Interviews with Allison Cooper, vice president of marketing at the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau, plus Councilwoman Karin Uhlich and historian Ken Scoville on the 6th Annual Historic Miracle Mile Open House, and a preview of this Saturday’s “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive with Community Food Bank President/CEO Bill Carnegie and Dan Turrentine of the National Association of Letter Carriers.... Read more»
Ready for another cup of coffee? Coffee is on our agenda with Victoria Maizes, MD, executive director of the UA Center for Integrative Medicine. Also, a preview of the summer air travel season with Richard Gruntzel, CFO of the Tucson Airport Authority. Plus, Dr. Robert Hendricks, Buckmaster education contributor, on a cheating scandal that is rocking the education world.... Read more»
Interviews with Brent DeRaad, CEO of the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau, along with Democratic state Sen. Steve Farley, Republican state Rep. Ethan Orr, and Arizona Capitol Times reporter Hank Stephenson.... Read more»
While the National Park Service saw a slight increase in visitors across the country in 2012, its sites in Arizona recorded a third straight year of overall decline.... Read more»
When former Scottsdale resident Mark Macias used the New York City subway this past winter, he was transported not only between Grand Central Station and Times Square but back to his hometown. Floor-to-ceiling images transformed the shuttle car into an Old West saloon. On the outside of the car, “Step into Scottsdale” was superimposed over images of craggy, cactus-covered mountains.... Read more»
If a study by the National Park Service is to be believed, the 500,000 people who visit Montezuma Castle National Monument’s prehistoric cliff dwellings each year have a big impact on the area economy.... Read more»
City Councilman Paul Cunningham is bringing back roundtable discussions of business issues at the Ward 2 office, beginning with a talk on sports tourism. The roundtable will be Tuesday, March 26 at Eastside City Hall.... Read more»
Authorities believe the killing of Jose de Jesus Gallegos Alvarez, recently appointed tourism minister of Jalisco state, may have been related to his business activities.... Read more»
Visitors to Saguaro National Park spend $21.9 million yearly in communities near the Southern Arizona park, a government report said.... Read more»
The Monday Political Face-off featured commentators Bruce Ash and Paul Eckerstrom. Then, a newsmaker interview with Bonnie Allin, CEO of the Tucson Airport Authority.... Read more»
An interview with the new chairman of the Pima County Democratic Party, Dr. Don Jorgensen. Then, comet discoverer Dr. David Levy on why 2013 may be the year of the comets. Also, Dr. Jim Boulay, owner of the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson, talks about stem cell therapy for animals. Plus, Jonathan Litvack, Westin La Paloma’s general manager.... Read more»
Was it just another solstice marking the beginning of winter? Or the dawn of a new era, as predicted by Mayan priests?(slideshow)... Read more»
Employees in Arizona’s hotel industry are about as likely to be injured on the job as construction workers, but workplace inspections conducted by the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health focus mostly on construction.... Read more»
The tourism industry is not that much more of an economic contributor in Arizona than it is in the U.S. as a whole. And it’s a relatively small part of Arizona’s overall economy; certainly not an industry to plan economic recovery by.... Read more»
Some Navajo fear that that those seeking spiritual reflection at the confluence of the Colorado and Little Colorado rivers could soon be sharing that sacred place on the eastern rim of the Grand Canyon with camera-toting tourists.... Read more»
In recent years, Texas’ state parks have struggled with falling visitor numbers and budget cuts. These days, in their quest to lure people back, the parks are promoting opportunities for night-sky viewing, away from city lights. A small but growing number of Texas cities are passing lighting ordinances aimed at protecting star-gazing.... Read more»
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