Press Releases Overview
2018
Join the hair-raising fun and special Halloween activities at Flandrau’s annual “Spooktacular Science” event, where everyone gets to be a Mad Scientist! You can also thrill to the songs in our “Fright Lights” Halloween Laser Music Show.
Visit Tucson Seeks Visitor & Community Input for 10-Year Tourism Master Plan
Visit Tucson is spearheading a 10-Year Metro Tucson Tourism Master Plan, in an effort to continue the expansion of Tucson and Southern Arizona’s tourism industry -- $2.35 billion of direct spending in Pima County in 2017.
Tucson Joins Délice Network of Good Food Cities Around the World
Tucson, Arizona has been accepted into the Délice Network, an international association with 26 members on four continents that focuses on food-related economic development to increase attractiveness and grow well-being within a destination.
Under Canvas To Open First Winter Glamping Experience At Tanque Verde Ranch
Under Canvas, the fastest growing adventure-hospitality company in America, announces the opening of Under Canvas Tucson at Tanque Verde Ranch in Arizona on December 13, 2018. Open December 2018 through April 2019, Under Canvas will offer a winter glamping escape at America’s oldest dude ranch, providing an authentic western experience for travelers.
Over a Dozen Never-Exhibited Photographs by Danny Lyon to Debut at Etherton Gallery in November
Etherton Gallery will present over a dozen never before exhibited vintage and modern photographs by Danny Lyon in Danny Lyon: The American Southwest, and Mexico.
Our 18th Annual celebration of St. Martin’s Sonoita AVA New Release Festival and the 34th Anniversary of the Sonoita AVA (American Viticulture Area) will be November 10th from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Felipe Garcia and Ian Roark Appointed to Tucson Metro Chamber Board of Directors
The Tucson Metro Chamber Board of Directors has appointed J Felipe Garcia, executive vice president for Visit Tucson and Ian Roark, vice president of workforce development for Pima Community College to fulfill available board positions.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe Breaks Ground on Next Phase of Hospitality
90-space RV park, an expansion of the current meeting space at Casino Del Sol, and a new Event Center at its sister property, Casino of the Sun.
Annual Tucson Meet Yourself Folklife Festival Celebrates 45 Years in Downtown Tucson
The three-day free festival happens October 12, 13, and 14, 2018 in Pima County Library’s Jácome Plaza and adjacent blocks of Church Ave., Stone Ave., and Pennington Street. The Festival moved from its original location in El Presidio Park because it grew too heavy for the parking area beneath the park grounds.
This October, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort will transform into a rockin’ food lover’s utopia for one night at its first annual Rockabilly & Blues BBQ. Guests will enjoy an incredible night under the stars featuring a variety of live bands, Harleys, hotrods, local craft beer, contests, costumes, games, prizes, incredible BBQ and more.