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No one investigating lawmakers and staffers accepting event tickets
So far, no one is planning to investigate (or litigate) whether the acceptance of tickets to sporting events and concerts by Gov. Katie Hobbs’ staffers and lawmakers violates state law.
Post-pandemic, tourism in Arizona is starting to bounce back
With most people now seeing Covid in the rear-view mirror, tourism in Arizona is starting to come back.
State aims to attract more foreign tourists
Wondering where all those tourists wandering around Arizona are coming from?
Arizona tourist spending hits all time high
Tourists visiting Arizona spent a record $21.2 billion in the state last year. And they would have spent more if gasoline had been more expensive.
Governor appoints new director for Arizona Office of Tourism
The Arizona Office of Tourism has a new director. Gov. Doug Ducey announced Wednesday that Sherry Henry is retiring and Debbie Johnson has been appointed the office's new director.
Experts: Arizona tourism hasn’t fully recovered, but has seen ‘moderate’ improvement
Arizona’s Office of Tourism escaped initial plans to cut $4.5 million from next year’s budget, a move industry lobbyist Barry Aarons called a “big victory for the industry.”
Tourism officials say even in tight times, state promotion is smart economics
People across the country and around the world flock to Arizona to gaze into the vast depths of the Grand Canyon and bask in mild winters while attending some of the largest sporting events of the year, including the occasional Super Bowl.
Arizona should seize the moment as a trade partner with Mexico
The dynamic friendship between Arizona and Mexico is again at a crossroads, as Mexico’s burgeoning middle class and rising economic status stand to change the dynamics once more. Arizona should take advantage of this moment and continue advancing positive relationships and trade partnerships with Mexico.
Arizona tourism improves slightly, visitors spent nearly $20 billion last year
Tourism in Arizona is now back to where it was before the recession — and SB1070 — hit. But it’s nowhere near where it should be, according to the state’s top tourism official. Figures from a study done for the Arizona Office of Tourism show that 39.1 million people visited the state and spent at least one night here in 2013.
Lawmaker seeks to reopen Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum
For three years, most of the rocks, gems and artifacts once displayed by the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum have remained unseen.
Commerce CEO Watson nets $68,750 bonus
Arizona Commerce Authority CEO Sandra Watson netted a $68,750 bonus for fiscal year 2013 to along with her $250,000 salary.
Brewer to lead trade mission to Taiwan
Gov. Jan Brewer will lead a trade mission to Taiwan to promote Arizona businesses, build trade relations and encourage tourism.
