Sedona Visitor Survey Reveals Interesting Information

Did you know that 70% of Sedona visitors are repeat visitors?  Or that approximately 24% of visitors stay longer than five nights?  The Sedona Chamber of Commerce recently collected a total of nearly 6,000 surveys from our consumer database of opted-in subscribers, in an effort to learn about our visitors, their needs, and their activity here in Sedona. These findings will be continually updated and posted at VisitSedona.com, About Sedona, Research & Marketing so feel free to bookmark that page.  Read more...

Sedona is in the Top Ten again! - Gorgeous Sunsets 

Sedona made the Top Ten for Best Places for Gorgeous Sunsets, according to TripAdvisor.com, sharing company with international destinations such as Giza, Egypt, Paris, France, and Marrakech, Morocco.  Read more...

Sedona is in the Top Ten again! - Premiere "Small Art City"

The list is produced by AmericanStyle Magazine, a national publication that promotes the significance of handmade objects of art. Sedona has often resided on this list - Sedona was ranked number 6 this year.    

On the first Friday of each month, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., members of the Sedona Gallery Association offer a unique monthly showcase highlighting artists, special exhibits and events.  Let your clients enjoy the best of the Sedona art scene at the First Friday Gallery Tour!

Verde Lynx, Direct Bus Service between Cottonwood & Sedona, Expanded Sunday Service 

Verde Lynx now operates 8 roundtrips per day, Monday through Saturday, and 6 on Sunday, with service beginning as early as 6 a.m. and going until evening hours with a fare of $2.00 per ride.  The route includes various stops in West Sedona, Uptown Sedona and SR179 to Poco Diablo Resort.  Free Park & Ride facilities are provided at Garrison Park in Cottonwood and at the Sedona Municipal Parking Lot.  

Verde Lynx buses are 25-seat low floor buses.  They are equipped with full air-ride suspension and "theater seating" for passenger comfort, bike racks, and a wheelchair ramp that allows for easy loading and unloading through a 42-inch electric door.  For a route map and complete schedule, please visit http://www.verdelynx.az.gov.

Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa

The Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa is offering special rates and concessions for group tours booked by September 30, 2011 and arriving before May 31, 2012.   Based on availability the resort can offer your group tour guests all suite accommodations featuring the luxurious Hilton Bed and bedding, balconies or patios, gas fireplaces, flat panel TV's, microwave ovens and refrigerators.  Your guests will also receive complimentary high speed internet access and admittance to the 25,000 square feet Hilton spa and fitness club.  With this offer the tour operator will receive one complimentary room with fifteen paid rooms, one half contracted rate for the driver and complimentary meals for the escort with group meals.   Please call or email Amy Johnson at 928-284-6925 or amy.johnson@hilton.com to check rates and availability of this special offer.   The resort also offers wholesale rates for travel packages. 

Group Travel Arrangements by Sedona Phoenix Shuttle

Group discount offered - Sedona Phoenix Shuttle offers custom shuttle service for groups of 8 passengers or more one way or round trip between the Phoenix Airport and Sedona.  If the number of passengers is greater than 14, another shuttle would be added.  This service is only offered if all members of the group are arriving and departing on the same flights.  The timing can be customized to meet the needs of the group.  Custom service between a hotel in Phoenix or Scottsdale and Sedona can also be arranged.

If members of the group are arriving individually, they may reserve one of their nine shuttle times offered daily between the Phoenix Airport and Sedona.  If the group is staying at a particular hotel, you may ask for drop off/pick up at that property.  They service most of the major hotels in Sedona.

For details, please contact them at 928-282-2066 or sedphxshuttle@qwestoffice.net.

Tour Cards available from Del Sol Sedona

Del Sol Sedona is an international company that offers the exciting color changing TShirts that change color in the Sunlight!  As seen in other countries, Del Sol offers these exciting color changing products (nail polish, tote bags, t-shirts, hair clips, frisbies and more), for Sedona travelers.  Their products bring excitement to the ho-hum t-shirt market with great color changing effects! Great warranty, color change for the life of the shirt! Take home the RED ROCKS with Del Sol Sedona!

Bonus!  Distribute the Tour Cards so the tour participants can use at their Sedona store and you will receive $1.50 per card redeemed. (Note: They have some tour operators making about $25 per bus distributing cards.) They will mail you the Tour Cards at their expense.  For details, please contact Ron Brumley at 928-282-8728 or sedonastalkofthetown@gmail.com

The SEDONA ENERGY BRACELET by Body Bliss Factory Direct     

"The original idea for the Sedona Energy Bracelet was born out of our heartfelt wishes for healing, strength and protection for all our Japanese friends, and their families and friends" says Chanda Schmidt, President of BODY BLISS Factory Direct.

The SEDONA ENERGY BRACELET, which combines a variety of carefully selected, naturally grown gemstone and crystal beads that are well known for their powerful properties is handmade in Sedona.  It carries a profound energy for healing, strength and protection for the physical body because of the combination of beads that are enhancing each other maximizing their strength. Each bracelet underwent an energizing process at a Healing Vortex site stimulating the energy for balance, healing, happiness and peace for the whole body/mind system.

The cost for each bracelet is 20 USD.  For every bracelet sold, 5 USD will be sent to Japan Relief Fund. Your clients can be part of this by visiting Body Bliss Factory Direct in Uptown Sedona at Sinagwa Plaza (320 N State Route 89A  Ste Q).

Simon's Hot dogs

Named as one of the 25 Best Places to Eat in Arizona by Arizona Highways and awarded with a Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor, the largest Tourist Travel website of the world, and featured as "Haute Dog" by the TV show Wine Portfolio from CNBC World, Simon's Hot Dogs has been just over a year in business. Simon's is proud to offer some delightful and Unique Gourmet Beef and Vegetarian Hot Dogs like the Colombian Hot dog with Sweet Pineapple, Mozzarella Cheese, Pink Sauce and Crushed Potatoes Chips, among others. Simon's also offers other dishes like Bratwurst and Sauerkraut, Chili Beans and Nachos. A special Prix fixe 3 Course Meal is offered by request. Simon's Hot Dogs is located inside of the famous Oak Creek Brewery Company that brews and offers an exciting Beer list that has won awards and recognitions in Arizona and other States. Simon's and the Oak Creek Brewery can accommodate and offer some special discounts for large groups.

Simon's Hot Dogs is located at 2050 Yavapai Dr. (Inside of the Oak Creek Brewery Co) in West Sedona.  (928)496-0266   

A New Tour by Pink Jeep Tours

Pink Jeep Tours is pleased to announce a new tour in their already exciting list of adventures. The Scenic Rim & Ranch Combo Tour will offer passengers the opportunity to experience the magnificent Scenic Rim tour for a full panoramic view of Sedona and then venture to Foxboro Horse Adventures for a horseback trail ride at the Foxboro Ranch.

The Scenic Rim & Ranch Tour will provide visitors with the perfect combination, a scenic Jeep tour that gives them a chance to bounce around the trail, and then saddle up for a unique trail ride among the lakes, meadows, and Ponderosa pines.

For more information on Pink Jeep Tours, contact Mike Hermen, Director of Sales and Marketing at mike@pinkjeep.com or 928-282-8807.