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Walk the Ancient Trails of the Indigenous People

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS October 20, 2023 October 9, 2023, was recognized as Indigenous People’s Day. It is a day that we honor the perseverance and courage of the Indigenous peoples, show our gratitude for the myriad of contributions they have made to our world, and renew our commitment to respect…

Celebrate local Chamber of Commerce Day

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS October 13, 2023 October 18 is celebrated as “Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day,” and we would like to encourage you to become involved with the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau. At the Sedona Chamber, we focus on the success of our membership as…

Are you an Astrophile?

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS October 6, 2023 Are you a Uranophile, an Opacarophile, a Nephophile or perhaps an Astrophile? You could possibly be one, two or all of these. However, if these words sound unfamiliar to you, it means that you are either a person who loves things that can be…

Unleash the artist within

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS September 29, 2023 October is National Arts & Humanities Month which recognizes the importance of culture nationwide. It was established to focus on the arts at the local, state and national levels and encourages individuals, organizations and diverse communities to participate in the arts while raising public awareness.…

Value of partnership is present at all times

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS September 22, 2023 Each year, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau holds its Annual Partner Meeting to give an overview of the accomplishments we made during the last fiscal year. Our event was held on September 7 at the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock…

Small business is significant to Sedona’s success

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS September 15, 2023 Every local business, art gallery, boutique and retail shop, restaurant, tour guide, winery and home service are most likely owned by residents who live within Sedona and the Verde Valley. In fact, small businesses and entrepreneurs are the backbone of Arizona’s economy — And…

Festival Season is upon us!

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS September 8, 2023 Fall is my favorite season of the year. It’s a time when the temperature cools down and Sedona comes alive with an array of festivals and events that last all the way through the holidays. In the coming months, locals and visitors alike can…

Changes in the travel industry forecasted

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS September 1, 2023 Are we in the midst of a mild recession? According to Senior Analyst of Smith Travel Research (STR), Hannah Smith, “Yes, we are.” Smith acknowledges that by looking at travel statistics since COVID-19, the industry is experiencing a downturn in the economy. STR delivers…

Educating visitors to be a good neighbor

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS August 18, 2023 Being a good neighbor is the message that the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau [SCC&TB] and the city of Sedona provide to visitors who are staying at a vacation rental here in Sedona. Recently, the SCC&TB designed a “Good Neighbor Brochure” specifically…

Arizona is one of the best states for business

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS August 11, 2023 Arizona is number one in the nation for entrepreneurial activity and is listed as one of the “Best States for Business.” According to Sandra Watson, president and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority, “Arizona is widely recognized as a top place in the country…