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Summer Birding Festivals. Late summer monsoon rains bring the greatest number and diversity of bird species to Tucson and Southern Arizona, one of the premier bird-watching regions in the United States. Visitors can enjoy this seasonal abundance at two festivals: Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival, August 1-4, in Sierra Vi Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=737&contentid=24 Welcome to the Real American Southwest Features, Stats, and History http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=191&contentid=24 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau
Jessica Stephens, Director of Public Relations
jstephens@visitTucson.org&nbsp;or 520-770-2143 


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Tucson &amp; Southern Arizona
Welcome to the Real American Southwest&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Metropolitan Tucson Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau
Jessica Stephens, Director of Public Relations
jstephens@visitTucson.org&nbsp;or 520-770-2143 


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Retail Therapy in Tucson &amp; Southern Arizona
From Rustic Old West to Modern Southwest Chic 


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Metropolitan Tucson Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau
Jessica Stephens, Director of Public Relations
jstephens@visitTucson.org&nbsp;or 520-770-2143
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Pamper Yourself, Tucson-Style
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Kicking Back While Giving Back
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Family Fun in the Sun
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Jessica Stephens,&nbsp;Director of Public Relations
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Tucson is a Pooch's Paradise, Too
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Jessica Stephens, Director of Public Relations
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Avian Hot Spots in the Sonoran Desert:
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Jessica Stephens, Director of Public Relations
Metropolitan Tucson Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau
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mso-tstyle-colband-s Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=605&contentid=24 Tucson Named Bicycle Friendly Community Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=732&contentid=24 Tucson Earns Gold-level
Bicycle Friendly Community Status From League of American Bicyclists 

&nbsp;Tucson-Eastern Pima County Region reigns as one of 16 gold-level Bicycle Friendly Communities in US


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May 14, 2012 - The League of American Bicyclists
(LAB) announced that the Tucson-Eastern Pima County Region has been
redesignated gold. In a related announcement, Walk Score, which
quantitatively measures walkability and now bikeability, credits Tucson as
being a top 10 most Bikeable City.
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Metropolitan Tucson Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau
jstephens@visitTucson.org or 520-770-2143



Outdoor Adventure Beckons
in Tucson &amp; Southern Arizona
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau
Jessica Stephens, Director of Public Relations
jstephens@visitTucson.org&nbsp;or 520-770-2143 


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Unforgettable Desert Golf in Tucson &amp; Southern Arizona &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 



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Saguaro National Park Encourages Safe Viewing of Solar Eclipse at 
Tucson Mountain District on May 20


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Tucson, AZ - Saguaro National Park will be among 125 national parks to offer the best eclipse-viewing opportunities on May 20 when the first solar eclipse viewable  Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=729&contentid=24 Westward Look, GOLD Receive AAA Four Diamond Honor Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=730&contentid=24 
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Contact:  Rosemary Prawdzik
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
Phone:  520-883-3070
Fax:  520-883-2500
rprawdzik@desertmuseum.org
www.desertmuseum.org

Editors/Reporters - Images available upon request


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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Announces Its New Aquatics Gallery 
&quot;From the Rivers to the Sonoran Sea&quot;


Tucson, AZ Mon, 7 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=724&contentid=24 Science Sundays: New at Children's Museum Tucson Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=726&contentid=24 For Immediate Release

For more information:
Peggy Sol&iacute;s
Director of Community Relations and Marketing
520-792-9985, Ext. 112


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Science Sundays: New This Summer at Children's Museum
$2 Admission Sundays All Summer to feature Science Fun and Special Guests



Tucson, AZ (May 1, 2012) - Fun-filled learning is happening this summer at the Children's Museum Tucson with Science Sundays from May 20th through September 2nd.  This Sunday-only Mon, 7 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=726&contentid=24 Tucson named among �Playful Cities� by KaBOOM Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=728&contentid=24 

TUCSON, ARIZ (May 3, 2012) - Recognized for efforts to increase play opportunities for children, Tucson was among the 213 cities and towns across the United States to earn the 2012 Playful City USA designation from national non-profit KaBOOM! Presented by The Humana Foundation, Playful City USA is a national program advocating for local policies that increase play opportunities for Thu, 3 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=728&contentid=24 2012 U.S. Olympic Shotgun Team Trials in Tucson Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=727&contentid=24 


2012 U.S. Olympic Team Spots for Four Shotgun Athletes to Be Determined in Tucson


COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 1, 2012) - The nation's best shotgun competitors will put years of hard work and training on the line May 17-20 in hopes of earning the right to represent the United States at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Shotgun are coming to the Tucson Trap Tue, 1 May 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=727&contentid=24 Mother's Day Specials at Cup Café & Maynards Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=719&contentid=24 MEDIA CONTACT: 

Shannon Franklin                                         
(520) 545-0577 ext 103                                          
Shannon@hotelcongress.com


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MOTHER'S DAY IN THE EAST END,
DOWNTOWN TUCSON



TUCSON, ARIZ (April 26, 2012) - Cup Caf&eacute; and Maynards Market + Kitchen will present special menus for Mom on Sunday, May 13.  

