The following are media tours planned by the Arizona Office of Tourism's Media Relations Division for FY13. The FY14 schedule will be available in July of 2013. Tours are designed for international travel editors and qualified freelance travel writers. Each tour has limited space (six to eight journalists depending on the tour) and journalists will be selected according to eligibility and tour preference. Please note that dates are subject to slight changes and that some listed activities may not be included in the final itinerary.

If you would like to be considered for these tours or an individual press trip, please provide documentation of a confirmed assignment, including as much detail as possible on the story and outlet to feature it, and/or a selection of recent clips from publications to which you will be marketing the story.

For questions about these tours or to request consideration, please contact:

Marjorie Magnusson
Arizona Office of Tourism
Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 155
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602) 364-3695
mmagnusson@azot.gov

If there is not a group media tour that fits your specific needs or your schedule, the Arizona Office of Tourism also can arrange an individual media tour. See our Press Trips Policy for more information on how to submit a request. 

Canyons Kept Secret- Canyons Keep Secrets, Can you?      

Date: October 8- 12, 2012

Location: Tuba City, Page, Scottsdale

Participants: Domestic and International Travel Writers

Program Summary: With so many canyons to explore, there are countless adventures to be had highlighting these natural attractions and the geography of Arizona. Leave the beaten path behind. Enjoy the road less traveled as it leads to lesser known canyons, and greater discovery as the secrets they keep are uncovered. This adventuresome media tour will explore Blue Canyon, Antelope Canyon and the many slot canyons of Lake Powell, and El Capitan Canyon.

Amazing Gazing: Arizona from Above and Below Media Tour

Date: March 4 – 9, 2013

Location: Safford, Bisbee, Sierra Vista, Tucson, Tempe

Participants: Domestic and International Writers

Program Summary: Above the iconic scenery and wide open spaces, below the mountains that meet desert skies, a universe of discovery awaits. Shining beneath its surface, the lands of southern Arizona are full of copper and silver. See how this region sparkles as the world’s best astronomy destination. Gaze above the horizon and peer underground to experience new highs and lows in Arizona.