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Just because your hear a something is it true? What is the difference between fact and fiction? If you hear the same narrative over and over does it make it true? For many it does make it true. Many people hear a story assume it is true.As demonstrated in the book I’m Okay You’re Okay…
Arizona Office of Tourism is the state’s expert for Tourism. It is extremely impressive. Robust and a great resource. The Arizona Office of Tourism has two websites. AOT website for Tourism marketing is Visit Arizona AOT website for Tourism Partners, Arizona Office of Tourism website includes marketing & branding opportunities, data, stats, resources, reports, programs…
A.R.S. § 5-802 Formation of Authority 5-802. Formation of authorityA. The tourism and sports authority is established. The boundaries of the authority are the boundaries of any county that has a population of more than two million persons.B. The authority is a corporate and political body and, except as otherwise limited, modified or provided by this…
How is Sedona Tourism and Hospitality industry growing? According to the City Financial Reports Sedona Tourism is growing. 2021 Bed Tax Revenue jumped 72%. 2022 it jumped another 25%. This year appears to be running at 26% higher than FY 22.All lodging types including vacation rentals inside the city limits are imposed city-bed-taxes. Those outside…
Arizona Governments Tourism Program Benchmark Arizona Destination Marketing organizations are defined by the Arizona Office of Tourism, “It is the responsibility of the municipality or county to designate either themselves or another organization if they intend to participate in AOT’s programs.“ The Arizona Governments Tourism Program Benchmark reviews Single Municipalities, Counties, the State of Arizona…
City Economic Development Advisory Boards Benchmark What type of policy do other Cities and Towns in Arizona for Economic Development Advisory Boards?Are there any laws in Arizona for Cities & Town Economic Development? State Law: Economic Development A.R.S. § 9-500.11 Arizona Cities or TownsExpenditures for economic development; definitions A.R.S. § 9-500.11Economic development under State Law is requires “improve…
A.R.S. § 9-500.11 Expenditures for economic development A.R.S. § 9-500.11 Expenditures for economic development A.R.S. § 9-500.11 Arizona Cities or TownsExpenditures for economic development; definitions A.R.S. § 9-500.11 Economic development under State Law is requires “improve or enhance the economic welfare of the inhabitants of the city or town.” Economic development under State Law is requires “improve or enhance the economic…
A.R.S. § 9-500.06. Hospitality industry; discrimination prohibited; use of tax proceeds; exemption; definitions 9-500.06. Hospitality industry; discrimination prohibited; use of tax proceeds; exemption; definitions A.R.S. § 9-500.06 A. A city or town shall not discriminate against hospitality industry businesses in the collection of fees. For the purposes of this subsection: 1. “Discriminate” means any increase of fees…
Sometimes I come across something that sparks my curiosity which leads me to think and research it. I come from a background of highly regulated industry working with all levels of governments including international governments, countries. Each country has different requirements, each one inspected analized our products, process and facility for compliance. If we didn’t…
Looking for an easy healthy meal? Donna Joy’s Pumpkin Vegetable Black Bean Soup is easy, quick to make, vegan, and all can enjoy. Pumpkin Vegetable Black Bean Soup Recipe (Vegan)