Press Room: Recent News
One of Flagstaff's own honored as Hotelier of the Year
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (July 8, 2008) — The Arizona Hotel and Lodging Association has named Dietrich Mayring, General Manager of Little America Flagstaff as Hotelier of the Year.
The AzHLA takes great pride in recognizing the best-of-the-best in the Arizona hospitality industry and these awards are a way to honor those who have made outstanding contributions to the industry and their community.
Mayring will be honored at the Annual S.T.A.R. Gala during the Arizona Governor's Conference on Tourism, July 9 at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson.
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Arizona cardinals announce training camp dates
TEMPE, AZ (June 17, 2008) —The Arizona Cardinals Football Club will return to Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff in late July to begin their 2008 training camp. The team will report to N.A.U. the night of Wednesday, July 23 and begin practice on Friday, July 25. The Cardinals will break camp on Thursday, August 21. In all, the team will conduct a total of 30 practices during their four-week stay in Flagstaff.
On Saturday, August 2 the Cardinals will host a special Red & White outdoor practice from 11:15 AM until 1:35 PM. The practice will be preceded by a full-team autograph session and conclude with a live goal-line session.
Once again, the Cardinals will have a pair of Wednesday night practices that will be held on July 30 and August 13 from 7:05-9:15 PM at Lumberjack Stadium on N.A.U.s campus. All other practices in Flagstaff will be held on the grass fields adjacent to the Walkup Skydome. In the event of inclement weather, they will be moved inside to the Skydome.
Practice times are subject to change and fans are encouraged to check the teams official website www.azcardinals.com for the most up-to-date practice info.
In addition, Cardinals players and coaches will be available following each practice to sign autographs as they come off the field. All practices at N.A.U. are open to the public. Admission and parking are both free.
2008 TRAINING CAMP SCHEDULE
Date Practice Time
Friday, 7/25/08 9:05-10:30 AM, 3:05-5:15 PM
Saturday, 7/26/08 3:05-5:15 PM
Sunday, 7/27/08 3:05-5:15 PM
Monday, 7/28/08 9:05-10:30 AM, 3:05-5:15 PM
Tuesday, 7/29/08 3:05-5:15 PM
Wednesday, 7/30/08 9:05-10:30 AM, 7:05-9:15 PM (Lumberjack Stadium)
Thursday, 7/31/08 3:05-5:15 PM
Friday, 8/1/08 9:05-10:30 AM, 3:05-5:15 PM
Saturday, 8/2/08 11:15 AM-1:35 PM
Monday, 8/4/08 9:05-10:30 AM, 3:05-5:15 PM
Tuesday, 8/5/08 3:05-5:15 PM
Wednesday, 8/6/08 9:00-10:00 AM (Walk Thru)
Sunday, 8/10/08 3:45-5:30 PM
Monday, 8/11/08 9:05-10:30 AM, 3:05-5:15 PM
Tuesday, 8/12/08 3:05-5:15 PM
Wednesday, 8/13/08 9:05-10:30 AM, 7:05-9:15 PM (Lumberjack Stadium)
Thursday, 8/14/08 3:05-5:15 PM
Friday, 8/15/08 9:00-10:00 AM (Walk Thru)
Monday, 8/18/08 3:05-5:15 PM
Tuesday, 8/19/08 3:05-5:15 PM
Wednesday, 8/20/08 9:05-10:30 AM, 3:05-5:15 PM
Thursday, 8/21/08 8:15-10:00 AM
Note: Practice times are subject to change and fans are encouraged to check the teams official website www.azcardinals.com for the most up-to-date practice info.
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Coconino National Forest Plans Addition to the Cabin Rental Program
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (June 11, 2008) — School is out, summer is here, and it's time to get outdoors! Among the multitude of recreational opportunities on the Coconino National Forest - from hiking to fishing to camping - Cabin Rentals are the ideal option for visitors seeking a rustic and historical adventure. The Coconino currently has three cabins available for rent - Kendrick, Fernow, and Crescent Moon - and aims to add a fourth cabin within the next year: the 100-year old Apache Maid Cabin.
The proposed cabin, Apache Maid, is located approximately 18 miles north of Camp Verde, off I-17 and Stoneman Lake Road. It was constructed between 1900 and 1908 and has been used for a variety functions ranging from summer ranch headquarters to a Forest Service Ranger Station. With 2 bedrooms, a small kitchenette, and space outside for two trailers, the site can accommodate 10 people maximum - the cabin itself can sleep six. The $75.00 per day fee will be used toward management, maintenance, and additional restoration and improvements on the cabin.
The Coconino National Forest welcomes your questions, comments, concerns or support for their proposal to make the Apache Maid Cabin available for overnight rentals. They can be directed to Bill Stafford wstafford@fs.fed.us or Jeremy Haines jhaines@fs.fed.us, or by calling 928-526-0866.
