishing the services they need – the roads, the slopes, the facilities, and everything else. It should include using the infrastructure of ski … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl Shares Vision for Next Chapter
Volunteering to Keep Hikers Safe in the Canyon
Education, self-assessment and planning are guidelines voiced repeatedly by the Grand Canyon National Park Service to ensure that hikers “Hike Smart” and understand the meaning of the adage, “Down is optional; up is mandatory.” Helping to ensure safety are Prevention Search and Rescue (PSAR) … [Read more...] about Volunteering to Keep Hikers Safe in the Canyon
Tourism Marketing Paying Dividends for Prescott
What seemed initially a modest annual investment, $36,000, has resulted in major dividends for the City of Prescott and local businesses, said City of Prescott Community Outreach Manager John Heiney. Heiney told Prescott City Council members, “All indications are that tourism statistics – … [Read more...] about Tourism Marketing Paying Dividends for Prescott
