National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual tradition for the U.S. travel community. It’s a time when travel and tourism professionals across the country unite to celebrate the value travel holds for our economy, businesses and personal well-being. As part of National Travel and Tourism Week, join Discover Flagstaff and volunteer for Eco-Tourism Service Day. Last year, volunteers collected 146.35 pounds of trash from the north and south side of the tracks downtown, and the year before, 55.61 … [Read more...] about Celebrating Travel, Tourism, Economic Development
Meg Roederer
Encouraging Tourism, Supporting Wild Places
Arizona’s travel and tourism industry is currently one of the state’s most lucrative statewide businesses and is the No. 1 economic driver in our community. Flagstaff tourism supports an estimated 8,000 jobs generating $500 million for the local economy. According to the Arizona Office of Tourism Economic Impact Study, tourism provides economic stability to the community with an annual real tax savings of approximately $1,360 per household. The City of Flagstaff destination marketing … [Read more...] about Encouraging Tourism, Supporting Wild Places
Introducing Flagstaff Local: A Resident-Centered Free Program
Flagstaff Local is a new community movement encouraging and celebrating residents that complete actions in the Flagstaff city limits supporting the following pillars: shop, volunteer, be eco-friendly, donate, support education, mentor and vote. Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans said, “Local decisions make a difference in Flagstaff and supporting our community through our actions is an integral part of our Flagstaff culture improving quality of life for all.” Flagstaff residents accomplish great … [Read more...] about Introducing Flagstaff Local: A Resident-Centered Free Program
Skating at the Station
Bundle up and grab the mittens to experience Skate at the Station in the heart of historic downtown at the Flagstaff Visitor Center. Free for all to enjoy, Skate at the Station opens at noon on Saturday, Dec. 14, at the annual Snowflake Festival with Santa, games and holiday cheer. Delight in soaking up the holiday spirit as people swirl around a synthetic rink in Arizona’s winter wonderland and create new favorite holiday memories. After skating with your family and friends, warm up with a … [Read more...] about Skating at the Station
Tempting Visitors with Flagstaff’s Culinary Creations
Flagstaff’s restaurants are providing an amazing gastronomy scene of culinary creations that delight the palate. The City of Flagstaff’s tourism bureau, DISCOVER FLAGSTAFF, implemented a culinary campaign highlighting tempting food and the fun of cooking with Flagstaff’s friendly and delicious restaurants. The “Wipe the Smile on Your Face” marketing campaign is a comprehensive collection of professional images and video that tells the restaurant’s story with a featured menu item and recipe on … [Read more...] about Tempting Visitors with Flagstaff’s Culinary Creations
Discovering Flagstaff During National ‘Eco-Tourism’ Week
Celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, May 5-11, named National “Eco-Tourism” Week in Flagstaff. At 7,000 feet, there is an expectation for responsible use of the epic beauty surrounding this mountain and college town offering an abundance of social and green tourism opportunities. Let’s recognize the value of tourism in our community that improves our quality of life from parks to jobs to tax savings. Tourism’s positive impact on the local Flagstaff economy supports an estimated 8,000 jobs … [Read more...] about Discovering Flagstaff During National ‘Eco-Tourism’ Week
Understanding Why Tourism Matters
Let’s celebrate the value of tourism in our community and recognize its importance in improving quality of life, from parks to jobs. Tou rism matters because it has a positive impact on Flagstaff and benefits the community in multiple sectors. The mission to increase the quality of life for every household in Flagstaff continues for the CVB. The economic impact from visitation is a significant driver of the local economy, supporting an estimated 8,000jobs and delivering $500 million to the … [Read more...] about Understanding Why Tourism Matters
Flagstaff’s Lunar Legacy Celebrating the First Moon Landing
Experience Flagstaff's scientific role in the Apollo Moon missions and the Flagstaff Lunar Legacy 18-month celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the first Moon landing. Mark your calendar for the Flagstaff lunar legacy launch event on Friday, July 20. Enjoy a free concert, kids activities, special guests and presentations at the Orpheum Theater. Doors open at 5 p.m. with program liftoff at 5:30 p.m. When Neil Armstrong stepped onto the Moon on July 20, 1969, he at once met the audacious … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Lunar Legacy Celebrating the First Moon Landing