Arizona Office of Tourism

?? In today's edition of Tourism Tuesday: ???Early bird registration is now open for our 2025 Governor’s Conference on Tourism (GCOT). ?? Newsweek recently recognized Lowell Observatory as the best science museum in the United States in its 2025 Readers' Choice Awards. ?? Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines have announced the addition of a?new daily flight connecting Mexico City and Phoenix starting March 30. Read Tourism Tuesday ?? shorturl.at/GAjta

What a great recent race weekend for Phoenix Raceway hosting the Shriners Children's 500! But its impact extends far beyond NASCAR. DYK? the raceway in Avondale is busy over 200 days a year, bringing in 713,000+ visitors annually, with more than half (58%) from out of state!

We are still accepting applications for our Director of Social Media position. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gku6S4Ec Description: The Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) seeks a Director of Social Media to lead its global social media strategy, ensure brand consistency and drive engagement across diverse markets. This key role requires expertise in content strategy, audience engagement and data-driven decision-making to enhance brand awareness and growth. AOT leads the state’s tourism industry with the development of global marketing programs to promote Arizona as a travel destination. With multiple research-based initiatives including advertising campaigns, cooperative marketing programs, trade and media relations, and community outreach, AOT sets into motion a positive and profitable cycle of visitation, spending, job growth and tax revenue. For addition information including job duties, required knowledge, skills & abilities and benefits, visit azstatejobs.gov.

Register for our next Arizona Tourism University (ATU) Webinar! ATU is our free, all-digital one-stop program designed to support our tourism colleagues through a series of webinars delivered by experts. Session 5 -?Proactive Media Relations and Communications?will be led by AOT communications and media experts Marjorie Magnusson and Josh Coddington. They'll share ideas on pitching your community for earned media and how to communicate the value of tourism as an economic driver. ?? Register here: tinyurl.com/3rm8p4fx

Nos emociona apoyar esta inversión en el servicio de Aeromexico en Arizona. ?Esperamos darle la bienvenida a aún más visitantes de nuestro principal mercado internacional! ??

Oue team is excited to support this investment in Arizona service by Aeromexico, we look forward to welcoming even more visitors from our top international market!

Arizona’s culinary scene is shining brightly with 15 chefs and restaurants recognized as 2025 James Beard Award semifinalists! From Phoenix to Tucson, Bisbee to Scottsdale and the Gila River Indian Community, these talented chefs and eateries are putting Arizona’s vibrant flavors on the map. ??

?? In today's edition of Tourism Tuesday: ??? GCOT?2025: We want to hear from you!?Please submit your ideas for conference sessions, breakouts and roundtables. ?? Register for the next Arizona Tourism University (ATU) webinar, “Proactive Media Management and Communications.” Join us 3/25 at 2 p.m. ???? We?conducted a media mission in Toronto and Vancouver, Canada, last week to reinforce AZ’s commitment to the Canadian market. Read Tourism Tuesday here ?? shorturl.at/LuHET

It's been a beautiful day to talk to Cactus League Association Spring Training fans at Sloan Park about their trips to and around Arizona, share must-have AOT chapsticks, give away our top-notch Official State Travel Guide and of course, enjoy our beautiful blue skies!

ICYMI: The recently-opened Lowell Observatory Astronomy Discovery Center offers visitors the opportunity to explore 40,000-sq. ft. of interactive exhibits, a theater and an open-air observatory. Offering stunning 360-degree views of the night sky and San Francisco Peaks, it’s the latest addition to Arizona’s top-tier dark skies tourism sector. ?? Lowell Observatory