The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Budget, Explained

By President & CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff With Council approval of a $2.17 million Tourism Bureau budget, people are curious about how the Chamber & Visitor’s Bureau budget works. I’m happy to explain! Visitors, Not Sedona Residents, pay for the Tourism...
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June marks progress for Chamber

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS June 29, 2018   Whew! As we get ready to celebrate a fantastic Sedona Fourth of July, we can look back at a month of big wins for Sedona as we work together...
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Questions on Bed Tax

What does the “Tourism Bureau” part of the Sedona Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau do? We market Sedona and take the lead in managing our biggest industry, which has a $600-million-dollar annual impact on our local economy and is...
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Chamber attempts to tackle traffic dilemma

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS June 22, 2018 Sedona appears to be enthusiastic about recently-proposed new ideas for managing tourism, and that’s a win for all of us concerned about traffic, environmental preservation, the future of our economy...
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Chamber Acts on Managing Sedona’s Tourism Industry

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS June 15, 2018 I was more excited than usual when I went before the City Council Tuesday evening to report on the activities of our Tourism Bureau. On that day, we began talking...
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Council Trigger Change with OK FY19 Tourism Bureau Budget

Sedona took an important step Tuesday night in changing the future our tourism industry, as the City Council unanimously approved the Tourism Bureau’s FY19 budget. While the Chamber receives no public money and is supported 100 percent by our member...
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Sedona Chamber Contributes $50,000 to Preserve Local Trails

AND Announces Expansion For the second year, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau has donated $50,000 to the Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund to protect and maintain Sedona’s hiking trails. “We started the Sedona Trail Keepers program two...
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Chamber Presents New Sustainable Tourism Plan to Council

June 11, 2018 Sedona’s popularity as a must-see destination has grown as global tourism expands. People everywhere love to travel and have new, meaningful experiences. At the Chamber, tourism supports a healthy economy but also means traffic. As you know,...
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Sedona Chamber sets sights on Sustainable Tourism Plan

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS June 8, 2018 The Sustainable Tourism movement is changing the travel industry around the world. People everywhere are stepping up to protect their communities while being mindful of the jobs and services a...
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65% of all Chamber Members Located INSIDE City Limits

June 4, 2018 The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau is a regional Chamber with members located inside and outside the city limits of Sedona.  The Members list below represents a current snap shot of our entire membership inside...
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Chamber has sights set on mitigating traffic

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS June 1, 2018 With Memorial Day a fresh memory and the 4th of July on the horizon, I’m reminded of those hectic summer nights at my first job in Sedona, busing tables at...
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There are now 50 Certified Sustainable Organizations in the Verde Region

May 31, 2018 Three more just got certified SILVER/Innovator, in Cottonwood and Sedona. Keep Sedona Beautiful (Silver): KSB has been protecting our environment since 1972. In addition to running the Litter Lifters and protecting our Dark Sky, they also walk...
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