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Smokin' HOT Summer Specials, from May 27 - September 2, at Participating Tucson Originals Restaurants!

The Tucson Padres return home to Kino Stadium for an exciting eight-game homestand against the top two teams in the Southern Division - the Sacramento River Cats (A's affiliate) and the Fresno Grizzlies (Giants affiliate).

The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is one of more than 1,800 museums across America to offer free admission to military personnel and their families this summer in collaboration with the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, and the Department of Defense

Tucson, AZ (May 20, 2013) The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum welcomed a new resident mountain lion on May 20, 2013. The mountain lion has been an iconic symbol of the Desert Museum for many years and in the past the Museum's male mountain lions have always been named George L. Mountainlion. "The Museum will continue to ... more

Tucson, AZ (May 20, 2013) The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is pleased to announce that the Museum's new mountain lion cub will make its public debut on Monday, May 20th. Visitors will be able to view the new cub in the Mountain Woodland habitat on the museum grounds beginning at noon. The Desert Museum traditionally adopts ... more

Tucson was recognized with rankings in two national top ten lists for bicycle friendliness.

The Tucson Originals are pleased to announce the dates for the 2013 Tucson Culinary Festival Events. The Taste of Tucson (formerly the Grand and Reserve Tastings) will take place on Saturday, October 5th at Plaza Palomino located at 2690 N Swan Road from 6 to 9pm. The World Margarita Championship will take place on Friday, October 25 at ... more

At twilight every Third Thursday during the summer, the Tucson Botanical Gardens hosts dynamite local talent in the form of visual and performing arts for the perfect family-friendly evening out.

The Tucson Pops Concerts in the Park program celebrates its 58th year of performing free "Music under the Stars" concerts at DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center, Reid Park.

Travel and Tourism in Arizona brings more than 37 million national and international visitors to our state each year & those visitors spend over $18 billion throughout the state. Here in Tucson and Southern Arizona tourism generates nearly $2.6 billion in direct travel spending from over 6.7 million domestic overnight visitors and ... more

Seven reality television productions have filmed in the Tucson region since February, whose estimated economic impact totals more than $1.3 million, according to the Tucson Film Office.

Now, therefore, I, The Honorable Jonathan Rothschild, Mayor of the City of Tucson, Arizona, do hereby proclaim May 4-12, 2013 as National Travel and Tourism Week in the City of Tucson, and urge the citizens of Tucson to join me in this special observance of and appreciation for Tourism In Tucson!

I, The Honorable Satish Hiremath, Mayor of the Town of Oro Valley, Arizona, do hereby proclaim May 4-12, 2013 as National Travel and Tourism Week in the Town, and urge the citizens of Tucson to join me in this special observance of and appreciation for Tourism In Tucson!

National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts to Hold Their 2013 National Convention in Tucson, Arizona This July

FC Tucson, Tucson's semi-pro soccer club, in conjunction with Pima County, will officially break ground on the brand new Kino Sports Complex North Stadium.

Visit Tucson/MMGY Branding Process

Tucson Visitors Bureau, the leader in destination marketing in Tucson and southern Arizona, teams with MMGY Global to re-brand region

The return of world-renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman to the TSO for the first time in 30 years, legendary pop singer/songwriter Neil Sedaka and rising stars from the Metropolitan Opera are among the highlights of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra's 2013-14 Season, opening October 4, 2013.

FC Tucson announced it has filled in the final three slots in its 2013 home schedule. Two of the club's three non-PDL matches will be against Real Phoenix (June 15) and the Yucaipa (CA) All-Stars (July 16)

A fun & informative indoor outing at the Fox Theatre, featuring the Tucson premiere of an award-winning film that honors the Sonoran Desert; with raffle, live animals, demos, music, & more.

The results of the 55th annual Forbes (formerly Mobile) Travel Guide Star Awards are in, and, this year, seven of the 4-Star Award-winning properties are located in the Tucson area.

Tucson's hotel occupancy for the month of February is up 10 percent over the same time last year. Some of the increase can be attributed to the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase taking place a week later than in 2012, but mostly is a result of several signature events happening within the same time frame.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, Tubac, Arizona Media contact: Kim Etherington, Park Volunteer, 520-591-4188, events@TubacPresidio.org Who/What: Tubac Presidio Named a National Historic Site in Journalism When: Dedication Celebration on March 23, 2103, 11am-3pm Where: Tubac Presidio State Historic ... more

The Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa announces the appointment of Russell Michel to the position of executive chef.

Tucson has been named one of the Top 10 Spring Break Destinations for Families 2013 by Livability.com, a national website that highlights more than 500 of America's best places to live and visit.

Tim Vimmerstedt has joined the Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau (MTCVB) as Director of Marketing. His responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations of the marketing department and in-house advertising efforts, overseeing seasonal promotional campaigns for various audiences in Tucson's target markets and ... more

Part of $30 billion impact that supports 252,000 jobs nationwide

The Board of Supervisors appointed Seton Claggett to the Pima County Sports and Tourism Authority (PCSTA). Seton and Debbie Claggett are national leaders in the triathlon industry, founding TriSports.com in Tucson in 2000.

Share your eco-friendly message for Earth Day at the Annual Tucson Earth Day Festival and Parade in combination with The Water Festival on Sunday, April 21, 2013.

MTCVB has selected MMGY Global to lead the creation of a comprehensive brand positioning strategy for the destination.

Andy Asselin is the new chief executive officer of Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment. Asselin was named following an extensive, nationwide search by the Tohono O'odham Gaming Enterprise for the top executive talent in the gaming business.   Asselin comes to Desert Diamond Casinos with more than 30 years of ... more

More than 300 individuals responded to the online visitor inquiry study completed recently by Strongpoint Marketing. A major finding is the Tucson CVB's visitor conversion rate is high.

To celebrate the 2012 Arizona centennial and important places in Pima County that helped shape our state's history, the Pima County Office of Sustainability and Conservation has prepared bronze plaques for 13 historic sites or districts.

Kartchner Caverns State Park (near Benson, Arizona) is a wet, "live" cave with stunning limestone in Southeastern Arizona.

The recipients of the 3rd biennial MOCA Local Genius Award, which honors those visionary and innovative Tucsonans whose activities have a global impact.

After several years of planning and a year of construction, the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum's new Warden Aquarium is readying to open on January 5, 2013

The La Paloma Country Club, home of Tucson's first award-winning Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course, announces the appointment of Mark Polich as director of golf instruction.

Pima County and FC Tucson unveiled plans today for a 2,000-seat soccer stadium and a sixth soccer field at Kino Sports Complex north of East Ajo Way.

A 19th century Navajo Chief's blanket and four other rare and priceless Navajo textiles from Arizona State Museum are headed to the Netherlands for an exhibit in Amsterdam.

For Immediate Release - October 11, 2012 The "Book of Fun" gets you more than $400 in savings, for only $18! Travel the region with your Tucson Attractions Passport - an exclusive pocket savings guide to the best there is to see and do in Southern Arizona. Enjoy money-saving 2-for-1 offers plus other ... more

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