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
Tourism
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
Local Chef On Stage at Smithsonian Food History Weekend
Chef Jason Flores lets his regional roots influence his menu at Shadowrock Tap + Table in Sedona. Perhaps that is why The Smithsonian National Museum of American History chose him to appear at the recent Smithsonian Food History Weekend. One of only six chefs asked to participate in the event’s live … [Read more...] about Local Chef On Stage at Smithsonian Food History Weekend
Arizona’s Christmas City Attracting Thousands
Prescott’s reputation as one of the best communities to celebrate the Christmas holidays continues to grow. In November, Prescott was named “…one of America’s best small towns for Christmas” by the national publication Country Living. Thousands of visitors are expected to join locals as they … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Christmas City Attracting Thousands
Airport Expansion Aggressively Underway
For more than a decade, ongoing discussions and recommendations about expanding the Prescott Municipal Airport, Ernest A. Love Field, have consumed hundreds of hours in deliberations and thousands of dollars in studies. But now, it appears steps are being taken to expand the airport, perhaps … [Read more...] about Airport Expansion Aggressively Underway
Cliff Castle Expands NonSmoking Section
Cliff Castle Casino Hotel in Camp Verde, AZ, is proud to announce the opening of their expanded non-smoking area. With 108 of the most popular slot machines, Cliff Castle Casino now has the largest non-smoking casino area in the state of Arizona. James Perry, Director of Marketing at Cliff Castle … [Read more...] about Cliff Castle Expands NonSmoking Section
Prescott Becoming Favorite Tourism Destination
A recently released visitor and tourism impact study paints a positive picture for Prescott. Among the highlights: The estimated economic impact of direct and indirect effects of visitor spending amounts to more than $340 million for the 2014-2015 year. Prescott is a favored tourist … [Read more...] about Prescott Becoming Favorite Tourism Destination
