Press Releases Overview

The University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography has acquired the archive of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Hume Kennerly.

The sixth annual Tucson Jazz Festival, presented by HSL Properties, welcomes Mavis Staples, Christian McBride, and headliner Average White Band for 11 days of jazz in January in beautiful downtown Tucson, January 10-20, 2020.

Executive Pastry Chef, Shelli Soto, featured on Food Network’s Halloween Cake-Off

Explore hundreds of colorful glass pumpkins, enjoy live glassblowing demonstrations and make fall-themed glass projects at Sonoran Glass School’s annual Pumpkin Fiesta, October 5 - 6, 2019.

Visit Tucson has resumed offering Tucson Tourism Ambassador certification, part of the nationally accredited Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (CTA) program.

The 46th Annual Tucson Meet Yourself Folklife Festival returns to the city blocks around Jacome Plaza this year with three days of festivities, including live performances, folk arts, cooking demonstrations, and over 50 food vendors representing 30 countries and regions.

Visionary hospitality development blends city’s cultural renaissance with storied desert roots.

Completely redesigned Hashani Spa, lobby, gift shop, exterior enhancements and the addition of a new Starbucks and the first-ever JW Market round out $3.5 million of enhancements in 2018/2019

Head out to Bear Down Fridays on September 13, and show your WHITE OUT spirit as we cheer on Arizona Football who take on Texas Tech on Saturday September 14. It’s a WHITE OUT Friday & Saturday.

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Tucson East / William Center will complete a multi-million dollar renovation to its 101-room property, located at 251 South Wilmot Road in Tucson. The three-month project includes major updates to guest rooms, lobby, breakfast area, fitness center, pool area and exterior. The project is set for completion in September 2019.