National Tourism Week

National Eco-Tourism Week • May 19-25, 2024

We are celebrating by hosting another Service Day, and inviting the community to join us for an enjoyable day of giving back.

Join us on Wednesday, May 22 from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
RSVP by May 15 and for more information – sabrina.beard@flagstaffaz.gov

AS A FLAGSTAFF RESIDENT, WHAT DOES TOURISM DO FOR ME?

• Every Flagstaff household receives $1,331 in tax relief related to visitor spend.*  
  *Data is based on research and opinions of the industry data analytics expert Dean Runan Associates.
• Tourism generates nearly 8,000 jobs in Flagstaff according to Northern Arizona University research.
• Quality of life is enhanced through tourism resulting from the collection of the Bed, Board and Booze tax which partially funds city services and programs including:

Beautification........................................ 20%
Economic Development........................ 9.5%
Tourism.................................................. 30%
Arts & Science........................................ 7.5%
Recreation.............................................. 33%

Flagstaff welcomed 5 million visitors last year. Most of their travel originated from:

• Domestic – Greater Phoenix area, California, Texas, Nevada, Colorado, and other states…
  
• International - France, Germany, United Kingdom, Mexico, Belgium, Netherlands, Australia, Italy & Spain
  

More tourism economics:

The 5 million visitors generated an estimated $750M of greater economic impact in Flagstaff in 2018. Average stay is three nights. Vacation and leisure travel is the primary visitation purpose.