2005 Press Release Archive

• November 01, 2005
  Riding the Rails: Experience Arizona's unique railway destinations
  Railroads bring back a certain sense of nostalgia from days gone by. These days, it can be difficult to escape the fast pace of life and experience those times again. The Grand Canyon State offers several one-of-a-kind railway destinations for kids of all ages.
• August 24, 2005
  Ghosts of the Grand Canyon State: Know Who Youre Sleeping With!
  As those who have been to the Grand Canyon State can attest, the spirit of Arizona is a compelling and enticing force that is not soon forgotten.
• July 20, 2005
  Arizona Summer Weather Tips

  It's summer in Arizona, and with temperatures in some areas of the state hitting triple digits, visitors may need to take extra precautions to keep their summer vacations cool and enjoyable. Remember that Arizona is a diverse state with many elevations, and during the summer months there are many parts of the state that enjoy cool, comfortable temperatures. By following this hot-weather advice, visitors will be sure to appreciate all the wonderful attractions that Arizona has to offer this time of year. These tips were provided by the Arizona Department of Health Services:

• July 19, 2005
  Jacki Bio
• July 19, 2005
  Governor's Tourism Awards Honor Leaders in the Industry
  The 2005 Governor's Tourism Awards honored 10 industry leaders o­n July 7, 2005 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa.
• July 19, 2005
  Arizona Attracting High-Value Tourists, Meeting Goals in 2004
  Arizonas solid 2004 year end results demonstrate that the Grand Canyon State is upholding its title as a world-class travel destination, Governor Janet Napolitano announced today.
• July 19, 2005
  Arizona Office of Tourism Unveils New Advertising Campaign
  The Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) is presenting its first new creative campaign in three years at the Governor's Conference o­n Tourism.
• July 19, 2005
  Get Schooled: Arizonas College Towns Offer Tons for Tourists!
  Although you may be past the point in your life where toga parties and all-nighters are considered a good time, youre never too old to have fun in Arizonas college towns.
• June 10, 2005
  Greater Phoenix is a metro area of many downtowns
  Phoenix, the fifth largest city in the United States, has a metropolitan area population of more than 3.2 million. Think of this area as a bowtie shape: Phoenix is the circle in the middle, and suburbs spread out north and south o­n the east and west sides of the circle.
• June 08, 2005
  AOT Launches its First-Ever Spanish-Language Advertising Campaign
  The Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) is targeting our neighbors to the south with its first-ever Spanish-language consumer advertising campaign aimed at key markets in northern Mexico.
• February 18, 2005
  Sonora, Mexico Government Increases Security for Visitors

  In response to the public announcement issued by the U.S. Department of State o­n Jan. 26, 2005 alerting U.S. citizens to the security situation o­n the Mexican side of the U.S.-Mexico border, the government of Sonora, Mexico has taken several measures to increase security for visitors.