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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…

Upcoming AzLTA meeting addresses Sedona’s tourism forecast

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS August 4, 2023 One of the year’s best events is returning — the Northern Arizona Industry Forecast provided by the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau, Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association and Smith Travel Research. We will be combining this event with our monthly mixer for…

Relationships with partners and media are essential for business success

July 28, 2023 Relationships with our partners at the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau are very important. When we know and understand their business, we are able to be on the lookout for opportunities that will garner attention and assist with their marketing efforts. Working with the media is essential in what we do.…

Renegades write the rules

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS July 21, 2023 Tourism in Arizona is back on track, according to Arizona Governor, Katie Hobbs. Hobbs kicked off the annual Arizona Governor’s Conference on Tourism (GCOT) on July 10, congratulating attendees for their dedication to the state, saying, “You created millions of jobs, generated billions in…

Imagination Library celebrates the gift of books

The Verde Valley Imagination Library (VVIL) is the local affiliate of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. As part of the program, VVIL provides free books to local children from birth to their fifth birthday in the Verde Valley, including Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Jerome, Camp Verde, Cornville, Rimrock and Sedona. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is turning…