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Craig said Flagstaff visitation excluding Grand Canyon National Park was down 5.7 percent compared with earlier months, a smaller decline than in March and April. She reported combined visitation including the Grand Canyon through April was down about 7.4 percent, and noted that Grand Canyon visitation for April was down about 2.29 percent compared with a 14 percent drop in March. Craig said the Grand Canyon’s April numbers were not yet in at the time of an earlier report.

Craig listed upcoming attractions and events: Lowell Observatory and Meteor Crater will host Asteroid Day on June 30; Arizona Snowbowl has opened summer activities including scenic and sunset gondola rides; and the Museum of Northern Arizona will hold its Heritage Festival of Arts and Culture on the 28th and 29th (as stated in the presentation). She thanked local partners for submitting visitation numbers and said the gap versus prior year is getting smaller as the season progresses.

No formal action was taken on the attractions report.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Flagstaff Tourism Commission Meeting - June 26, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Lowell Observatory presented attractions data showing smaller year‑over‑year visitation declines heading into summer and listed upcoming events including Asteroid Day on June 30.","taxTitle","Flagstaff City, Coconino County, Arizona","taxId",4650,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6181637,"Discover Flagstaff sees high email clicks but low sweepstakes entries; adds privacy disclaimer",197,1155000,1352000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5112612-c9b1007afc6b358ff7de90d82fd8184b&start=1155&end=1352","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5112612-c9b1007afc6b358ff7de90d82fd8184b/thumbnail_1155000.jpg","/articles/6181637/Flagstaff-City/Coconino-County/Arizona/Discover-Flagstaff-sees-high-email-clicks-but-low-sweepstakes-entries-adds-privacy-disclaimer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6181637-c1663f13145e2ea92445a9e9f350d1f5/orig.mp4?Expires=1775125048&Signature=KADLeL7qTE~zMfSyJz2ArsykcSLgEd5yxhFF2kHI5gvMulX-aNLwvblawBwFkTNoDZMltOUMEFR2LHuooIJvv9lFGYNgeChYYhwEtOzFtMp2U2Rl7kjI36cwysO-42dhj-~6TNMGNp91g27cDLUbBerpVt0UBap4loiek-2gdyjq8hgzA-I6OouGsGVztB8Bj~n5pSqgCkwxr5M7Fzkqomnu7dR8g72mW7vH~UL4T3qClBz1ZyXDpxaNT5teXsUZiW7w38txDLo~CUm0In3Bu8wktMMSSBAgGlB4KqP50KRQk5Ij4aCt8g0FOzibrO3lA98HJ3szKNg7qz7WarLlAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the June meeting Discover Flagstaff staff reported that outward email campaigns reached about 30,000 recipients and produced strong click metrics, but sweepstakes page views have not converted into expected entry counts. Sabrina Beard, marketing, said the team’s top clicks included the \"City of 7 Wonders\" content, the Flagstaff Festival sweepstakes and lodging information, but entries for sweepstakes have lagged.

Beard said staff suspect growing privacy concerns may be suppressing entries and described a new disclaimer informing potential entrants that their information will remain private and used only for the sweepstakes. The same disclaimer has been added to the summer “Be Cool” sweepstakes effort.

Staff also reported positive signs for local programming: the Flagstaff local newsletter showed the July 4 drone show as the top click and the Trails passport program reported higher check‑ins even while new signups were down. Discover Flagstaff is producing a tangible Route 66 passport booklet for distribution at the visitor center and continuing website updates, including a stakeholder calendar to help partners prepare for visitor influxes on festival weekends.

No formal commission actions were taken; staff said they will continue testing messaging to increase conversions and will provide updates at future meetings.","Marketing staff reported strong email engagement and Route 66 passport momentum but said sweepstakes clicks did not convert to entries; the team added a privacy disclaimer to entry forms to increase conversion.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6181641,"Flagstaff reports rise in media coverage; film permit activity lower than last year",105,413000,518000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5112612-c9b1007afc6b358ff7de90d82fd8184b&start=413&end=518","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5112612-c9b1007afc6b358ff7de90d82fd8184b/thumbnail_413000.jpg","/articles/6181641/Flagstaff-City/Coconino-County/Arizona/Flagstaff-reports-rise-in-media-coverage-film-permit-activity-lower-than-last-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6181641-54276694357a7b793dd7db8b059770fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1775125048&Signature=ZwkyOEQJb9koajEggpSY7dIObddU2Gdrf~2eGAbfoNRAMSeHaiZbXnRjqElfFn2lnvQVbr15KlQCBuKQbX4PMkX3XO4YsKHa~uWa5dBVRmTH1xaFYlDTbCyUuWgaZ62CLjRCOktZYq-V4HgGpts2Mkh01bT-s5ag3oFxHI~SKVwb5Hlj6yEIHPJOiJdbgDrjGcREPKI9Uy96FLfQfIzVfaRcxtsdERo-ZTUCkxHhiAKLXylMPgqrijv~XndUc~G8xfPeskkoXffZXvU7tv-z05hoEkIjUkRYKBQ6b43Nob~GPQuvcdXb3kOkfKlGK~6w1lTLh9Mlc9JeIV229rnA9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the June meeting the Flagstaff Tourism Commission received the May media and film office report showing an increase in total media coverage and continued film interest, though film permit activity was lower than the same month last year.

