It’s no mirage — the historic Egyptian Motor Hotel has been revived in Downtown Phoenix’s art district.
With the newly released Tourism & Events Strategic Plan, Experience Scottsdale and our partners at the city of Scottsdale will strive to maximize tourism’s economic benefits while minimizing its impact on our delicate, Sonoran Desert environment.
Experience Scottsdale and the city of Scottsdale will promote January through March as Scottsdale Super Season, three months full of tourism-driving special events from Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction to Cactus League Spring Training and everything in between.
Over the past two years, domestic leisure travel has largely driven our local tourism industry’s recovery. Though we have enjoyed welcoming new visitors from cities like Houston, Las Vegas, Seattle and beyond to Scottsdale, international travel has been a missing puzzle piece in our full recovery.
With mountain views in every direction, Arizona is a hiker’s dream. However, navigating the trails is not always easy when it’s a family affair. WishTrip is a hiking app that injects fun in the activity.
By Phoenix.org staff The pandemic restrictions are lifting, and now we’re ready to travel. We’ve compiled 10 fun weekend getaways that won’t break the bank or your PTO. San Diego With pleasant weather year-round, beautiful beaches, and a thriving dining and art scene, San Diego is a premier Southern California […]
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino’s sweltering gaming floor is filled with the sounds of bells, winners’ squeals and chitchat among the guests on a recent Saturday. They’re all socially distanced, even in the busy restaurants. Michael Kintner, the casino’s senior vice president and general manager, is proud of how the […]
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski When We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort opened in Fort McDowell in October, the 166,341-square-foot facility unveiled an experience. The hotel lobby is an ode to the Yavapai Nation, with Native American design elements, including blue tile in the shape of a river, hanging glass bulbs that depict rain, and oversized baskets. “We’re proud that […]
By Adianna Bermudez Talking Stick Resort has a new way for high-limit gamers to gamble. Last month, the casino resort opened 89 high-denomination slot machines and 14 high-stakes table games, with décor inspired by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. “Talking Stick Resort is continuously evolving to give our guests new, exciting experiences while on […]
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort, formerly known as Fort McDowell Casino, has reopened in its state-of-the-art facility with 850 slot machines, 22 gaming tables and live bingo on October 29. The casino’s interior is 100% smoke free, as is the hotel. However, there are four “very comfortable” outdoor designated smoking areas. “We’re very excited,” […]
By Andrew Checchia During this period of quarantine and lockdown, people are facing unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety and general concern for the state of the world. According to the CDC, levels of depression and substance use have elevated significantly for people all around the country. While of course the pandemic itself might cause passive […]
By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Judy Hector saw an ad for a Sierra Vista public affairs manager and instantly fell in love—even before seeing the southern Arizona city. “I flew into Tucson and rented a car,” she says. “The closer I got to Sierra Vista, the more I loved it. I loved it here and I […]
By Niki D’Andrea and the Arizona Department of Tourism Yeah, yeah, yeah – it’s hot in Phoenix in the summer. Unusually, uniquely, don’t-have-a-heat-stroke hot. But there are some cool places elsewhere in the Grand Canyon State, and they’re just as unusual and unique as the Valley heat. In Arizona, the aquatic is exotic: an […]
Japanese Friendship Garden Joe Gilmore The Ro Ho En Japanese Friendship Garden is a phoenix in the city of the same name. “Ro” is for the heron, the bird symbol of Himeji City, while “Ho” stands for the mythical phoenix. “En” is garden. The 3.5-acre Japanese Stroll Garden boasts a tea house, representing the […]
You don’t need to head out to the ocean to meet or swim with playful dolphins. Situated next to Odysea Aquarium, Dolphinaris Arizona in Scottsdale offers close-up dolphin encounters in 5 lagoons that hold a combined 1 million gallons of saltwater. The Dolphin Land Experience lets you stay dry as you meet a single dolphin, […]
One of the Valley’s major farm attractions, Vertuccio Farms offers year-round activities for fresh food aficionados, families and school groups. These include the expansive Fall Festival, family movie nights, the Easter Egg-sperience, Peaches N’ Play peach picking and rides, fireworks for Fourth of July, Pizza Farm for school groups and more. The farm also offers […]
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