Sedona’s Journey to Balanced Tourism Management

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS February 14, 2020 The recent Keep Sedona Beautiful annual awards got me thinking about Sedona’s long journey to balanced tourism management. You might be surprised to learn it started decades ago. If we...
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Keep Sedona Beautiful Annual Awards

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS February 7, 2020 Keep Sedona Beautiful has acknowledged environmental achievement with annual Awards of Excellence since 1972, and last week, the Chamber was among the honorees for helping move the Sustainable Tourism Plan...
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RunSedona half marathon, 10K and 5k

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS January 31, 2020 You may have seen them around town – more than 3,000 runners from around the world prepping for tomorrow’s RunSedona half marathon, 10K and 5k. The Chamber is the proud...
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Sedona Mountain Bike Academy is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Innovator/Silver level

Mountain biking in Sedona has some special challenges: steep drop-offs, boulders, and prickly pear cactus to name a few. Sedona Mountain Bike Academy was created as a platform for certified mountain bike instructors to offer lessons, clinics, and adventure among...
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Sedona Cedars Resort is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Conservationist/Bronze level

Sedona Cedars Resort has been locally owned since 1982. Managers Alicia and Rick Schneider are avid recyclers. “I hate seeing things go to landfill,” says Alicia Schneider. They use Cottonwood’s Buy-Sell-Trade Facebook group to find new homes for their discards....
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Sky Ranch Lodge is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Innovator/Silver level

Sky Ranch Lodge on Airport Mesa was built by the Graham/Joynt family in 1977.  You’ll still see Gary Graham, SRL partner, working around the grounds or building guest room cabinets from reclaimed wood. In 2017 Victoria Naylor was hired as...
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Courtyard Sedona has received Conservationist/Bronze Sustainable Business Certification

It’s easier to be energy efficient if your hotel is brand new. But the Courtyard Sedona also helps visitors see Sedona in a carbon-friendly way. “When guest check in, we encourage them to use our free shuttle to get around...
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Absolute Bikes has received Conservationist/Bronze Sustainable Business Certification

The employees at Absolute Bikes Sedona don’t walk the talk, they bike it. Manager Nate Cain commutes from Cottonwood on his e-bike which he charges at home with solar power. Similarly, the service manager commutes from West Sedona on his...
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Cheers To ‘Creating a Sustainable Sedona’

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS January 3, 2020 January means festival season is coming –  VegFest, RunSedona, the Sedona International Film Festival (SIFF) and the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival are right around the corner. Our annual festivals make...
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Verve Events & Tents has received Conservationist/Bronze Sustainable Business Certification

You’re planning a big event and need tenting, tables, chairs, plates, etc. What do you do? In Northern Arizona, you likely call Verve Events & Tents. You’ll be glad to know they’re also a certified sustainable business. Verve started in...
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Sedona MediSpa & Wellness is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Conservationist/Bronze level

Sedona MediSpa & Wellness is the premier Medical Aesthetics and Wellness Center in Sedona, voted ‘Best of Sedona’ Kudos Readers’ Choice Awards every year since opening a decade ago. They focus on helping patients while being good stewards. Owners Linda...
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Blazin’ M Ranch is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Conservationist/Bronze level

Blazin’ M Ranch lets you two-step back in time to the Wild West with its knee-slappin’ shows and chuckwagon BBQ. But behind the scenes, owner Lori Mabery and operations manager Will Davis make sure the operation is modern. Their high-efficiency...
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