Tourism
After gathering public input and studying the market, the Phoenix Convention Center has a plan to expand.
Jun. 22, 2023
The Show spoke to Tiffany Powers, head of interpretation, education and visitor services at Chiricahua National Monument, about how she thinks this move could be game-changing for the biodiverse region. Powers spoke on the monument's history and what becoming a national park would mean.
Jun. 22, 2023
Tourism has grown into a major industry throughout the West, and continues to bring people to Arizona. It can also have profound effects on the environment if not carefully managed.
Jun. 21, 2023
The new rule would include a $175 annual licensing fee applied to any short-term housing rented out for less than 30 days. If the Flagstaff City Council approves it, it will take effect in November.
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Jun. 16, 2023
Phoenix’s newest sister city is its first in South America. Medellin, Colombia, will become Phoenix’s 12th sister city after the City Council approved the relationship.
Jun. 15, 2023
Prior to the formal holiday on Monday, the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix is hosting the Juneteenth Evening Festival on June 16 from 6-9 p.m.
Jun. 13, 2023
The Show spoke with Peter Corbett, a longtime Arizona journalist, about what Arizonans can do this summer to escape the heat.
Jun. 12, 2023
In observance of National Get Outdoors Day on Saturday, national forests in Arizona are waiving their day-use fees. The day encourages others to go outside and participate in physical activities.
Jun. 9, 2023
The Flagstaff City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to back the creation of a new national monument around the Grand Canyon. The resolution endorses calling on President Joe Biden to form the new Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument.
Jun. 8, 2023
Despite triple-digit heat this weekend, costumed characters descended on downtown Phoenix for the annual Fan Fusion gathering. Fans of Stars Wars, comic books and anime were part of the eclectic crowd.
Jun. 3, 2023
The Grand Canyon National Park has opened its North Rim to visitors with limited services. The reopening comes as managers institute water conservation measures because of a break in the rim’s water pipeline.
Jun. 2, 2023
The Apache Junction rodeo grounds will soon have a new owner. The city is buying the 20-acre site from the federal Bureau of Land Management.
May. 25, 2023
After enjoying double digit growth in room rates, luxury resorts are facing a slowdown.
May. 23, 2023
The upcoming Memorial Day weekend is expected to bring big crowds through Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport — which is coming off of its busiest first quarter ever.
May. 22, 2023
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland visited the area to hear about the proposed Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni Grand Canyon National Monument.
May. 22, 2023
The Gila River Indian Community will open its fourth casino in the Valley next month. Located south of Chandler, the Santan Mountain Casino is expected to have more than 800 slot machines and other amenities in a luxury setting.
May. 19, 2023
Author Jeff Biggers' newest book is called "In Sardinia: An Unexpected Journey in Italy." It turns out, some of the same tourism-related issues facing Arizona are also facing this island off the west coast of Italy.
May. 16, 2023
A national monument declaration would forever ban mining on more than 1,100,000 acres of land around the national park.
May. 15, 2023
New energy efficient LED bulbs will soon light the Mill Avenue Bridges in Tempe. Replacement efforts are underway starting this week to change the old bulbs on the bridges' signature draped lighting.
May. 12, 2023
The Show spoke with Lynn Downey, an archivist, historian, and author of the book "American Dude Ranch: A Touch of the Cowboy and the Thrill of the West." In it, she traces the long and storied history of the dude ranch, America’s original western vacation.
May. 11, 2023
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