sedona economy

SIFF looks at 2026 festival’s impact from theatergoers

After the red carpet has been rolled up and the end credits have rolled on hundreds of the world's best independent movies, the dollars spent remain circulating in Sedona's economy. The 32nd annual Sedona International Film Festival wrapped up its...

Latest Uptown parking study puts average monthly usage at 76%

Sedona’s average parking use is below available capacity, engineering consultants from Kimley-Horn told the Sedona City Council during the Wednesday, Aug. 9, update on the progress of the Sedona in Motion program, based on preliminary results of the new...

Spend relief locally to help local workers

With the narrow passage last week of the American Rescue Plan by Congress, Americans earning less than $80,000 a year and couples earning less than $160,000 a year should be getting direct payments of $1,400 per person, some of...

City banks on marketing boost

Tourism is the lifeblood of Sedona, but COVID-19’s tourniquet nearly cut that blood source off completely for more than two months. However, in recent weeks there have been signs that the economy is beginning to improve. “These are ‘unprecedented times,’” Chamber...

Sedona hotel occupancy beats projections

It’s still too early to know but based upon early hotel occupancy figures, there may be reason for encouragement. That was the message from Sedona City Manager Justin during his COVID-19 update to the Sedona City Council on Tuesday, June...

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Sedona eyes $94.7M in its FY27 budget, down 8%

The Sedona City Council is considering a proposed $94.7 million budget for fiscal year 2026-27, a roughly 8% reduction...

Sedona to spend $320K on manhole repairs

Sedona City Council unanimously approved the rehabilitation of 49 manholes throughout the city during its Tuesday, April 14, meeting,...
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