With more than 20 telescopes and hosts from across the region, the free annual Flagstaff Star Party is offering three nights of stargazing into Northern Arizona’s starry autumn nights, along with rich presentations tapping into the global cultural wealth of our night sky heritage. The world’s most accessible star party in the first International Dark Sky City is scheduled for 6-10 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 22-24, at Buffalo Park, occurring during Celebration of the Night – a … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Star Party, Celebration of the Night Explore Archeoastronomy
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Governor Promoting Community Colleges, Desalination, Broadband Expansion, Non-Profits
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey assured Flagstaff area businesspeople he was not on a good-bye tour when he spoke during the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting on Friday, Feb. 18. “The state of the state is strong. Our manufacturing sector is on fire,” he said, vowing to leave Arizona stronger than he found it when he took office in 2015. He said Arizona is building a new economy that is not relying so heavily on tourism and construction. “We are no longer a fly-over state. … [Read more...] about Governor Promoting Community Colleges, Desalination, Broadband Expansion, Non-Profits
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 plays in the growth and stability of our State and Nation. To support and enhance the impact of the Arizona tourism industry, Governor Brewer and the State Legislature plan to spend $7 million in … [Read more...] about State Leaders Celebrating Tourism
Winterfest and Growing Winter Tourism and Recreation Economy
Northern Arizona’s high-elevation winters have long been desert havens for snow sports like skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing and even dogsled racing. A growing number of visitors have been choosing Northern Arizona as their wintertime destination for more simple pleasures – enjoying local shops and restaurants and recreating at newly-opened snow play areas like Wing Mountain and Fort Tuthill. The recent growth in Flagstaff's wintertime tourism economy is no coincidence, according to Jacki … [Read more...] about Winterfest and Growing Winter Tourism and Recreation Economy
Several Factors Contributing to Mixed Tourism Figures
Tourism seems to be picking up across the country and in the state of Arizona, following a 2009 crash related to the economy. But some aspects of Flagstaff’s tourism appear a bit slower to catch up. Nationally, according to the Arizona Office of Tourism, hotels are doing a little better than they did last year. Occupancy went up about five percent across the country. Those numbers held true regionally, statewide and for the Phoenix metro area. But in Flagstaff, occupancy rates went down a … [Read more...] about Several Factors Contributing to Mixed Tourism Figures
Several Factors Contributing to Mixed Tourism Figures
Tourism seems to be picking up across the country and in the state of Arizona, following a 2009 crash related to the economy. But some aspects of Flagstaff’s tourism appear a bit slower to catch up. Nationally, according to the Arizona Office of Tourism, hotels are doing a little better than they did last year. Occupancy went up about five percent across the country. Those numbers held true regionally, statewide and for the Phoenix metro area. But in Flagstaff, occupancy rates went down a … [Read more...] about Several Factors Contributing to Mixed Tourism Figures
AZ Tourism Industry Remains Economic Driver
Flagstaff tourism officials are joining state officials in recognizing the value of the tourism officials in Arizona. Jacki Lenners tells FBN there are activites the entire week. "We kicked off National Tourism Week with an event at our Visitor Center on Saturday in honor of National Train Day. Throughout the week, our staff at the Visitor Center and Airport will be wearing "Tourism Matters to Flagstaff" shirts, and all of the Economic Vitality staff will wear them on Friday," said Lenners. … [Read more...] about AZ Tourism Industry Remains Economic Driver
