Chamber Music Sedona kicks off its thirtieth season with two performances of The Met: Live in HD at the Sedona Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road, Saturday, October 13 with L'Elisir d'Amore by Gaetano Donizetti, and Saturday October 27 with Verdi’s Otello. “The Met: … [Read more...] about Chamber Music Opening 30th Season
Tourism
Grand Canyon Celebrating New Facilities
On Wednesday, September 12, Grand Canyon National Park will celebrate the completion of several new park facilities intended to promote healthy outdoor activity in the park and to increase visitor access to the South Rim by means other than automobile. At 10 a.m., Park Superintendent Dave … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Celebrating New Facilities
New Sightseeing Opportunity near Page
The Papillon/Grand Canyon Scenic Group is giving dventurers the opportunity to literally stand atop Tower Butte, the incredible sandstone pinnacle that rises 5,000 feet above sea level, located in Lake Powell Navajo Tribal Park near Page, Ariz. The duration is approximately 35 to 40 minutes, priced … [Read more...] about New Sightseeing Opportunity near Page
City CVB Hiring Marketing Firm
Off Madison Avenue, a Phoenix-based marketing communications firm, announced today the launch of its newest marketing research and creative strategy campaign for the Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau. Results from the research and subsequent marketing recommendations are aimed at driving more … [Read more...] about City CVB Hiring Marketing Firm
Grand Canyon Recognizing Military
On Armed Forces Day (Saturday, May 19), Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga issued the park’s first two American the Beautiful Passes for Military to Sergeants Lozier and Morse of Camp Navajo west of Flagstaff. “Grand Canyon National Park is proud to recognize the … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon Recognizing Military
Agritourism Expanding in McGuireville
Within 30 to 45 days, drivers on I-17 will see the earth being turned in preparation for 20-25 acres of grapevines to be planted near the McGuireville exit. According to Kelly Cathcart of SMC Operations LLC, the hillside vineyards will be planted by the end of June. Cathcart and partner Bernadette … [Read more...] about Agritourism Expanding in McGuireville
Navajos Considering Grand Canyon for Economic Development
The Navajo Nation is negotiating with a Scottsdale developer to build a luxury resort and aerial tramway near the confluence of the Little Colorado and Colorado rivers. The site of the proposed development – north and west of Tuba City, Ariz., – is a majestic piece of the Grand Canyon’s East Rim … [Read more...] about Navajos Considering Grand Canyon for Economic Development
Students Linking NAU and Tourism Economy
Since high school, Allison Wiltfong has known she wants to work in the hotel industry. She is now about to graduate from Northern Arizona University (NAU) with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management (HRM) and live her dream. After working in restaurants during high school to make extra money, … [Read more...] about Students Linking NAU and Tourism Economy
State Leaders Celebrating Tourism
Governor Jan Brewer today has joined the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) in commemorating the U.S. Travel Association’s National Travel and Tourism Week in Arizona. The celebration – held May 5-13, 2012 – will recognize the tourism industry for its economic contributions and for the vital role it … [Read more...] about State Leaders Celebrating Tourism
Military Museum ReOpening for the Season
Fort Tuthill's Military Museum is open again for its eight season. A flag raising ceremony was held over the weekend with a display of weapons y C Company First Battalion 158th Infantry. Army ROTC Cadets from Northern Arizona University were on hand along with the Coconino High School Junior ROTC … [Read more...] about Military Museum ReOpening for the Season