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Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau

We at the Metro Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau regret that issues such as this may stand in the way of the personal and social benefits travel creates. It is well documented that travel allows exposure to new cultures and people creating connections and understanding that is healthy and beneficial for individuals, business, and society as a whole.

We at the Metro Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau continue to market the destination and urge visitors to visit Tucson and take advantage of the unparalleled amenities, scenery, weather and attractions that make it unique. We have the utmost confidence that they will feel welcome and safe here.

We thank our current and potential visitors for their patience while we, as a state, work through some of the political issues.

Jonathan Walker
President/CEO Metro Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau
Contact: Jessica Stephens or 520-770-2143

Source: Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau

Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association (AzHLA) and the Arizona Tourism Alliance (ATA)

Arizona is one of our nation's most beautiful and geographically diverse states from our lush Sonoran Desert to the country's largest stand of Ponderosa Pine trees to one of the seven wonders of the world; the Grand Canyon. In addition, we are a state that takes pride in our cultural diversity from our rich Native American and Hispanic heritage to our Old West pioneer history. Arizona's tourism industry exists to showcase the many unique and wonderful aspects that our state has to offer, and in doing so, it directly employs over 200,000 hard working people and generates $2.4 billion annually in local, state and federal tax revenues.

Tourism, in Arizona and elsewhere, shouldn't be used as a political bargaining chip or be the victim of careless boycott banter. Laws are made daily that likely have supporters and foes in every state and using tourism as a tool for economic destruction and to further political agendas sets a dangerous precedent that would leave no corner of our country undamaged. For this reason, we urge national political and organizational leaders, regardless of how they feel about this legislation, to denounce boycotts that ultimately harm innocent families.

Immigration reform is a national concern, not an Arizona tourism issue, and it is irresponsible to make our employees (and their families) collateral damage in this national debate. While the fate of SB 1070 is in the hands of the courts, and regardless of the outcome, Arizona remains a safe and welcoming destination with 200,000 spirited tourism employees ready to showcase our state's warm hospitality, Southwest charm and unmatched beauty.

Debbie Johnson
President/CEO, Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association
Contact: kjarnagin@azhla.com

Source: Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association & the Arizona Tourism Alliance

Arizona Office of Tourism

Since the signing of Senate Bill 1070, our office has received a number of inquiries about when these policies are to take affect and what types of documentation travelers will now need to visit Arizona. These policies will not be implemented until 90 days after the closure of this current Arizona State Legislative session.

Additionally, although nothing has changed pertaining to what identification residents and visitors need to travel within the Grand Canyon State, the following information can address the question: What type of documentation is needed to travel to and throughout Arizona? According to the bill the following items are acceptable forms of identification:

• Any valid United States federal, state or local government issued identification.
• A valid tribal enrollment card or other form of tribal identification.
• A valid passport.
• A valid Arizona driver license.
• A valid Arizona non-operating identification license.

Sherry Henry
Executive Director, Arizona Office of Tourism
Contact: mrittman@azot.gov or 602-364-3730

Source: Arizona Office of Tourism

U.S. Travel Association

We call for an end to counterproductive Arizona travel boycotts. Immigration reform is an important and sensitive topic for Arizona and the country at large. This complex issue should be resolved on the merits of various proposals, not by holding an industry and its 300,000 employees hostage to politics.

We appreciate the acknowledgment that travel is a major economic force in Arizona and across the country. We need to protect this critical aspect of our economy and reward hard-working Americans instead of proposing boycotts that will lead to job losses and economic hardship for families and local communities. It is inappropriate to punish the men and women of our industry who have done no harm to others.

The situation in Arizona further highlights the need for federal action on immigration reform. The longer Congress delays action on this issue, the greater the likelihood for divisive and detrimental policies."

Roger Dow
President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association
Contact: Kristy Chandler 202-408-2172 or Cathy Keefe 202-408-2183

Source: U.S. Travel Association