Summer 2021 Travel Tsunami something Sedona Can’t Control

A VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS June 11, 2021 A new normal?  Nationally, 8.1 million more hikers hit the trails in 2020, a 16.3% jump from 2019, according to the Outdoor Foundation’s recently released report....
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The Surge in Traffic, Trash in Sedona Reflect the Pandemic, New Social Trends

A VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS June 4, 2021 For years, the City of Sedona and the Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau has sought a sustainable Sedona, focusing on destination management and growing the...
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Let’s Remember Sacrifice and Practice Patience This Memorial Day Holiday

A VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS May 28, 2021 This Memorial Day weekend we remember the men and women who gave their lives defending America and honor their service to our country. 1.3 million Americans...
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While We Focus on Traffic, Sedona’s Housing Crisis Worsens

A VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS May 21, 2021 A peek at Next Door and other locally-focused websites would make you think Sedona has only one major problem – traffic.  But lack of housing, “Sedona’s...
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2021 Business Survey

The Yavapai SBDC, the City of Sedona, Arizona Public Service (APS) and the Sedona Chamber are working together to help our local businesses. We appreciate your time taking our Business Survey, and want to share some results and let you...
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As Sedona’s Allure Enthralls Visitors, They Need to Know Our Values

A VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS May 14, 2021 This land is your land. This land is my land. Woody Guthrie I love this song. Its lyrics ring true as Sedona grapples with our growing...
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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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Sedona Rocks During Earth Month as Sustainability Takes Center Stage

A VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS April 23, 2021 We Sedonans have upped our sustainability game. More than 100 businesses are now certified as sustainable and their individual stories are amazing. I’m proud to announce the...
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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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Getting Ready for more FY22 Planning with Council

A VERSION OF THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS April 9, 2021 And NonProfits Gain Sustainability Certification. You can, too. We meet with the City Council at the end of Earth Month to continue FY22 budget planning in...
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Sedona Embraces Earth Month

April 1, 2021 Engaging Visitors and Celebrating Sustainability Sedona’s sustainability commitment is accelerating during Earth Month with activities celebrating environmental achievements and new ways to engage residents and visitors in the drive to sustainability. Rather than just celebrate Earth Day...
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