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Take a trip back in time this summer with the Flagstaff CVB
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (May 22, 2008) — With over a century's worth of history, legends and folklore, Flagstaff has come to be known as a jewel in northern Arizona's crown.
To share this rich, colorful past with guests, the Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau will offer walking tours of Historic Downtown, starting May 23, every Friday at 3:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. through August 31.
The tour is free and open to the public. They will begin at the Flagstaff Visitor Center in the historic train station located at One E. Route 66. Reservations recommended, call 928-774-9541.
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Flagstaff Welcomes New Drury Hotel
FLAGSTAFF, AZ (May 8, 2008) — The new Drury Inn & Suites hotel located at 300 South Milton Road in Flagstaff, Arizona is now open. The property is adjacent to the Northern Arizona University campus and connected to the High Country Conference Center. The 160-room hotel will create approximately 25-30 Flagstaff jobs and host a variety of conferences and events.
"We are very excited to be bringing the first Drury Hotel to the city of Flagstaff," offered Jeff Theiss, General Manager of the Drury Inn & Suites. "This new hotel is also giving Northern Arizona University students the opportunity to get hands-on experiences in the hotel industry without leaving campus."
The design and construction of this hotel will bring with it a number of environmentally friendly additions such as solar water heating, grey water collection for reuse in irrigation systems, a high-efficiency AC system, recycling of construction debris, the purchase of as many construction materials as possible within a 500 mile radius of this site and many other green business practices.
The six-story building with a façade of brick and stone blends with the high country Arizona landscape both outside and in. It offers a warm and inviting lobby. The brand's signature free HOT! QUIKSTART® breakfast is served in an expansive seating area near the lobby. Breakfast features scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, Belgian waffles, juices, hot and cold cereals, toast, fresh fruit, milk, coffee, tea, pastries and other assorted baked goods.
The Drury value package, reminding guests that the Extras Aren't Extra(r), also includes free evening beverages served daily, free wireless Internet access in all guest rooms, lobby and meeting rooms, one hour free long distance in every room, every night, an indoor pool and whirlpool, exercise room, guest pantry and guest laundry facility. All guest rooms are deluxe and include either two queen beds, or a king bed. Every room is equipped with a microwave and refrigerator and guests can enjoy their favorite TV channels like HBO, CNN, ESPN, the Weather Channel and many others.
Drury Inns, Inc. is a Missouri-based, family-owned and operated hotel system with more than 120 hotels in 19 states from Arizona to North Carolina and from Texas to Michigan. Brands include Drury Inn & Suites, Drury Inn, Drury Plaza Hotels, Drury Suites, Pear Tree Inn by Drury, as well as other hotels in the mid-price hotel segment. For a complete listing of all Drury hotels or for reservations, visit our Web site www.druryhotels.com or call 1-800-DRURYINN.
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Flagstaff celebrates new FLG-LAX direct air service through Horizon Air
Flagstaff, AZ (March 31, 2008) — Travel between Flagstaff and Los Angeles just got easier. Horizon Air will offer twice-daily, nonstop service from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to Los Angeles International Airport starting June 23. Northern Arizona residents now have a convenient way to travel to southern California and can enjoy easier access to destinations throughout the United States as well as Asia, Europe and other overseas locations through connecting flights at LAX.
Passengers will fly in comfort on Horizon Air’s Bombardier Q400. The 74 to 76 seat, high speed, twin engine turbo prop is one of the most technologically advanced regional aircraft in the world. It’s as quiet and comfortable as a jet – thanks to its special technology that suppresses noise and vibration, generously sized overhead storage bins, the unobstructed under-seat space and ample headroom. And don’t forget Horizon’s in-flight service provided by two flight attendants at no extra charge, which includes premium Jones Pure Cane Soda, Starbucks coffee and Northwest wines and microbrews.
Horizon’s all-Bombardier fleet serves 48 cities throughout California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Baja California Sur (Mexico) and British Columbia and Alberta (Canada). Together, Horizon Air and Alaska Airlines serve 92 cities and are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group. In addition, Horizon Air is a partner in Mileage Plan, a frequent flyer program with a network of airlines serving more than 700 destinations. Tickets for these new flights are now available through horizonair.com or by calling Horizon Air Reservations at 800-547-9308.
Horizon Airlines will join U.S. Airways Express/Mesa Airways at the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport. The opportunity to bring in a second carrier and expand air service to and from Flagstaff was made possible through a $15.9 million airport runway expansion project funded through the City of Flagstaff, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Arizona Department of Transportation, in which the runway was extended by 1,800 feet, bringing it to nearly 8,800 feet in length.
The Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau is actively promoting this new air service through marketing, sales and public relations efforts. Flagstaff is established in the southern California media as a prime visitor destination and will use its current presence there to promote the new direct flights through sales missions, media outreach efforts and tags on current advertisements. Staff is also coordinating with domestic and international tour operators and travel agents to encourage the use of the Horizon direct flights from Los Angeles for incoming group and individual leisure travelers.
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