sedona economy

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...

Don’t get too excited about May jobs blip

We have reasons to be slightly optimistic about our local economy, but should prepare for a very slow recovery after COVID-19. According to news reporting on some of the notes within the Department of Labor’s May jobs report, some workers...

Reopening is now our only viable endgame

To all those in Sedona who demand that we stay indoors, that tourists be forbidden entry and that no one return to workplaces, businesses, restaurants, parks and trails, exactly what is your idea of the end game? Seriously, how does...

Many Sedona restaurants plan reopening

Demetri Wagner admits that he’s had several sleep­less nights over the last two months. Wagner, the long-time owner of El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano in Tlaquepaque, has seen his once thriving business reduced to curbside pickup during the COVID-19 pandemic with...

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Word on the street is ‘Village Treasures’ sculpture: Newest public art installed at VOC roundabout

After two years of planning, Reagan Word’s “Village Treasures,” a sculpture 13 feet tall, 16 feet long and 9...

City speeds up permits for demolition and repair of flood-damaged property

To support Sedona homeowners as they begin the process of repairing flood damage, the city of Sedona will be...
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