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Hello from the Arizona Office of Tourism
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The Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) has created a brand-new online training programme, consisting of five modules, covering details of self-drive itineraries, key selling points, and the key areas of Arizona, to enable agents to sell the destination with confidence.
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To coincide with the launch, all agents who complete the five modules of Arizona A to Z will be entered into a prize draw to win either a grand prize of £100 worth of Love2Shop vouchers, or one of five Hotel Chocolat gifts.
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Closing date: 1st June 2020
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The Arizona Office of Tourism UK team will be holding regular webinars over the next few months for agents, providing an insight on what there is to experience in Arizona and how best to sell the destination. There will be a series of deep-dive webinars focussing on specialist subjects such as adventure, road trips and the state's famous dark skies which are perfect for stargazing. The dates for your diaries are:
• 9th June - Adventure itineraries
• 23rd June - A look at road trips throughout the state
• 7th July - Dark sky experiences
To register your interest in these free webinars, please
sign up here.
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Arizona - a gastronomes delight
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Each month we will share news and tips on some of Arizona's most popular attractions or experiences, ensuring you are ready to sell the destination to your clients.
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This month we are focusing on all things gastronomy!
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Arizona is a culinary treasure trove, offering award-winning chefs, little eateries, local breweries and internationally acclaimed wine. Sit back and let us get your stomach rumbling with these culinary highlights.
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Whatever are you hungry for, Arizona can dish it out. From Tucson's famous Mexican restaurants, to al fresco cafes in Phoenix and Scottsdale, to mom-and-pop eateries around the state, Arizona serves up the good stuff. No matter your taste or budget, visitors will find the perfect match, whether looking for a farm-to-table restaurant, a crave-worthy hole-in-the-wall joint and big-name chains serving up every cuisine imaginable. Or, for some real indulgence, be sure to visit a James Beard Award-winning chef like Charleen Badman of the Scottsdale restaurant FnB, who took home the title of 'Best Chef: Southwest' last year for her richly flavoured, globally accented seasonal menus and elevated use of locally grown vegetables.
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Discover some of Arizona's best restaurants here.
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Arizona's high desert and particular climate provides the perfect setting for vineyards, with 116 wineries spread out across the state, mostly within the key grape-growing regions of Sonoita, Willcox and Verde Valley. Visitors can enjoy a tipple of this internationally acclaimed wine on one of Arizona's three wine trails, which also provide the opportunity to sit back and take in some of the state's most stunning vistas. For the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation, try out the Water to Wine tour by Sedona Adventure Tours, where you can float down the Verde River on an inflatable kayak before enjoying an outdoor wine tasting at the Alcantara Vineyards. Or check out this beginner's guide to Arizona's incredible wine trails for even more inspiration!
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Did you know, Tucson was the first city to earn the designation of World City of Gastronomy by UNESCO? Home to trendy eateries, some of the best Mexican food the north side of the border, and James Beard Award winners like Chef Janos Wilder of Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails and The Carriage House in downtown Tucson, the city offers a truly unforgettable dining experience with a rich agricultural heritage and thriving food traditions to boot. Between dining, visitors can head to the golf course, take in Tucson's flourishing art scene or enjoy one of the many festivals and events that take place.
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Test your cookery and cocktail skills
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During lockdown, many people have taken to their kitchens to create culinary concoctions. For a healthy yet delicious snack, be sure to try this 'Broccomoli' and Avocado Toast recipe from Justin Macy, head chef at CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa located in Scottsdale.
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To wash it down, mix up a 'Perfect Margarita' using W Scottsdale's no frills, no blender, no fuss recipe.
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- Perfect Margarita:
- 1.5 oz Don Julio Blanco tequila
- .25 oz triple sec
- 1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
- .5 oz agave nectar
- .25 oz fresh squeezed orange juice
- Float .5 oz Grand Marnier
- Garnish with lime and orange wedge
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Fill two glasses with freshly cracked ice. Pour all ingredients except Grand Marnier over ice in one of the glasses. Shake vigorously and strain into the other glass. Then float the Grand Marnier on top. Drop in both the orange and lime juice and garnish with a lime and orange wedge. Enjoy!
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