North America’s first “landscape hotel” is now underway with site work and construction amidst the red rocks of Sedona, offering a new way for travelers to embrace sustainable tourism in scenic Northern Arizona. A groundbreaking ceremony last month by Sedona-based developer Two Sister Bosses and the City of Sedona has set the stage for Ambiente to take shape. Plans for the hotel feature 40 cube-shaped, luxury guest Atriums elevated above the ground by steel piers and encased in bronze glass … [Read more...] about Landscape Hotel Designed to Float Among the Red Rocks
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Native-Inspired Therapies Drawing National Attention to Sedona Spa
Located in the picturesque and sacred Boynton Canyon just south of Sedona, Enchantment Resort’s Mii amo spa draws direct inspiration from the Native American peoples that once inhabited this land and still consider it hallowed ground. Recently, Travel + Leisure Magazine readers named Mii amo the top destination spa in the United States as part of its 2018 World’s Best Awards. The spa has been named No. 1 three times before and has been in the Top 10 for the last 16 years. “We’re in their … [Read more...] about Native-Inspired Therapies Drawing National Attention to Sedona Spa
Leading Ladies, Women Directors and a Mankiller Take the Stage
Support for women of all ages in film industry power positions was a noticeable theme throughout the 24th Annual Sedona International Film Festival. Producers, directors and actors demonstrated and voiced their encouragement for more women in leadership roles. Executive Producer Gale Anne Hurd told the story of Wilma Mankiller, the first female chief of the Cherokee Nation in the documentary, Mankiller. “Almost every project that I do, regardless of the genre, seems to have something in … [Read more...] about Leading Ladies, Women Directors and a Mankiller Take the Stage
VOC Outlet Mall Becomes Sedona Vista Village
The Village of Oak Creek’s Sedona Village Factory Outlets is being redeveloped by a new owner, with plans to revive the vacant former IMAX theater, to attract new retail and dining options and to turn approximately a third of the nine-acre property into a 117-room “Element by Westin” hotel. Rebranded as Sedona Vista Village, the 90,000-square-foot property has historically struggled to retain both franchise and independent retail tenants; the occupancy rate has remained near 50 percent since … [Read more...] about VOC Outlet Mall Becomes Sedona Vista Village
Bell Rock Hilton Customers Driving Restaurant Renovation
One of Northern Arizona’s premier resort properties is undertaking a major overhaul of their flagship dining space. The Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock recently announced and began a $2 million renovation of its restaurant, the Grille at Shadow Rock. The project is expected to be completed early this month. General Manager Jay Kriske said the consumer is driving the project. “Everything we do, whether it’s a lobby renovation [in 2014], a guest-room renovation [in 2015], it’s the consumer … [Read more...] about Bell Rock Hilton Customers Driving Restaurant Renovation
Sedona’s New Crystal Magic: Salt
The only time a health professional usually mentions salt is to warn the public not to eat too much of the most basic food additive, as it raises blood pressure, affects kidney function and more. However, people have known for thousands of years that the right kind of exposure to salt appears to have surprising health benefits, and many swear by the healing effects of an Epsom salts bath. While therapies involving salt are not new to Northern Arizona, two new Sedona businesses are now offering a … [Read more...] about Sedona’s New Crystal Magic: Salt
Soaring Expectations Meet Sedona Airport’s New Leadership
A Flagstaff native and avid pilot, Amanda Shankland brings a wealth of experience, ranging from starting her own business, to helping run Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, to being the mother of five teenagers. "That might not seem like a valuable trait, but it's also all about communication!" said a smiling Shankland, who occasionally flies to work in a taildragger, the original WACO biplane she owns. Shankland is not the only steward of the Northern Arizona skies in her home; her husband, Paul, is … [Read more...] about Soaring Expectations Meet Sedona Airport’s New Leadership
SCORE Business Mentoring
Register for the next workshop on enhancing your bottom line by managing your customer service, presented by the Yavapai College Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and SCORE (Senior Corps of Retired Executives), Wednesday August 24, from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Yavapai College-the Sedona Center. Call Katherine Anderson at 776-2008 to RSVP. Registration costs $20 and includes breakfast. … [Read more...] about SCORE Business Mentoring
Good Morning Sedona Season Announced
The Good Morning Sedona (GMS) Team has just finished planning for the 2016-17 season of powerhouse networking events. Show dates are: October 14, December 9, March 10 and May 12. To take the events to the next level, the committee is looking for new members who are interested in planning and setting up decorations for the 4 events/year. Also, a limited number of place-mat ads are available for just $120. These business card size spots are open only to Chamber members. Almost 600 … [Read more...] about Good Morning Sedona Season Announced
June Performing Arts Classes and Events at The Sedona Hub
Beginning June 6 the Hub will host classes, music and a festival. Ongoing drop-in groups include Anything Goes Improv, Circle Songs and Ecstatic dance. Look for classes in Dance Meditation, Expressive Arts, Clay Play and a Summer Youth Arts Leadership Intensive. June 25 features the first Street Arts Festival with music, art, spoken word and a skateboard competition. That night Music in the House presents the Indie Folk duo 'Adam & I'. For more information and to register, go to … [Read more...] about June Performing Arts Classes and Events at The Sedona Hub