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Gov. Brewer wants panel to combat ‘mistruths’ on law
Gov. Jan Brewer on Thursday formed a task force of tourism officials and business leaders to help the state's struggling tourism industry in the face of what she called "mistruths" about the state's controversial new law targeting illegal immigration.
Phoenix could lose $90M from immigration fallout
A city official says Phoenix could possibly lose hotel and convention center business worth about $90 million over the next five years because of fallout from Arizona's new immigration law.
Prescott cancels tourism promotion contract
The Prescott Area Coalition for Tourism won't handle tourism promotion for Prescott next year.
Study: Tourism investment returns up to 10-to-1
A study sponsored by the Arizona Tourism Alliance paints a grim picture for the industry unless the state reverses some of the budget cuts that already have been approved.
Regional tourism battles: Arizona versus the Southwest
Perhaps the biggest booster of the Arizona Office of Tourism is the Arizona Hotel and Lodging Association, a public policy advocate for the industry that represents more than 400 hotels, resorts and bed and breakfasts throughout the state.
Despite losing more than half of its budget, Tourism Office remains optimistic
Despite losing about 65 percent of its budget in the midst of a severe statewide economic crunch, the outlook at the Arizona Office of Tourism seems as bright as the Arizona sun.
Tourism Office markets to increasingly valuable international tourists
The nationwide recession delivered a heavy uppercut to Arizona's tourism industry, but state tourism officials are hoping to avoid a knockout blow by leaning more heavily on foreign travelers.
McCain offers guidelines for noise at Grand Canyon
FLAGSTAFF - Sen. John McCain on March 16 introduced a measure that would speed up a yearslong effort to manage flights and noise at the Grand Canyon by imposing guidelines on air traffic routes and incentives for conversion to quiet aircraft technology.
Lake Havasu City proposes taking over popular state park
With Arizona State Parks facing an uncertain future due to budget cuts, Lake Havasu City is proposing taking over operations of a popular facility there.
In tough environment for tourist businesses, it helps to stand out
SEDONA - Next to a sign promising red rock views from every room of an inn - walk-ins welcome - and down the street from a trolley service billing itself as "the best first thing to do in Sedona," Damon Anderson, six-shooter on his hip, marshal badge on his vest, twirls a lasso to lure tourists into Red Rock Western Jeep Tours.
Carrot-toting tourists making Arizona burros obese
FLAGSTAFF - There is an epidemic in an old gold mining town in western Arizona: The wild burros that roam the town's single street are overweight, with rolls of fat on their necks and big, full bellies. But don't blame them. They'll eat anything.
Fewer tourists, fewer dollars coming to Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF - Blame it on the weather for lower than anticipated sales taxes collected by the city of Flagstaff. Store owners and even city officials say unusually cold and wet weather in May drove away some tourists who normally visit Flagstaff.
