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
Tourism
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
Gosar Promoting Tourism
U.S. Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-04) is issuing the following statement commending the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA’s) decision to allow 1,721 additional Grand Canyon flights per year utilizing quiet technology: "I was thrilled to learn that the FAA has allowed additional … [Read more...] about Gosar Promoting Tourism
Fee Free Day at Grand Canyon Monday
Grand Canyon National Park will be joining national park units across the country in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day with fee-free entry into the park on Monday, January 20, 2014. Park visitors are reminded that fee-free designation applies to entrance fees only and does not affect fees for … [Read more...] about Fee Free Day at Grand Canyon Monday
January is Learn to Ski – Snowboard Month
With the New Year, many of us are resolving to learn something new, and Arizona Snowbowl is making it easy for first-time skiers and snowboarders. January marks the sixth annual Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month in the United States, and with natural and machine-made snow on the San Francisco … [Read more...] about January is Learn to Ski – Snowboard Month
