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Travel Trade News - Spring 2018
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Visit Arizona - The Grand Canyon State
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After a bitter cold winter, why not escape to Arizona where the sun shines 320 days a year? In many ways, the beauty of Arizona is embodied by its most famous natural landmark, the Grand Canyon - but that's only the beginning of its wide-ranging appeal. Like the Grand Canyon, Arizona is a vast panorama of stunning colour and fascinating geology, with a history defined by American Indians and larger-than-life adventurers. It must be experienced to be believed.
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Read on to find out more about Arizona and why you should book your clients to go, including how to fly there, product updates and itinerary ideas.
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British Airways Increases Service to Phoenix
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After a successful second nonstop flight to London Heathrow Airport for British Airways in May and June 2017, BA announced it is bringing back the additional service three days a week. From 27th March, 2018, British Airways started to operate a second flight on Tuesdays and Fridays. On 6th May, an additional Sunday flight will begin service. This added service will be available through to October.
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- Arizona's disparate climate can yield both the highest temperature across the nation and the lowest temperature across the nation in the same day
- Tucson was the first city in the United States to be named an UNESCO World City of Gastronomy
- There are more than 100 licensed and bonded wineries throughout the state with new ones debuting every year
- Arizona has 3,928 mountain peaks and summits-more mountains than any one of the other Mountain States (Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming)
- You can ski in Arizona! Arizona Snowbowl is a few hours from Phoenix and just 7 miles north of Flagstaff. You can also ski at Mount Lemmon Ski Valley North of Tucson, the southernmost ski resort in the US!
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New zipline at Grand Canyon West lets adventurers soar more than 2,000 feet amid epic scenery
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Grand Canyon West continues to add new experiences to thrill the more than 1 million guests who annually visit the West Rim of one of the World's Seven Natural Wonders. The latest addition to the home of Grand Canyon Skywalk? A pair of epic ziplines that will let adrenalin-seeking adventurers soar nearly 1,000 feet above the floor of a side canyon located amid the West Rim's matchless scenery. The Zipline at Grand Canyon West, which opened 2nd January 2018, consists of two "quad ziplines," each with four steel cables running side-by-side in parallel formation, to allow groups to soar approaching speeds of 50 miles per hour!
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Hotel Valley Ho completes mid-century redesign
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Downtown Scottsdale's mid-century modern icon since 1956, has revamped its rooms and suites in The Tower. The design overhaul of this luxurious hotel within a hotel was completed in September, featuring new, mid-century-inspired elements including lighting, décor, flooring, and millwork. Existing signature pieces including B&B Italia sofas and Knoll Lounge Chairs were reupholstered in fabrics with bold jewel tones. The new look follows the hotel's signature style, which blends contemporary modern with mid-century influences. Each room and suite in The Tower features floor-to-ceiling glass and views of Downtown Scottsdale or Camelback Mountain. Tower Suites are complete with full kitchens, walk-in closets and washer/dryers for the ideal home
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Arizona Inn located in Prescott Valley rebrands as GreenTree Inn
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The Arizona Inn, located in Prescott Valley, Arizona, officially opened its doors as part of the GreenTree Inn family. The boutique 77 room property is a traveller, family friendly property, offering amenities including hot breakfast, high-speed Wi-Fi, in-room mini-fridge, microwave & coffee maker, pet-friendly rooms, seasonal outdoor heated pool, business centre and more. Renovations and updates have been on-going and will continue through 2018.
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For ideas on how to plan the perfect trip to Arizona for your clients, we are here for you!
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Whether your clients are interested in Ranches or Luxury Resorts, see below the must do's in each of Arizona's five diverse regions;
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Phoenix & Central Arizona
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Phoenix, capital of Arizona and the fifth largest metropolitan area in the United States has a university town feel and a buzzing atmosphere. Be sure to visit the stunning Desert Botanical Gardens. Scottsdale offers a sense of tranquillity to those seeking luxury whilst Mesa and Glendale offer the perfect family friendly typical Arizona experience.
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Northern Arizona
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Host to the largest attraction in Arizona and arguably the USA, the Grand Canyon, Northern Arizona is undoubtedly a huge tourist hub. However, the appeal widens with the North host to the mesmerising spiritual Sedona and the Ski haven of Flagstaff where Route 66 also passes through.
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Tucson & Southern Arizona
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Southern Arizona has it all - wildlife, history, arts and culture, food, shopping and a chance to experience the old west. Arizona is legendary for its deserts and creatures as well as the Wild West and experience being a true cowboy at one of the various ranches in Tucson.
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North Central Arizona
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For thousands of years, people have shared this beautiful region of Arizona with wildlife, and for good reason. The lush river tributaries give life to birds, other wildlife and plant species. Camp Verde and Prescott are just two of the cities which offer this wide range of appeal.
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Arizona's West Coast
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Arizona's not all desert. Cool off in any of the region's lakes and reservoirs (Lake Havasu, anyone?), or the Colorado River. Adventure abounds north to south - communities in this region have museums, Route 66 nostalgia, natural wonders, and wildlife.
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Visit us at these upcoming events:
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US Travel Association's IPW: 19-23 May, 2018
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UK Sales Mission, visiting Glasgow, Manchester and London: 18-21 June, 2018
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