<stro Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=719&contentid=24 Mother's Day Brunch at The Westin La Paloma Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=720&contentid=24 What:  Mother's Day Bunch

When: May 13, 2012; 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Where: Westin La Paloma Resort &amp; Spa, 3800 East Sunrise Drive, Tucson, AZ 85718
Why: BECAUSE SHE DESERVES IT!


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Pamper Mom at The Westin La Paloma Mother's Day Brunch


Every Mom Receives Spa Savings Card and Drawing Entry for $200 Resort Credit
&nbsp;


Sunday, May 13 The Westin La Paloma Resort is offering a Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=720&contentid=24 Mother's Day Meals at Tucson Originals Restaurants Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=721&contentid=24 
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release:  
April 30, 2012


Contact:
ProVentures, Inc.
Melissa Colosimo
520.318.9445
mcolosimo@pvinc.net


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Tucson's Favorite Restaurants Offer Specials for Mom's Day
&nbsp;


Tucson, AZ - Tucson Originals restaurants are offering a variety of specials on Mother's Day, May 13th.  Reservations are recommended, in most cases. For more information and a complete list Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=721&contentid=24 Casino Del Sol Resort Earns Four Diamonds from AAA Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=722&contentid=24 

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New Tucson Resort Sparkles with Four Diamonds from AAA



Phoenix, April 27, 2012. A resort in Tucson is shining a little brighter, thanks to AAA. The auto club, which also serves as the largest leisure travel agency in North America, recently bestowed Casino Del Sol Resort, Spa and Conference Center with the prestigious Four Diamond Award.

&quot;Receiving a Four Diamond Rating is one of the highest compliments in the hospitality industry, as the Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=722&contentid=24 'Mars and Beyond' Going Dark for Summer Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=723&contentid=24 
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Science Exhibit &quot;Mars and Beyond&quot; to go Dark for the Summer






Tucson, Arizona - The Science Downtown exhibit &quot;Mars and Beyond&quot; has decided to close its doors for the summer due to the street closure on Congress. The decision to go dark was made earlier this week by members of the board. Normal business hours are Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. The final day for business will be April 29.

<p Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=723&contentid=24 Janos and J BAR at Westin La Paloma Resort Closing Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=718&contentid=24 
Media Contacts:				                         
Kimberly Schmitz, Spur Public Relations
520.247.5778
Kimberly@SpurPublicRelations.com

Chef Janos Wilder
520-623-7700
Janos@Janos.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



Janos and J BAR at Westin La Paloma Resort to Close in May

TUCSON, Ariz. (April 26, 2012) - Tucson's signature luxury resort and spa, The We Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=718&contentid=24 Aloft Tucson University Opening in 2013 Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=717&contentid=24 
Contact:                
Craig Martin
General Manager
(520) 319-4210
craig.martin@starwoodhotels.com


&nbsp;&nbsp;

STARWOOD HOTELS &amp; RESORTS TO REPOSITION FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON TUCSON UNIVERSITY PLAZA AS ALOFT HOTEL


&nbsp;

150-Room Property Featuring Sleek Look and Tech-Savvy Offerings 
to Open in Early 2013


TUCSON, Ariz. (April 25,  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=717&contentid=24 What's New in Tucson - April 2012 What's New in Tucson http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=716&contentid=24 



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Food Truck Roundups. Foodies are flocking to empty parking lots and other urban spaces throughout metropolitan Tucson to sample gourmet grub from a truck. The food truck revolution has hit Tucson and has quickly created quite a following. Local chefs share their creations with the Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=716&contentid=24 Old Tucson Announces Seasonal Park Operations Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=715&contentid=24 
Contact: Marie Demarais
(520) 908-4830


&nbsp;Old Tucson Announces Seasonal Park Operations/Hours


(Tucson, AZ) Old Tucson will adopt a seasonal operating calendar beginning in June for the remainder of the year. Similar to theme parks throughout most of the U.S., Old Tucson will conduct full operations during peak outdoor seasons. Old Tucson is open daily from 10am to 6pm through April 29.


Beginning in May, park hours will be 10am to 5pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays as well as Memorial Day. From June through Se Thu, 5 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=715&contentid=24 23rd Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=712&contentid=24 
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For Immediate Release:
April 4, 2012

Contact: Mike Feder
mike@tucsonpadres.com 
(520) 434-1330


&nbsp;Tucson Padres Minor League Baseball:
Opening Homestand Filled With Fun


Opening week for the Tucson Padres 2012 season is Thursday, April 5 through Thursday, April 12. The season begins with an eventful eight-game homestand at Kino Stadium. 


