The Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes its newest members who joined in November and December 2011.

Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila (Dining/Mexican & Latin American) Come enjoy one of their 100 tequilas along with timeless Mexican dishes in a Southwestern atmosphere.

Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Salt River (Accommodations/Hotels & Resorts) This LEED-certified hotel is the first on US Tribal Land and houses 5,000 square feet of meeting space, 158 rooms, a Starbucks and full bar.

Desert Splash Seaplane Adventures (Desert Exploration/Hot Air Ballooning & Aerial Adventures) Fly above Apache Trail before landing on water in this plane that departs Scottsdale five times a day.

Firehouse (Nightlife/Bars & Lounges and Dining/Sports Bars) Party the night away at this nightclub complete with DJs, drink specials, and the biggest outdoor patio in Scottsdale.

Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsdale Riverwalk (Accommodations/Hotels & Resorts) Located within minutes of downtown Scottsdale, this hotel is convenient for any visitor wanting to stay near Old Town.

HelmsBriscoe (Convention & Group Services/Local Meeting Planners) The largest meetings procurement company will help companies find the best hotel and price based on a client’s need.  

Narcisse Champagne & Tea Lounge (Dining/American and Nightlife/Bars & Lounges) The combination of afternoon non-traditional tea and a wide selection of champagnes will delight visitors.

Old Town Candy & Toys (Shopping/Gift & Specialty Shops) This store is reminiscent of the old days with a stock of old-fashioned bottle sodas and treats, as well as toys such as porcelain dolls and pedal cars.

Scottsdale Thunderbird Suites (Accommodations/Hotels & Resorts) Located in the Airpark Business District, this hotel has 120 deluxe two-room suites, Silver Wings restaurant and a large meeting space.

Semper Fidelis All American Bowl (Events/Sporting Events) Watch 100 of the nation’s elite high school football players go head to head at Chase Field.

Tour de Tavern (Attractions/Group Activities) Up to 16 people can jump on this pedal-powered bus and tour downtown Scottsdale and enjoy great specials at local eateries.

Ventana Fine Properties (Accommodations/Relocation Services) This boutique neighborhood real estate firm provides marketing and brokerage services to home sellers and buyers.

January 9, 2012 | Tags: Cien Agaves Tacos & Tequila, Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Salt River, Desert Splash Seaplane Adventures, Firehouse, Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsdale Riverwalk, HelmsBriscoe, Narcisse Champagne & Tea Lounge, new members, Old Town Candy & Toys, Scottsdale Thunderbird Suites, Semper Fidelis All American Bowl, Tour de Tavern, Ventana Fine Properties | Category: Member News | Leave a comment

During this 13-minute video, you’ll hear from representatives of our top equestrian events about the short- and long-term impact the WestWorld improvements will have on Scottsdale, their vision for WestWorld’s future, and information about who attends their events.

This video, Part 3 of a three-part series taped at the Scottsdale CVB’s Dec. 6 Quarterly Update Meeting, includes comments from each panelist from the Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show, Arabian Horse Association of Arizona, and Scottsdale Classic Futurity & Quarter Horse Show.

The panel was moderated by Rachel Sacco, the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau’s President & CEO.

Part 1 included Brian Dygert, general manager for WestWorld of Scottsdale, sharing construction plans, funding sources and implications of the plans to expand and enclose the Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center on retaining current events and attracting new ones.

Part 2 included comments from the panel about how plans to expand WestWorld will impact their future event operations as well as visitation to Scottsdale.

January 6, 2012 | Tags: Arabian Horse Show, Brian Dygert, equestrian event, Scottsdale Classic Futurity & Quarter Horse Show, Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show, WestWorld | Category: CVB News & Events, Industry News & Resources, Member News | Leave a comment

During this 8-minute video, you’ll hear from representatives of our top equestrian events about how plans to expand WestWorld will impact their future event operations as well as visitation to Scottsdale.

This video, Part 2 of a three-part series taped at the Scottsdale CVB’s Dec. 6 Quarterly Update Meeting, includes comments from each panelist from the Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show, Arabian Horse Association of Arizona, and Scottsdale Classic Futurity & Quarter Horse Show.

The panel was moderated by the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau’s President & CEO Rachel Sacco.

Part 1 included Brian Dygert, general manager for WestWorld of Scottsdale, sharing construction plans, funding sources and implications of the plans to expand and enclose the Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center on retaining current events and attracting new ones.

Part 3, which will be available next week, includes comments from the panel about the short- and long-term impact the WestWorld improvements will have on Scottsdale, their vision for WestWorld’s future, and information about who attends their events.

