Category: Travel
Business Leaders are Concerned About the Repercussions the State’s Tough, New Immigration Law Will Have on Arizona’s Still Struggling Economy
Opponents of Arizona’s toughest-in-the-nation immigration law charge that it is unconstitutional and will lead to racial profiling, specifically targeting Hispanics. Supporters counter that the state statute corresponds with federal law and is designed to deal with those who break the … Continue reading
Courting The Locals Could Be The Key To Keeping Arizona’s Struggling Tourism Industry Viable
For years, state tourism and hospitality enjoyed a healthy dose of success. As the population boomed, so did travel, with out-of-state visitors increasing steadily from 2002 through 2007. But the recession, coupled with a decline in corporate meetings, made 2009 … Continue reading
Summertime Cool: For Temporary Relief From The Arizona Heat, Check Out These Neighboring Attractions
Summertime is fast approaching, and that means it’s time to plan a summer escape. Luckily, you don’t have to go far: the Southwest is full of fun, exciting destinations no matter what your vacation style. From the beaches of Southern … Continue reading
2010 BOB Awards: Tourism
The following companies won the Gold, Silver and Bronze rankings in the Tourism category of the 2010 BOB Awards. 2010 Best Of The Best Awards: Tourism Phoenix Convention Center Meeting/Convention Centers Year Est.: 1972 Meeting Sq. Ft.: 870,000 Principal(s): John Chan … Continue reading
GPEC Profile: Mike Tully, President And CEO Of AAA Arizona
Mike Tully President and CEO, AAA Arizona As president and CEO of AAA Arizona, Mike Tully has a keen interest in getting the state back on the road to prosperity. That probably explains why for the past seven years Tully, … Continue reading
ATA Profile: Jim Prueter, Senior Vice President of AAA Arizona
Jim Prueter Senior Vice President, AAA Arizona www.aaaaz.com As senior vice president of AAA Arizona, Jim Prueter is part of a company that provides automotive, insurance and travel services to nearly 800,000 Arizona members. He’s no stranger to AAA, having … Continue reading
ATA Profile: Deborah Ostreicher, Deputy Aviation Director At Sky Harbor International Airport
Deborah Ostreicher Deputy Aviation Director, Sky Harbor International Airport www.skyharbor.com As deputy aviation director of Sky Harbor International Airport, Deborah Ostreicher has a hands-on grasp of the travel industry. A typical day at the airport includes more than 1,200 aircrafts … Continue reading
Q&A With Debbie Johnson, Executive Director Of The Arizona Tourism Alliance
Debbie Johnson Executive Director, Arizona Tourism Alliance Debbie Johnson, executive director of the Arizona Tourism Alliance, is a major force in the Valley and state’s tourism and hospitality industry. She also serves as president and CEO of the Arizona Hotel … Continue reading
ATA Profile: Mark Grenoble
Mark Grenoble President, Enchantment Group www.enchantmentgroup.com Not many professionals can say they grew up in their industry. Mark Grenoble is one of the few who can. He has worked in some capacity in the tourism industry since he was a … Continue reading
The State’s Tourism Industry Puts A Face To Those Hurt By The Corporate Meetings Backlash
The image the word tourism often brings to mind is of fun, sun, and beautiful destinations and resorts. But with the industry under siege last year, those who work in the sector here in Arizona decided it was time to … Continue reading
ATA Is Promoting The Message That Tourism Will Bolster The State’s Economic Recovery
Tourism is not an expense — it’s an investment. That’s not an official slogan for advocates of Arizona’s tourism and hospitality industry, but it is a message they are working hard to imprint in the public consciousness as legislators eye … Continue reading
Who To Watch: John Chan
John Chan Interim Director Phoenix Convention Center Despite a slumping economy, the newly expanded Phoenix Convention Center experienced a phenomenon expressed some years ago in a movie — “If you build it they will come.” Indeed, convention delegates came in … Continue reading
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