Tourism Management: Let’s Start with the Truth

A VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS May 7, 2021   Last week’s City Council meeting with the chamber started with the need to affirm truths. Truth about the relationship  between the City and the chamber....
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Sedona can be grateful for Travel and Tourism in 2020 and today

A VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS April 30, 2021 National Travel and Tourism Week is May 2 through 8 and as a board member of the US Travel Association, I am proud the “ Power...
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In Celebration of Earth Day, Sedona Chamber joins the Global Sustainable Tourism Council

April 22, 2021 Sedona’s sustainability achievements are reaching new heights on Earth Day as the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau (SCC&TB) joins the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), adding Red Rock Country to destinations around the world committed...
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USTA Events

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS March 12, 2021 Destination management is an experiment. There is no one size fits all for communities to address the unanticipated impacts of tourism to protect quality of life and environment while preserving...
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Our Task – 2

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS February 26, 2021 Last week, I reviewed a few of my goals as the new President/CEO of the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau. I cited the need to expand our tourism...
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Our Task is to Make Our Way in a New Normal

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS February 19, 2021 Mayor Sandy Moriarty said it best at the Chamber/City Council FY22 Planning Meeting on February 4: the world has changed; we are not going back to the old normal. Our...
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Economic Numbers

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS February 5, 2021 Yavapai and Coconino County health officials continue to move steadily through Phase 1 of the COVID-19 vaccination program. That’s good news for Sedonans and our friends, co-workers and loved ones....
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Join the Chamber

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS January 22, 2021 The free community shredding event at our offices January 8 was a perfect snapshot of how Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau partnerships are serving Sedona during the COVID-19 pandemic...
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Visitor Center Volunteers

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS January 15, 2021 Photo taken pre-CovidWhich group of Sedonans met with and informed the most visitors about Sedona’s pandemic response and safety standards in 2020? The answer may surprise you: the 80+ volunteers...
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Candace – First Comments

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS January 8, 2021 Hello, Sedona! Though my official first day as President/CEO of the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau isn’t until February 22, I wanted to reach out, wish you a...
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BBB Tip: Five resolutions for a fraud-free new year

January 5, 2021:  Every year, millions of consumers fall prey to scams. Some lose money immediately, while others become the victims of identity theft which can lead to years of problems. Fortunately, there are practical resolutions one can make to...
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A New Year Checklist

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS January 1, 2021 Happy New Year! 2021 holds out promise for much-needed stabilization as vaccine distribution begins and Sedona’s economy continues a steady recovery. For small businesses it’s time to take stock and look...
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