As glamping continues to trend with today’s travelers, one of the most recent Northern Arizona glamorous camping resorts is Village Camp Flagstaff, which features a diverse range of accommodations. Village Camp Flagstaff offers posh cabins, spacious RV sites and opportunities to own mountain retreats. Guests or owners will have base camps with the amenities of a boutique hotel, such as a resort-style swimming pool area and bistro. “The whole concept is to promote living simply with a … [Read more...] about Village Camp in Bellemont Offers Cabins, RV Sites and Ownership Option
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Ooh la la – Summer Travel is Back
If you are dreaming about island hopping in the Aegean Sea or calypso dancing on a Caribbean cruise, industry experts say you’ve probably missed the boat for this year. Cruise lines that struggled to get a meager conga line going during the pandemic are now struggling to find space for your deck lounger. Travel industry experts report the summer vacation is alive and well. Eighty-five percent of Americans plan to travel this summer, according to the “Summer Travel Survey & Trends 2023” … [Read more...] about Ooh la la – Summer Travel is Back
Enjoying Prescott’s Outdoor Beauty
Spring is beginning to make an appearance here in Arizona, and we are all beginning to turn our attention once again to the vast array of outdoor activities available in the Prescott community. One of the greatest gifts our hometown has given us during the uncertainty of the last year has been the beauty of the great outdoors. Our mild climate, beautiful mountain vistas, five lakes, multiple golf courses, sports fields, and the Granite Dells are an allure to visitors and citizens alike. With so … [Read more...] about Enjoying Prescott’s Outdoor Beauty
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 weren’t scheduling meetings and we knew people weren’t going back to work in their offices,” she said. So, the resort began to offer a regional rate, a special discount to those in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, … [Read more...] about Sedona Resort Creates Space for Workcations
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 – number of visitors, dollars spent and taxes collected – are up substantially because of our relationship with Front Burner Media.” During his remarks at a Nov. 27 City Council meeting, Heiney requested … [Read more...] about Tourism Marketing Paying Dividends for Prescott
Tourism, Agriculture Driving Quad Cities’ Robust Economy
When you look around the greater Quad Cities, signs of a strong economy include new construction and the steady stream of cars driven by out-of-town visitors. At an Arizona Association for Economic Development event last month, economist Jim Rounds said growth can be important for rural regions. “While tourism may not be the highest paying industry, it brings revenues to pay for infrastructure and fixed costs.” “It is not about volume of new businesses, it is also about quality,” … [Read more...] about Tourism, Agriculture Driving Quad Cities’ Robust Economy
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 participate in the ever-expanding schedule of activities that caused then-Governor Rose Mofford in 1989 to name Prescott as “Arizona’s Christmas City.” Concerts, Parade, Courthouse Lighting … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Christmas City Attracting Thousands
Tourism Taking Off with Prescott Fly-In
If the record-breaking registration for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) event is any indication, the Sept. 30-Oct. 1 “Fly-In” at the Prescott Municipal Airport is going to be a mega-event for the area. As many as 4,000 people are expected to participate in the weekend of flying, food and fun, according to Dave Roy, the Prescott-based AOPA Fly-In event chair. Roy is the director of Safety and Communications for Guidance Aviation headquartered in Prescott. “We’ll see … [Read more...] about Tourism Taking Off with Prescott Fly-In
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 destination in Arizona. Those visiting the area ranked their “Satisfaction Level” at 90 percent. Such findings are part of more than 30 bullet points announced by the Prescott Area Hospitality … [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 visitor centers throughout the state. It also will be available at nine different information centers in Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, which recently was ranked the ninth busiest airport in the nation – … [Read more...] about Building on Tourism Tool Chest
