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Enter by June 11 to win big in Scottsdale

Arizona residents:  Don’t miss your chance to win a $1,400 luxury Scottsdale staycation package for two, including a two-night stay at the InterContinental Montelucia Resort & Spa, Joya Spa treatments, dinner at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, golf at Eagle Mountain Golf Club, and a tour with Across Arizona Tours.
Plus, test your tourism IQ [...]

Enter “Where the Locals Go” contest for your chance to win

Attention all Arizona residents: Enter the “Where the Locals Go” video contest showing your favorite ways to vacation in Scottsdale for a chance to win a luxury Scottsdale staycation valued at $1,400. Plus, take a 5-question quiz to see how much you know about travel and tourism in Scottsdale and enter to win one of [...]

Celebrate Tourism in Scottsdale

Attention all Arizona residents: Your knowledge of Scottsdale’s tourism industry is your key to valuable prizes! In conjunction with National Travel & Tourism Week (May 9-17), the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau is launching a new Web site designed to help residents learn more about tourism and how it directly benefits them and [...]

Local companies receive Scottsdale Green by Design Awards

The Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau revealed the winners of the Green by Design Awards at its Quarterly Update Meeting on Oct. 14 as part of its sustainability initiatives. The Hotel Valley Ho, Fairmont Scottsdale, and Edwards Design Group were recognized for exhibiting outstanding sustainability practices.
The Scottsdale bureau acknowledged participants in three categories: Green, Greener and Greenest. [...]

Ads Capture Attention of Local Market

The Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau unveiled three of five new ads at our 2008 Annual Meeting on Oct. 1 to approximately 630 industry partners. There has been a lot of interest in the campaign so I wanted to share a bit more information.

The tourism industry in Scottsdale remains strong and continues to be one [...]

New Ads Showcase Vibrant Experiences of Scottsdale

The Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau gave an industry sneak peak of three new ads at the Oct. 1 annual meeting. The ads are part of a new Richly Sonoran brand campaign, which builds on the Scottsdale brand and showcases the city’s sophistication and vibrancy, as well as the unique and surreal quality of the [...]

Recycle Cans Installed in Downtown Scottsdale

The Scottsdale Downtown Group has installed 10 recycle containers in downtown Scottsdale. These containers are located at key activity areas, including Stetson Plaza at SouthBridge, the Canal Bank, all public parking facilities and public restrooms, and the heavily used trolley stops – 5th Street and Craftsman Court, 5th Street and Stetson, and 3rd Street and [...]

Culture Quest Guide Helps Visitors Explore Local Arts Community

The Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau released its free October through December 2008 Culture Quest Scottsdale guide, produced in partnership with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. The 54-page guide helps locals and travelers uncover the city’s vibrant arts community. Included in the guide is a list of Scottsdale’s art [...]

Last Call for Applications for Scottsdale Green Challenge

The Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau is inviting Arizona companies to enter the Scottsdale Green by Design Awards program to be recognized for their efforts to be more sustainable. As part of the Scottsdale CVB’s green initiatives, the Green by Design Awards will recognize companies who exhibit outstanding green practices. [...]

Ask the President

During the Scottsdale CVB’s Annual Meeting, CVB President & CEO Rachel Sacco will be sitting down with Travel Industry Association of America President & CEO Roger Dow to discuss the future of tourism. We want to hear from you and answer your questions during this on-stage dialogue. Let us know what [...]