Thursday, April 5 is the first Bu Thu, 5 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=713&contentid=24 Courtyard by Marriott Renovates Lobby Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=714&contentid=24 
Marriott International, Inc. &middot; Marriott Drive &middot; Bethesda, MD 20817
CONTACT: Logan Shinn
General Manager, Courtyard Tucson Williams Centre
(520) 745-6000
logan.w.shinn@marriott.com



COURTYARD IN TUCSON, ARIZONA COMPLETES A MAJOR LOBBY RENOVATION
New Design Features High Tech GoBoard&reg;, Flexible Work and Social Spaces and a
24/7 Food and Beverage Market


Tucson, Arizona - March 7, 2012 - Marriott Internatio Tue, 3 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=714&contentid=24 2nd Saturdays Downtown Relocating Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=711&contentid=24 PRESS RELEASE
April 3, 2012


Tucson's 2nd Saturdays Downtown Will Relocate 
During Modern Streetcar Construction

TUCSON, Ariz. - April 3, 2012  -- While construction in Downtown Tucson for the modern streetcar has been moved up, closing Congress Street to all traffic from Toole Avenue to Stone Avenue effective April 9, the 2nd Saturdays Downtown urban street fair will relocate to accommodate the street closures.


The 2nd Saturdays Downtown will continue its International Carnival event on April Tue, 3 Apr 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=711&contentid=24 Pitch Fest Tucson & The Art of the Pitch Workshop Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=710&contentid=24 &nbsp;Pitch your film or TV idea to entertainment industry professionals at 


PITCH FEST TUCSON



Prep for the fest at THE ART OF THE PITCH Workshop



(TUCSON, Ariz) -- If you've ever dreamed of selling a film or TV idea to Hollywood, here is your chance. The UA H Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=710&contentid=24 What's New in Tucson - March 2012 What's New in Tucson http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=707&contentid=24 



The Arizona Experience. Commemorating 100 years of statehood, the new Arizona Experience website offers a guided tour of the people, places, and events that define Arizona's past and are shaping its future. Visitors to this website can explore the 48th state's scenic landscapes, listen to oral histories, and discover how innovations in  Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=707&contentid=24 MTCVB Welcomes New CEO Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=706&contentid=24 New CEO for Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau

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(March 9, 2012) - After an extensive nationwide search, the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors has selected Brent DeRaad for the position of President &amp; CEO, replacing long-time chief Jonathan Walker, who announced his retirement last September after 18 years with the bureau.


DeRaad will be responsible for the overall operation of the MTCVB, its $6.2 million budget and various departments including Sales and Market Fri, 9 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=706&contentid=24 National Park Brings Visitors to Southern Arizona Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=704&contentid=24 
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Contact:   Natalie Luna Rose at (520) 733-8602


SAGUARO NATIONAL PARK BRINGS
VISITORS, MONEY AND JOBS
TO SOUTHERN ARIZONA


Tucson, AZ - A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that more than 700,000 visitors in 2010 spent more than $24.1 million in Saguaro National Park and in communities near the park. That spending supported more than 25 jobs in the area.


"Saguaro Nationa Mon, 5 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=704&contentid=24 Westward Look Resort collecting mementos of past Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=703&contentid=24 
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Historic Souvenirs Could Earn One Lucky Winner a Vacation:
Westward Look Resort collecting mementos of past visits 


Tucson, AZ (01/02/12) - To mark its 100 year anniversary, Westward Look Resort is holding a "Call for Treasures" contest. Former guests of Westward Look are asked to submit photos and souvenirs from their stays at the resort, from which a selection of entries will be published in the upcoming book, History of Westward Look: 100 Years in the Making. The winning Fri, 2 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=703&contentid=24 30th Tucson International Mariachi Conference Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=705&contentid=24 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 1, 2012



La Frontera and Casino Del Sol Resort begin partnership with
30th Annual Tucson International Mariachi Conference, April 25-28 


For the 30th consecutive year, La Frontera Arizona and the Tucson International Mariachi Conference are preparing for a four-day music festival and student workshop conference that in past years has attracted  thousands to Tucson for what has become recognized as the largest and longest running mariachi music event of it Thu, 1 Mar 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=705&contentid=24 Tucson hosts USA Shooting Olympic Qualifying Event Press Releases http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=701&contentid=24 Tucson hosts USA Shooting Olympic Qualifying Event

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World's Best Shotgun Athletes to Compete in Tucson World Cup

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(COLORADO SPRINGS, CO) USA Shooting has announced the selection of the Tucson Trap &amp; Skeet Club as the host site for the 2012 International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) Shotgun World Cup with more than 250 of the world's best expected to compete March 24-31.


The 2012 ISSF Shotgun World Cup will be one of two final  Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.visittucson.org/articles/index.cfm?action=View&ArticleID=701&contentid=24