Q4 2015 Meet in Sedona Quarterly Newsletter

Meet in Sedona, Arizona
Sedona Updates
Artist in Residence Program at
L'Auberge de Sedona
L'Auberge de Sedona has
partnered with Goldenstein
Gallery on a new Artist in
Residence program, which has
many features and will allow
guests to not only view beautiful, local art, but also interact
with the artists while in the natural beauty of the resort along
Oak Creek. Each guest cottage, as well as throughout the
property, will have artwork personally selected by Goldenstein
Gallery owner Linda Goldenstein, with the intention to bring
the Sedona red rocks into Creekside cottages and the creek
into Vista Cottages. Guests will also have the opportunity to
take private classes with respected and gifted teachers in a
variety of modalities. These classes are fun for both individuals
and groups and can facilitate family and team building as they
create art together.
L'Auberge de Sedona's is pleased to announce the Fall
Unveiling of their exquisite Summer Renewal program which
included improvements to the resorts arrival corridor,
restaurant, lobby and bar along with refreshing their luxurious
creekside cottages. The beautiful new spaces will set the
perfect stage for your next meeting. To learn more, please
click here.
MEET
The Sedona Chamber of
Commerce & Tourism Bureau
will be at IMEX America at
Booth #708 along with some of
our partners from Hilton
Sedona Resort at Bell Rock,
Pink Jeep Tours and Verde
Canyon Railroad. Please
request an appointment with us
to learn what's new in Sedona
and all it has to offer for your
cllients. We are looking forward
to seeing you in Las Vegas!
Please login to IMEX America
to make your appointment
today.
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Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell
Rock
The former Hilton Sedona Resort
& Spa debuted its new name,
Hilton Sedona at Bell Rock
following a multi‐million dollar
renovation and a full resort re‐
branding and re‐positioning in
the spring of 2015. Hilton Sedona
Resort at Bell Rock celebrates
Sedona's landmark Bell Rock ‐
one of the area's most iconic red
rock formations. Included in the
renovations was a complete
upgrade to its 219 guest rooms, which include 171 one
bedroom suites and 48 standard guest rooms. Guests rooms
feature a new look designed to offer a haven and evoke a
sense of belonging. Inspired by the energy of Sedona, they
feature a modernized design with a color palette of cool
neutrals with decor and furnishings that create a magical
experience and encourage reflection.
A new stargazing garden will play host to weekly stargazing
adventures hosted by local astronomers and storytellers. Each
morning, the Adventure Concierge will also curate a menu of
favorite activities and tours for the day based on the season,
weather, and sunset/sunrise times ‐ displayed prominently in
the Living Room on rustic, over‐sized butcher paper. Monumental meetings begin at Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell
Rock. For more information please click here.
Mariposa Latin Inspired Grill ~
the newest restaurant in
Sedona
Mariposa Grille is designed for
the ultimate customer
experience. The views for the
patios and dining rooms could
be the finest worldwide. If that wasn't enough ‐ customers will
enjoy browsing the restaurant and the grounds enjoying the
large scale art or star gazing in the dark Sedona night.
Mariposa Grills extraordinary setting is a wonderful dinner
option for small group gatherings.
The cuisine is Latin Inspired ~ Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.
Chef Lisa Dahl and her team focus on premium ingredients
and many herbs are grown in the restaurants courtyard herb
garden. All meats and seafoods come from the very best
sources and vegetables are organic from Arizona. For more
information please click here.
PLAN
Sedona Destination Event
Planner
Your complete guide to venues,
local transportation,
promotions and so much more.
View the online Destination
Event Planner by clicking on the
guide.
LEARN
Top Ten Reasons
to
Meet in Sedona
CONNECTION
Sedona is the perfect
destination to unplug an
connect with your peers and
business partners.
TRANSFORMATION
Sedona is known as a place to
inspire transformative
experiences of innovation,
creativity and collaboration.
EXPERIENCE
Sedona is host to hundreds of
meetings and tours annually
with more than 3,300 rooms,
flexible meeting space up to
33,000 sf and over 50
restaurants.
TECHNOLOGY
Newly renovated hotels and
resorts provide sophisticated
meeting facilities with
conference services as
impressive as the surrounding
red rocks.
WELL‐BEING
Sedona is wellness personified
with its abundant scenic beauty
and endless outdoor adventure.
WEATHER
Four mild seasons marked by
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Industry News
2015 State of Wellness Travel Report
Spafinder Wellness 365's eighth annual 2015 State of Wellness
Travel Report is based on a survey of travel agents in North
America and Europe, and provides yearly insight into the
health of, and emerging trends in, the wellness travel market:
from what consumer forces are driving this fast‐growing
category, to destinations getting "hotter" with today's
travelers. To read the full report click here.
2016 Early Predictions
Association Now just released its 2016 meetings industry
predictions. If you haven't had a chance to take a peek into
2016 yet click here to read the good news.
You're Invited...
Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau coordinates
several FAM Trips annually. We will also customize individual
FAM Trips based on your schedule and designed around your
client's specific requirements. We will coordinate first hand
site inspections, face‐to‐face meetings with local business
owners and managers, and immerse you in your groups
preferred activities Sedona‐style!
Need to see multiple properties in a short period of time? Let
us coordinate your appointments to maximize your valuable
time. Let us know the types of properties and meeting venues
you are interested in visiting and we'll take care of the rest.
Don't forget about group leisure activities and pre and post
meeting events as we can arrange appointments with outdoor
recreation business too.
sunny skies and clean air! With
an average temperature of
75F/24C and over 300 sunny
days Sedona is a year round
meeting destination.
ARTS & CULTURE
Sedona's more than 200 visual
artists create art that is as
boundless as the imagination
that will stimulate creativity at
your next meeting.
DINING, SHOPPING AND
PAMPERING
Sedona caters to all your senses
with its award winning spas,
delicious cuisine and signature
shops & galleries ‐ you will
leave Sedona inspired and
rejuvenated.
BLUR THE LINE BETWEEN
BUSINESS AND VACATION
Sedona is consistently ranked
in Top Ten lists from Most
Stunning Views to Best First
Impressions and everything in
between. Your attendees will
want to meet in Sedona and
discover why.
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACE
ON EARTH, IN SO MANY
WAYS!
To schedule a Sedona FAM Trip or Site Inspection please click
here.
Sedona Chamber of Commerce | [email protected] |
http://www.visitsedona.com
45 Sunset Drive ­ Admin office
331 Forest Road ­ Visitor Center
Sedona, AZ 86336
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