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
Tourism
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
Building on Tourism Tool Chest
Tourism is a major multi-million contributor to the economy of Prescott, and city leaders are optimistic that impact will continue to increase. To encourage even more visitors to the greater Prescott area, the City of Prescott Office of Tourism is distributing a comprehensive 64-page brochure at … [Read more...] about Building on Tourism Tool Chest
Packing Your Bags for 2016
The saying “Home is where the heart is” may well be true. Yet, the roads less traveled – or untraveled all together — tug at many a heartstring like the Italian troubadour plucking his lute. Meet Stan Kephart — known as Stan The Travel Man. He founded HomeTowne Cruise & Tour Center in … [Read more...] about Packing Your Bags for 2016
Prescott Named Top Retirement Community
Prescott has made another list of best retirement communities, this time by USA Today. In a list of Top 10 retirement cities, three are in Arizona. Prescott was named the third best place in the United States to enjoy ones' golden years. The top city for retirement is listed as Phoenix, with … [Read more...] about Prescott Named Top Retirement Community
Prescott Named Top National Destination
If you see a lot of strangers in town, do not be surprised. It is possible they have taken the advice of the world’s largest travel site, TripAdvisor, which in December ranked Prescott as the “Number Three Destination on the Rise” in the United States – and a terrific place to visit. Only two … [Read more...] about Prescott Named Top National Destination
Sedona Joining Region’s Dark-Sky Efforts
Long before Percival Lowell decided Northern Arizona's dark skies were worth his infusion of Eastern investment dollars, the region's star-filled, Milky Way-laden clear evenings awed gazers, be they Native peoples, Spanish conquistadors, or pioneer settlers. When larger settlements rose, awareness … [Read more...] about Sedona Joining Region’s Dark-Sky Efforts
Twin Arrows Called Premier Destination
The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming) is honored to announce its recently expanded Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, located 20 minutes east of Flagstaff, has been awarded AAA's coveted Four Diamond Award for its stunning architecture, customer satisfaction and infusion of Navajo … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows Called Premier Destination
Snowbowl Inviting Visitors to the Mountain
Arizona Snowbowl has started its summer operations, The scenic chairlift is open 10:00 am – 4:00 pm every Friday, Saturday, Sunday plus two holiday Mondays (May 26 and September 1) during the summer season (Memorial Day Weekend through mid-October). Take in the dramatic scenery of northern … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Inviting Visitors to the Mountain