Attractions & Tourism Archived News

Jun 18, 2019 - Funds support events, celebrations and programs that promote tourism in Pima County. 

Jan 24, 2019 - Service will speed up approval process to film/photograph on County property. 

Oct 02, 2018 - Funding for the $180K project will come from the Southwestern Fair Commission. 

Aug 21, 2018 - Support will benefit several non-profit community agencies. 

Oct 17, 2017 - The Dec. 29 bowl game will bring economic impact and national attention to the region.  

May 17, 2017 - Frisch previously worked for the PGA TOUR, television and radio 

Jan 17, 2017 - The extension secures a $1 million grant for facilities improvements 

Oct 11, 2016 - Annual revenue grew to $6.5 million  

Sep 12, 2016 - Nominations must be made online and submitted by Oct. 9. Winners will receive $500. 

Sep 12, 2016 - Passport provides deals to more than 60 area attractions. 

Aug 04, 2016 - Fair attendance triples in recent years making improvements possible.  

Jun 21, 2016 - Funding to complement and expand County services. 

Jun 09, 2016 - Funding provides lodging assistance for teams  

Oct 29, 2015 - Pima County and Pinal County committed to enhancing regional economic development initiatives. 

Oct 02, 2015 - Bike & Peds, NRPR among departments that will be on hand. 

Oct 02, 2015 - Group will meet quarterly; share information to bolster region’s economy. 

Aug 20, 2015 - Nominations must be returned by 5 p.m. Oct. 14. 

Aug 17, 2015 - The Maierhausers' oversight of the park began in 1956. 

Aug 17, 2015 - Ortega National Parks began managing historic cave and park Aug. 4. Board also honored Maierhauser family for 60 years managing park.  

Jul 07, 2015 - Bio-tech incubator needs more room for its manufacturing processes. 

Mar 25, 2015 - Operators have until May 8 to submit their proposals. Pre-bid conference April 1. 

Mar 13, 2015 - Fairgrounds RV Park hosted a huge RV rally this week featuring 800 RVs. 

Jan 29, 2015 - Racing continues for 10 consecutive weekends through April 11. Gates open at 10 a.m. Post time is 1 p.m. 

Jan 20, 2015 - Bob Shelton operated Old Tucson from 1959 to 1985.  

Dec 12, 2014 - South Korea is a growing trade partner with Arizona and Pima County.  

Dec 09, 2014 - The county wants the public's input on the future of the park. 

Nov 04, 2014 - Pima County committed to fostering tourism and business relationship with Mexico 

Oct 23, 2014 - Weekend featured newly mapped mountain biking trails and a ride in Cabeza Prieta Wildlife Refuge. 

Oct 08, 2014 - The market attracts about 70 vendors and about 1,500 shoppers to the park on Sunday mornings. 

Sep 29, 2014 - It is the only Arizona museum in the top 10 and was also in the top 10 in 2013. 

Sep 11, 2014 - Buy “The Book of Fun” online or at lots of locations for $18 and save up to $400.  

Aug 12, 2014 - The Small Business Commission sponsors the awards; each winner gets $500. 

May 16, 2014 - Winners will receive a $500 prize. The deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, June 16. 

Apr 02, 2014 - Competitors include five-time Olympic medal winner Kim Rhode of California and 19-year-old Luis “Taz” Gloria of Tucson. 

Mar 07, 2014 - Share your photos on the site by adding #seetucson hashtag on Instagram. 

Jan 22, 2014 - Bring the whole family; children under 12 get in free to the grandstand and clubhouse.  

Jan 13, 2014 - The assessment was produced by Populous, a sports architecture firm, and The Planning Center. 

Dec 18, 2013 - Pay only $18 for $400 in savings at top Southern Arizona attractions 

Sep 03, 2013 - Both were recognized for taking care of clients and going out of their way 'to help people in need.' 

Aug 06, 2013 - Project will require initial capital investment of at least $15 million. 

Jul 10, 2013 - The County is seeking bids to lease 400 acres of County land south of the fairgrounds to build and operate a professional racetrack. 

Jul 08, 2013 - Deadline is July 15. Winners – one urban and one rural – will each receive a $500 prize. 

Mar 07, 2013 - A four-acre living agricultural museum on Tucson’s west side has the potential to boost ecological and cultural tourism on a site that has the longest known history of cultivation in the country. 

Jan 10, 2013 - Pima County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry told members of the local hospitality industry on Thursday that re-energizing tourism must be one of the key pillars in stimulating the regional economy.