El Portal Sedona Hotel is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Conservationist/Bronze level from the Sustainability Alliance

It’s easy to feel at home in El Portal Sedona Hotel. Owners Steve and Connie Segner have created a charming, healthy space to welcome guests and their dogs. The building is made from natural materials wherever possible. Recycled wood from...
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Holiday Inn Express Sedona-Oak Creek is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Conservationist/Bronze level by the Sustainability Alliance

Before Holiday Inn Express Sedona-Oak Creek opened in 2016, Southwest Hospitality Management completely renovated the facility and made the following changes: To save energy, they replaced three central air units plus the individual air conditioners in every guest room. They...
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Sustainable Tourism Plan Recognition

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS October 4, 2019   Sedona’s response to the challenges of a tourism economy joins a rising tide of sustainability initiatives around the globe. In varying degrees, destinations such as Copenhagen, Barcelona and Kyoto...
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Salt Mine Wine is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Conservationist/Bronze level

How do you start a sustainable winery from scratch? Kevin and Chip Norton are learning the answer with Salt Mine Wine in Camp Verde. In 2013, the Norton family chose an historic farm site to create their vineyard and winery....
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Installing a Bottle Refill Station

Plastic water bottles have become such a scourge that some airports, events and hotels are banning them. Your organization can provide a practical alternative by installing bottle refill stations. Features and costs vary wildly. Answer these three questions to clarify...
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Enchantment Resort has received Innovator/Silver Sustainable Business Certification

Enchantment Resort invites guests to connect body, mind, and planet. Since its founding, this iconic Sedona resort has been committed to sustainability. Enchantment’s efforts often achieve multiple goals simultaneously. For example, the five Tesla charging stations benefit both guests and...
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Voluntourism

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS September 27, 2019   Sedona’s fantastic response to getting sustainable tourism off the ground is energizing everyone involved. The enthusiasm is also a perfect backdrop for the Chamber’s annual meeting next month, where...
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NAH Services and Facilities Critical to Residents

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS September 20, 2019   Earlier this year, I was selected to serve on the Board of Directors of Northern Arizona Healthcare. As the CEO and President of the Sedona Chamber of Commerce &...
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Sedona Golf Resort is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Conservationist/Bronze level

Chasing a golf ball can be great exercise (if sometimes frustrating!) and Sedona Golf Resort General Manager Jeremy Hayman wants it to be gentle on the planet too. Hayman has long been active in helping the community move toward sustainability....
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Straw Free Sedona One Year Anniversary

In August 2018, The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau joined forces with the City of Sedona, Sedona Compost, Keep Sedona Beautiful and the Sustainability Alliance to launch Straw Free Sedona, a campaign that encourages local businesses and their...
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Conserve water after our pitiful monsoon

We live in a desert so we should be especially careful with our water. Over the decades, our use of river and ground water has depleted river flows. And at the time of this writing, people are saying this was...
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Verde Valley Sanctuary is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Conservationist/Bronze level

The Verde Valley Sanctuary offers a safe haven for victims of family violence and sexual assault, providing free shelter, community outreach, legal advocacy, and education and prevention—regardless of gender or gender identity. Support is available in English and Spanish. The...
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