More Tourism Stories

More Parking Coming to Iconic Horseshoe Bend

Visitation to the popular attraction has increased dramatically over the years.

Preservation Group Picks Mission San Xavier for Grant Program

The "incredible significance" of the 221-year-old landmark earned it a place on a list of 13 locations targeted by the funding.

Hiking and Poetry on the Arizona National Scenic Trail

Author writes 43 passages on more than 800 miles

Cochise County Supervisors Pass Incentives for Vineyards, Solar and Housing

Trio of economic incentives aimed at growing industries in the area.

Listening Beyond the Wall

Also on Arizona Spotlight: "Cleopatra - No Submissive Woman"; bobcats in the backyard; and how Film Tucson is bringing Hollywood back to The Old Pueblo.

Allegiant Air Coming to Tucson Airport

The low-cost airline will bring two new destinations to TIA.

Home Sharing Is a Second 'Job' for Many Tucson Teachers

Airbnb says 12 percent of Tucson "hosts" are educators.

Sonoran Highway Construction Won't Be Done In August After All

An official said the real goal of the deadline was simply to speed up the construction process.

Judge Sides With Pima County On Part 2 of World View Case

Ruling says the county properly entered into no-bid contracts with builders so it could meet World View's needs.

Horseshoe Bend Undergoes Changes to Manage Growing Crowds

Parking restrictions and a new viewing deck are part of efforts to accommodate a projected 2 million visitors this year.

Tribe That Owns Grand Canyon Skywalk to Improve Airport

The Hualapai Tribe received five grants for airport fixes at its tourism venture.

US State Department Prohibits Staff Travel to San Carlos, Guaymas

Recent violent crimes in the state of Sonora triggered the travel prohibition by the agency.

Arizona Breaks Tourism Record in 2017, State Says

But federal data say tourists from Mexico dropped by nearly 10 percent.

AAA: 932,000 Arizonans Will Travel During 4th of July Week

Estimate predicts most travelers will be driving to their final destination.

Warnings Over Travel to Sonora and Sinaloa in New System

Mexican state of Sinaloa classified at "Level 4" warning, the highest alert.

AAA: Nearly 1 Million Arizonans Will Travel Thanksgiving Weekend

Many travelers will drive, but an increasing number are flying to their destination.

Selected Archive Filters

Tourism
AZPM is a service of the University of Arizona and our broadcast stations are licensed to the Arizona Board of Regents who hold the trademarks for Arizona Public Media and AZPM. We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples.
The University of Arizona