January 3, 2012 | Tags: Arabian Horse Show, equestrian event, Scottsdale Classic Futurity & Quarter Horse Show, Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show, WestWorld | Category: CVB News & Events, Member News, Scottsdale Tourism News | Leave a comment

During this 17-minute video, you’ll hear from Brian Dygert, general manager for WestWorld of Scottsdale, who shares construction plans, funding sources and implications of the plans to expand and enclose the Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center on retaining current events and attracting new ones.

This video, Part 1 of a three-part series taped at the Scottsdale CVB’s Dec. 6 Quarterly Update Meeting, includes a digital walk-through of the proposed design plans.

View Brian Dygert’s PowerPoint presentation slides.

Part 2 and Part 3, which will be available in January, include comments from representatives of our top equestrian events about how the WestWorld plans will impact their future event operations and visitation to Scottsdale.

December 14, 2011 | Tags: Brian Dygert, equestrian center, WestWorld | Category: CVB News & Events, Member News, Scottsdale Tourism News | Leave a comment

Nearly 90 Scottsdale CVB members and industry partners gathered Nov. 9 at El Chorro in Paradise Valley to enjoy classic American cuisine with a Southwestern flair, rustic charm and expansive scenic views  while mingling with friends and making new connections at this historic restaurant at the base of Mummy Mountain.

Thank you to our host and all of our members who came out to enjoy a great evening.

Here are some photos from the event as well as the beautiful grounds of El Chorro:

November 14, 2011 | Tags: El Chorro, members, Network Night | Category: CVB News & Events, Member News | Leave a comment

The Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes its newest members who joined in October 2011.

Landmark Aviation (Transportation/Aircraft Charters & Services) Located at the Scottsdale Airport, this fixed-base operator offers aviation fuel, aircraft charter, ground handling, aviation maintenance, and concierge services for corporate and leisure travelers.

Me The Artist (Attractions/Group Activities) Artists and non-artists can enjoy two- to three-hour guided painting activities that will leave guests with a canvas of original art to take home.

Pilates Joe (Spas & Wellness/Yoga & Fitness) This Pilates center will have participants sore from workouts that combine Pilates and resistance springs under the personalized attention of certified trainers.

November 2, 2011 | Tags: Landmark Aviation, Me The Artist, new members, Pilates Joe | Category: Member News | Leave a comment

The Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomed more than 300 of our industry partners last week to Scottsdale Live – the Scottsdale CVB’s 2011 Annual Meeting.

During the event at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, we celebrated Scottsdale and revealed the unique personality of our community through presentations from a few passionate people who help define our one-of-a-kind character.

View videos of our presenters, and learn more about our annual meeting sponsors.

Here are some photos from the event:

Photos by Mitchell Tay

October 27, 2011 | Tags: Annual Meeting, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, Scottsdale Live | Category: CVB News & Events | Leave a comment

Scottsdale Live – the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau’s 2011 Annual Meeting – would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors. Please consider them for your future projects and events.

Platinum Sponsor

Carefree Resort & Conference Center

Gold Sponsors

Alliance Beverage Distributing Company

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts

Silver Sponsors

Chaparral Suites Scottsdale

Courier Graphics Corporation

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess

Looterang

me the artist

Scottsdale Fashion Square

Valley Hotel & Resort Association /Arizona Tourism Alliance

Copper Sponsors

Communication Links

Golf Digest Properties

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch

KEY 360 Media

The Phoenician

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Republic Media

simpleview, inc.

Travelocity

October 17, 2011 | Tags: Annual Meeting, sponsors | Category: CVB News & Events, Member News | Comments (1)

The Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes its newest members who joined in September 2011.

Greasepaint Youtheatre (Arts &Culture/Performing Arts) Catch energetic and imaginative plays by actors between the ages of 6-18. From mysteries to fairytales to musicals, there is something for the whole family to enjoy.  

Granite Reef Senior Center (Convention & Group Services/Event & Meeting Facilities) As Scottsdale’s first LEED® Certified Green Building, this 37,500 square foot facility houses recreation facilities, health and wellness programs and social activities to benefit older adults.

Sapporo (Dining/Asian & Pacific Rim) A dramatic and elegant atmosphere complements the high-quality menu of sushi and Teppanyaki, along with other contemporary Asian specialties. The restaurant also offers complimentary shuttle services to locals and nearby hotel patrons.

The Polo Party (Events/Equestrian Events) Held at WestWorld of Scottsdale, this polo match event also gives attendees a sneak peek of the vehicles of the 41st Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction.

The Casablanca Lounge (Nightlife/Nightclubs and Convention & Group Services /Event & Meeting Facilities) Sip cocktails in this timeless, old world-style lounge or host a private event in the “Speakeasy Room.”

October 6, 2011 | Tags: Granite Reef Senior Center, Greasepaint Youtheatre, new members, Sapporo, The Casablanca Lounge, The Polo Party | Category: Member News | Leave a comment