Press Trips Schedule

The following are media tours planned by the Arizona Office of Tourism's Media Relations Division for FY11. Unless specified, tours will be offered to domestic and 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 change slightly and that some listed activities may not be included in the final itinerary.

If you would like to be considered for these tours, please provide documentation of assignments for covering these story topics or a selection of recent article clips from publications to which you will be marketing these topics. (Note the following: Preference will be given to national or regional media on assignments).

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

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

Currently Scheduled Trips

In the HeART of Arizona Press Trip

Date: October 31-November 5, 2010

Location: Camp Verde, Jerome, Sedona, Scottsdale

Audience: Domestic and international travel writers

Program Summary: Artists have long been inspired by the extraordinary scenery of the Verde Valley, as well as the rugged beauty of Scottsdale’s Sonoran Desert landscape. However, there is more to this region than meets the eye! As we head to the Verde Valley, the “heart” of Arizona, you will visit up and coming wineries and tasting rooms, area boutiques and galleries, a wildlife park, the majestic red rocks and other natural attractions that make this part of Arizona world-renown. From rural Arizona’s wineries you’ll travel to the urban, chic downtown of Scottsdale, which boasts nearly 100 art galleries, Thursday night ArtWalks, and chef-driven restaurants showcasing Arizona wines and food as art.