What's New in Sedona, Arizona
Travel Trade News Winter 2016
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Dear Industry Friends,
The waning of the year always prompts a bit of self-evaluation. We pause to look back and to count our blessings. But don't tally up the final score just yet because there's still time to dramatically increase your total blessings. All you have to do is gather up friends and family and take a trip to Sedona.
As the holidays approach we are reminded all over again as to what's truly important in life. It comes down to moments we share with loved ones. Sedona makes the perfect getaway to reconnect with the people who matter most, providing a bouquet of memories that will never fade.
Sedona is equal parts playground and resort; equal parts wilderness and spiritual retreat. It is a place far removed from the everyday experience. The rising columns of red rocks form a fortress that repels stress and distraction. The scenic splendor lifts hearts and ignites smiles. Sedona just seems to bring out the best in all of us. No wonder it's such a joyful place to share.
Vacations in Sedona make for vivid, spicy memories; stories that will be recounted over many dinner table conversations for years to come. That's the magic of Sedona. It gives you a chance to live fully in the moment while you're here. And then gives you golden moments to take with you, to relive over and over again.
The team at Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau wishes you peace, joy and prosperity throughout the coming year. Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
We look forward to working with you and welcoming your clients to Sedona in the years to come.
Happy Holidays!
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ABA Marketplace
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Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
will be at the ABA Marketplace in Cleveland, OH from January 14-17, 2017.
We are your product development partner. Sedona's Tourism Bureau sales team provides professional local expertise with a comprehensive view of Sedona. Our services save you time and help you make smart informed decisions for your tour series or your next ad-hoc tour to Sedona. Tour operators who are interested in Sedona and have open appointment slots, please contact Sachiko Sado, Director of Tourism Development, to set up an appointment to discuss possible programs in Sedona. We look forward to seeing you in Cleveland!
State Route 89A near Slide Rock to be narrowed to one lane for cell tower installation
Motorists using State Route 89A between Sedona and Flagstaff should allow extra travel time when the roadway is reduced to one lane near Slide Rock while a new cell tower is installed. SR 89A will be narrowed to one lane between mileposts 381 and 384 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, and Wednesday, Dec. 14. Flaggers will be on site to provide alternating north- and southbound travel through the work zone and delays are possible.
Drivers should proceed through the work zone with caution, slow down and watch for construction personnel and equipment.
For the most current information about highway conditions statewide, visit ADOT's Travel Information Site at www.az511.gov, follow ADOT on Twitter (@ArizonaDOT) or call 511, except while driving. For more information, please call Coralie Cole, ADOT senior community relations officer, at 602.501.4899 or email: ccole@azdot.gov.
Changes at Airport Mesa Scenic Overlook Parking
 There is now a $3 per vehicle charge to park at the Airport Mesa Scenic Overlook parking lot.
You will find a kiosk inside the lot near the Airport Road. You may pay by cash or credit card and the receipt is good for the day using the same parking receipt.
The Sedona-Oak Creek Airport Authority is working on a plan for monthly parking fees for tour operators that visit the Scenic Overlook frequently. When the plan is finalized we will make the information available to you as soon as possible. For now we ask that the companies that use the area pay the parking machine once a day for use of the area.
This charge is being implemented to help fund a beautification project at the overlook including Phase I, upgrading the overlook itself and relocating the pedestrian crosswalk to a safer location by next summer. Phase II of the project, including paving the parking lot, improving bus parking and bus loading/unloading zones, installing solar toilets and recycling receptacles is scheduled to be completed in approximately 18 months.
This is only one of several enhancement projects being developed by the Sedona-Oak Creek Airport Authority. We will keep you informed as the overlook project progresses.
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Sedona Lodging & Services
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Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
 The Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock, provides the ultimate haven to enjoy all that Sedona beholds; surrounded b
y the stunning views of the Red Rocks and the fairways of the 18-hole championship golf
cour
se; to be enjoyed from the oasis of your private balcony or patio. All 171 spacious guest suites and 50 deluxe guest rooms include cozy fireplaces, refrigerator, microwave, and granite wet bar for your added comfort.
Their location is prime as the 'Center of Adventure'; with Pink Jeep Tours access as easy as a walk to the lobby and concierge desk; creating endless customized itineraries specific to your preferences for discovery.
