respect red rock country Archives

New ways for locals to enjoy Sedona

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS May 19, 2023 Sedona has so much to offer, that sometimes we forget all the amazing things we have right at our fingertips. Often, I hear, “I’ve lived here for years, and I’ve never been to that restaurant, shopped at that boutique or attended a concert…

Opportunities don’t just happen — you create them

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS May 12, 2023 In recent weeks, people are asking, “What is changing at the Chamber?” The answer is a lot! For one, our membership is growing. Just in the last few weeks, we had 10 new businesses join the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau.…

SCC&TB Visitor Center serves residents and visitors

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS April 28, 2023 During this busy time of year, Sedona welcomes people from around the world. While some are less than pleased with the number of visitors who come to our beautiful town, we sometimes fail to recognize that we were once tourists ourselves. What drew…

A new direction in marketing during uncertain times

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS February 3, 2023 The most immediate critical issue for the Chamber is helping steady the local economy in uncertain times. Tourism has slowed. From hotels and shops to restaurants and art galleries, businesses are feeling the pinch: 77% of respondents to a recent Chamber survey said…

The Right Kind of Marketing Can Address Tourism Challenges

THIS ARTICLE APPEARS IN THE RED ROCK NEWS January 27, 2023 How do you feel about Colorado? What about Utah? Can you make a mental distinction between these neighboring states even though they share a border, a tourism economy and the Rocky Mountains? You can, of course. Establishing those distinctions is one function of…