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Articles tagged “arizona”

Hotels

New Data on Airbnb in Phoenix Takes Aim at Arizona’s Pro-Sharing Economy Stance

While it's pretty clear that the hotel industry and Airbnb are at odds with one another, it's still obvious that more transparent data is sorely needed to understand the true impact of Airbnb and other home sharing platforms on cities and communities.

Deanna Ting, Skift | 8 years ago

New Data on Airbnb in Phoenix Takes Aim at Arizona’s Pro-Sharing Economy Stance

Tourism

Hawaii Tourism Says it Makes $88 Million for Every $5 Million It Invests in a Pro Bowl

While the Pro Bowl may be good for Hawaii, these very ver optimistic numbers smack of Brand USA accounting rather than reality.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 10 years ago

Hawaii Tourism Says it Makes $88 Million for Every $5 Million It Invests in a Pro Bowl

Hotels

Marriott Comes Out Swinging Against Arizona Gay Persecution Bill

Marriott knows that this pro-discrimination bill by Arizona lawmakers could completely undo its conventions and leisure travel business in the state, and it doesn't want to see that happen.

Jason Clampet, Skift | 10 years ago

Marriott Comes Out Swinging Against Arizona Gay Persecution Bill

Tourism

Arizona Wants a Full Refund for Reopening the Grand Canyon

The National Park Service took reigns of the Grand Canyon before the state's money was exhausted, but legislators are now fighting for the full amount and could be waiting for a long time.

Associated Press | 10 years ago

Arizona Wants a Full Refund for Reopening the Grand Canyon

Tourism

One way to preserve natural monuments: Limit visitors to 20 a day

Most U.S. national parks have too tough a time attracting visitors to push them out, but international sites that risk deterioration can at once become elusive and sustainable with a similar lotto system.

Brian Witte, Associated Press | 11 years ago

One way to preserve natural monuments: Limit visitors to 20 a day

Hotels

Navajo Nation opens first casino in Arizona, employs 500 tribal members

The casino is expected to drive tourism to the region and keep locals spending money closer to home, which is yet another challenge to established gaming centers in Vegas and Atlantic City.

Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Ground Transport

The Times Square shuttle that wants to take riders to Scottsdale

This is the first subway takeover ever created by the Scottsdale tourism board, but the high visibility of such a campaign could more than cover the costs it took to position itself at the busiest intersection in New York.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

The Times Square shuttle that wants to take riders to Scottsdale

Skift Originals

Arizona tests a playful new marketing approach in targeted ad campaign

A city-specific campaign is the right place for Arizona to try out its new ‘playful’ marketing approach, but the stretch between the state’s vast night sky and tourism probably wouldn’t cut it on the national stage.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Arizona tests a playful new marketing approach in targeted ad campaign