National Tourism Week

National Tourism Week • May 3-9, 2026

We are celebrating by hosting another Service Day, and inviting the community to join us for an enjoyable day of giving back.

Join us on Wednesday, May 6 from 10:30 am - 1 pm
RSVP by May 5 and for more information – sabrina.beard@flagstaffaz.gov

AS A FLAGSTAFF RESIDENT, WHAT DOES TOURISM DO FOR ME?

• Every Flagstaff household receives $1,331 in tax relief related to visitor spend.*  
  *Data is based on research and opinions of the industry data analytics expert Dean Runan Associates.
• Tourism generates nearly 8,000 jobs in Flagstaff according to Northern Arizona University research.
• Quality of life is enhanced through tourism resulting from the collection of the Bed, Board and Booze tax which partially funds city services and programs including:

Beautification........................................ 20%
Economic Development........................ 9.5%
Tourism.................................................. 30%
Arts & Science........................................ 7.5%
Recreation.............................................. 33%

Flagstaff welcomed 5 million visitors last year. Most of their travel originated from:

• Domestic – Greater Phoenix area, California, Texas, Nevada, Colorado, and other states…
  
• International - France, Germany, United Kingdom, Mexico, Belgium, Netherlands, Australia, Italy & Spain
  

More tourism economics:

The 5 million visitors generated an estimated $750M of greater economic impact in Flagstaff in 2018. Average stay is three nights. Vacation and leisure travel is the primary visitation purpose.