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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.
Poll: Hispanics overwhelmingly support conservation and tourism
When Arizona state Rep. Mark Cardenas gave his niece and nephew the choice between going to Disneyland and going camping in Sedona recently, they both chose camping.
Interstate linking Phoenix, Vegas faces tough go
Phoenix and Las Vegas are linked by a road that narrows to two lanes, hits stoplights in a Depression-era town and until recently backed up traffic over the Hoover Dam.
Grand Canyon loses out on $19M due to shutdown
Officials say the government shutdown cost Grand Canyon National Park $19 million in lost tourism revenue.
Arizona gets refund for money sent for Grand Canyon
Arizona has been refunded the money it sent to reopen the Grand Canyon during the partial government shutdown but that wasn't used.
Tusayan mayor criticizes Park Service for closing Grand Canyon, other parks
Tusayan Mayor Greg Bryan told House lawmakers Wednesday that closing Grand Canyon National Park has devastated his town’s economy, and he criticized federal government officials for not acting sooner to reopen it.
Brewer announces nine more days of Grand Canyon funding
Gov. Jan Brewer announced that Arizona will use state funds to keep Grand Canyon National Park open for an additional nine days if the federal shutdown persists.
Ramped up advertising has Arizona and cities seeking share of expanded consumer spending
When former Scottsdale resident Mark Macias used the New York City subway’s 42nd Street Shuttle this past winter, he was transported not only between Grand Central Station and Times Square but back to his hometown.
‘Perfect storm’ slows historically fast Phoenix tourism recovery
Phoenix area’s recovery time after the slump in tourism following the terrorist attacks of 9/11 was among the top five fastest of major metropolitan areas in the nation. But recovering to peak tourism levels following the economic crash of 2008 has proven much more difficult.
Stanton, in Washington, pitches Phoenix to convention organizers
Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton urged a group of convention organizers in Washington Wednesday to “come back” and give Phoenix a second look after the fallout from SB 1070.
Boost in state funding spurs national tourism campaign
Those walking along Chicago’s chilly streets in the coming months will see a saguaro cactus, the Grand Canyon and Sedona’s red rocks on buildings and billboards.
Brewer to address business forum in Canada
Gov. Jan Brewer and other state officials will travel to Canada to pitch business leaders and others on investment, trade and tourism opportunities in Arizona.