Their resort inspires rejuvenation and relaxation, featuring eforea: Spa and Sedona Athletic Club; 3 outdoor resort pools, saunas, steam rooms, whirlpools, and 4 onsite dining options. They
look forward to welcoming you for limitless experiences. For
wholesale and group rates, please call 1-877-273-3762 or email sdxse-salesadm@hilton.com.
Healing Salt Spa
 For a unique, beach-like experience in the desert, without the inconvenience of a bathing suit, heat of the Sun, or sticky sand, Healing Salt Spa, is the ultimate destination for rest and relaxation. Whether it's for the respiratory and skin therapy benefits or the relaxation, the Salt Room has benefits for everyone. This is an opportunity to treat your clients to 45 minutes of "You Time" to just Relax & Breathe. Salt Therapy widens the airways which is extremely beneficial to help guests adjust more quickly to the higher altitude when they first arrive.
Their Salt Room has four zero-gravity chairs and one energy chair to accommodate five guests in one 45 minute session. The Private Room has a Salt Bed for maximum seclusion in a 25 minute session.
$55 for Walk-ins or $45 for early bookings. They offer group rates for the Salt Room when booked early:
$85 for two; $120 for three; $150 for four; $175 for five.
Contact Craig Sullivan at 928-221-4907 for details.
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Featured Sedona Restaurants
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Golden Goose American Grill
This award-winning American-style grill was declared by USA Today as one of the top 10 restaurants in Sedona and by EAT magazine as one of the top 25 restaurants in all of Arizona. Another favorite of Sedona residents for the great meal value, it was voted Sedona's "Best Prime Rib," "Best Steak," "Best Seafood," and "Best Dessert" in 2016. Located a mere 10 minutes from "Uptown" Sedona, it is only a short distance from the hustle and bustle, but you will find the prices and food quality worth the drive. There is ample tour bus parking and the restaurant seats nearly 100 people. Tables can be configured so that large groups are able to sit together comfortably. The restaurant is particularly popular for Steaks and Burgers. It is one of only a handful of restaurants in the area that uses the superior quality "Certified Angus Beef." Please contact Debbie Santa Cruz, owner, at 928-282-1447 or by email
dsantacruz@yahoo.com to make reservations for your guests. The full menus for breakfast, lunch and dinner can be viewed at
www.goldengoosegrill.com
. Special group menus and pricing are also available. Check out their glowing reviews on Trip Advisor.
Café Jose Restaurant
This hometown diner has been in existence for more than 20 years and is a favorite hotspot for local residents. This restaurant has been awarded Sedona's "Best Home Cooking" for 9 years in a row as well as Sedona's "Friendliest Wait Staff," "Best Breakfast," and "Best Family Dining." Food preparation is fast and efficient as well as wholesome and well-priced. Seating capacity is approximately 100, with a large space that allows for more than 60 people to sit comfortably together at banquet-style tables. There is ample bus parking and it is located a mere 10 minutes away from the popular "Uptown" area. Restaurant hours are 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. They are open 365 days a year (although slightly altered hours for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Groups may call ahead for boxed breakfasts or lunches or to preorder off the menu for even faster service. Just pick up and go. Menu items can be viewed at
www.cafejosesedona.com
. Contact Debbie Santa Cruz, owner, at 928-282-0299 or by email at dsantacruz@yahoo.com.
Sedona Bakery and Café
(formerly NY Bakery and Deli)
A full array of made-from-scratch baked goods are available as well as New York style pizza and great deli sandwiches. Voted Sedona's "Best Baked Goods" you will find something for every sweet tooth here. Cupcakes, cookies, donuts, cakes, pies and muffins all tempt the taste buds. Bagels are made the old-fashioned "New York" way which gives the dough that crusty, chewy exterior that is so desirable. This bakery has been awarded Sedona's "Best Bagels" for more than a decade. Open daily from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Located conveniently in the Whole Food plaza with a large spacious parking lot which will allow for bus parking. Groups may call ahead for boxed breakfasts or lunches or for party trays of bagels and cream cheese or sweet treats for special events. Contact Debbie Santa Cruz, owner, at 928-204-1242 or by email at dsantacruz@yahoo.com.
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| Sachiko Sado | Director of Tourism Development | sado@sedonachamber.com
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