Traffic, Taxes, Jobs all Depend on Visitor Management

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS August 17, 2018   How much do you spend in Sedona on taxable stuff each week? Let’s say – and this is probably an overestimate – an average Sedona taxpayer spends $300 weekly...
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Locals manage Sedona tourism

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS August 10, 2018   I love talking with Sedonans about our economy, our challenges, and our future. I’ve even started a Monday morning 9:00 a.m. Coffee Chat at the Chamber Offices for anyone...
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Efficiency and results the Sedona way

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS August 3, 2018   Now that we know more about how baseless last week’s misinformation campaign against the City and Chamber truly is, it’s time to refocus on the real Sedona: people, businesses...
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Sedona must not believe fake news

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS July 27, 2018   “I don’t get it, especially when the Chamber is working to promote solutions…” “We can’t afford misinformation. We need facts.” “…I wish the local residents better understood that tourists...
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Chamber: ‘Keep questions coming’

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS July 20, 2018   We wouldn’t be Sedonans if we didn’t get passionate about our natural beauty and unique community character. Getting a handle on traffic and other impacts of tourism naturally generates...
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Sedona: Stand up to false news

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS July 20, 2018   Surprise. Outrage. Disappointment. Even sadness.  Those were just a few of the reactions I heard yesterday – and felt myself – as it was revealed that political discourse in...
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Let’s talk about Chamber funds

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS July 13, 2018   With Council approval of a $2.17 million Tourism Bureau budget, people are asking how Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau funding works.  I’m happy to explain! Here are the...
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We Want Your Input on Traffic

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS July 6, 2018   During a fantastic Fourth of July holiday, many people told me how excited they are that Sedona is defining a new direction in tourism’s future.  I agree we are...
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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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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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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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