Welcome to Flagstaff, Arizona’s Official Winter Wonderland. That is the designation recently bestowed upon our city through proclamation by Governor Ducey, and we are truly a winter wonderland. Not just because Flagstaff is one of the snowiest cities in the United States or because it is home to so many snow-related activities, but because Flagstaff offers a winter experience to residents and visitors, snow or shine (or both), which can only be found in the northland. Being named the Winter … [Read more...] about Governor Proclaims Flagstaff to be Arizona’s Winter Wonderland
Heather Ainardi
Visitors to Arizona Mixed on Immigration Law
When Arizona lawmakers passed SB1070 – legislation designed to give the state tools to reduce illegal immigration – outcry, and threats by several cities to boycott Arizona, followed. SB1070, also known as Support our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act, makes the failure to carry immigration documents a state crime and gives the police broad power to detain anyone suspected of being an illegal immigrant. When police have stopped someone for unlawful activity … [Read more...] about Visitors to Arizona Mixed on Immigration Law
Encouraging Feedback on Region’s Tourism
With cooler temperatures on the rise and the departure of the Arizona Cardinals, Flagstaff’s busiest season for tourists may be slowing. However, Flagstaff may have fared better than most cities statewide when it comes to this year’s tourism season. According to Heather Ainardi, director of the Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), “For the first time since January 2008, Flagstaff is reporting three consecutive months of positive increases in hotel occupancy rates. Amid statewide … [Read more...] about Encouraging Feedback on Region’s Tourism
