It is well known that Flagstaff’s hotel occupancy peaks during the summer months and it can be near impossible to find a vacant room in the city on weekend nights May through September. In June 2016, Flagstaff hotel occupancy hit a record high of 90.3 percent occupancy for the month. While there are … [Read more...] about Festivals, Special Events Boost Summer Tourism Revenues
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The Greater Goal: Quality of Life Positively Impacted by Tourism
The Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau is on a mission. A mission to increase the quality of life for every household in Flagstaff. Sound like a daunting task? Well, the effort needed to create this economic impact may not be easy, but the formula is simple: tourism = dollars. Dollars you … [Read more...] about The Greater Goal: Quality of Life Positively Impacted by Tourism
If You Like Hugging Trees, You Might Want to Hug a Visitor
Did you know that Flagstaff welcomes nearly five million visitors annually? And, those five million visitors have an economic impact of nearly $600,000,000 on our local economy. Every time you and your family play in a city park, walk past a colorful mural in downtown or enjoy a new local … [Read more...] about If You Like Hugging Trees, You Might Want to Hug a Visitor
Cultural Tourism need on Navajo Nation
Indian Tribes in Arizona are fortunate to have natural landscapes and cultural resources that attract tourist to their reservations. Most Arizona tribes welcome tourist to visit and experience their culture. The Navajo Nation has an abundant supply of cultural tourism destinations, many of which … [Read more...] about Cultural Tourism need on Navajo Nation
Tourism Officials Marking Record Year
At the most recent iteration of Flagstaff’s official welcome to the new year – the Pine Cone Drop – thousands of people stepped out of nearby restaurants, bars and hotels to witness the first of two celebrations centered around the Weatherford Hotel. Flagstaff Mayor Jerry Nabors addressed the mob of … [Read more...] about Tourism Officials Marking Record Year
Flagstaff Receiving Well-Deserved Respect
Hey Arizona, Flagstaff is all grown up and no longer the little sister living in the far-reaching shadows of glorified big sis, Grand Canyon. Where Flagstaff may once have been considered a stopping-off place on the way to or from one of the world’s top natural wonders: no more! The Flagstaff … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Receiving Well-Deserved Respect
Tourism Key to Quality of Life
The hospitality and tourism industry is a significant economic driver for Flagstaff and Northern Arizona, generating more than 5,400 jobs and delivering nearly $390 million in direct spending annually. The Flagstaff CVB promotes the city as a premier travel destination through marketing, sales and … [Read more...] about Tourism Key to Quality of Life
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
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 … [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 … [Read more...] about Several Factors Contributing to Mixed Tourism Figures