Ryan Randazzo, media relations and Flagstaff film office, reported 13 media assists in May and 191 articles generated that month, up from 112 in May 2024. He attributed the increase to coverage themes such as dark‑sky astrotourism and Route 66, plus a higher volume of small vendor press releases tied to events like Overland Expo and the 10th anniversary of Freaky Foot Tours. Randazzo said, “Dark skies, astrotourism, and Route 66 were the themes published in the largest circulation media outlets for that month.”

Film permitting declined: staff issued one film permit in May — a five‑day shoot for the television program Ghost Adventures — compared with four permits in the same month last year. The office also provided four film assists in May, matching last year’s number.

Randazzo noted outreach successes: a Route 66 feature syndicated by the Associated Press that included four Flagstaff landmarks, coverage in the Daily Telegraph, and a German‑language Swedish magazine feature on Buffalo Park highlighting Flagstaff’s dark‑sky designation. The office also purchased film advertising distributed at the Cannes Film Festival and plans follow‑up industry outreach.

Staff said they will continue to track website traffic from film ads and report on follow‑on metrics at future meetings.","City staff reported 191 media stories in May, hosted international journalists, ran film advertising at Cannes, and issued one film permit (a five‑day Ghost Adventures shoot).",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6181646,"Visitor Center Express opens with soft launch; liquor license pending",101,963000,1064000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5112612-c9b1007afc6b358ff7de90d82fd8184b&start=963&end=1064","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5112612-c9b1007afc6b358ff7de90d82fd8184b/thumbnail_963000.jpg","/articles/6181646/Flagstaff-City/Coconino-County/Arizona/Visitor-Center-Express-opens-with-soft-launch-liquor-license-pending","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6181646-6c6f6aefc88f2c8c439cf6ca2c3b1c09/orig.mp4?Expires=1775125048&Signature=Eka6hULPefo0zsDYQUHZJZVZi2d2S457akyOjGXlUy3aeTiWzv03uC3j1qUO9XRKoGvk5IzuED0ldcVpfGtE3juq3gniqavmCGBPe7w92aS8KvQ4DTATUEjwNpLhOU14w09fj2W1Wx2kt-BlmBlbmUspCyD1K9w9pj-wX9besvZMwN6dI662QfwDZeBUOQzgtRzoUdMnPLXx2A2BJuuPQdT9wFYVt~AmppnYbk1HDL9qkob4ZhGdchy1RvKlVWsgLmjLGhOoPOHrf8b~KUDDdMBuS-Ee2hiZEvv6OzxkZaIBs6VD3xBsGkPi2Y2stNXJBnMLDvGEvDGwGZifj1S9Tg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Flagstaff Tourism Commission heard that the Visitor Center Express has opened in a soft launch and is operating while staff finalize licensing and product. Jessica Johnson, visitor center manager, told commissioners the Express had been open about two weeks during a soft opening and staff are awaiting a liquor license before serving beer and wine.

Johnson said Jude Barrett is working weekdays at the new Express and Yovan is staffing weekends; staff have been able to help travelers with essentials and information, and Transportation Security Administration staff have expressed appreciation for the new location. Sales and walk‑in numbers remain down year over year, which Johnson and other presenters linked to a decline in international visitors and online routing messages that led some visitors to choose other weekend destinations.

The commission also heard that the Flagstaff Artisan's Market will continue on weekends through Labor Day; onsite vendors sell Native American artwork, candles and crafts at the train station platform. Johnson said a formal grand opening for the Visitor Center Express will be scheduled after product assortment and the liquor license are completed.

No formal commission action was taken; staff will continue operations and report updates at future meetings.","Discover Flagstaff reported a soft opening for the Visitor Center Express, staffed weekdays and weekends while a liquor license and some merchandising remain in progress.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6181651,"Flagstaff officials outline July 4 drone show launch, viewing map, livestream and safety guidance",1687,719000,2406000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5112612-c9b1007afc6b358ff7de90d82fd8184b&start=719&end=2406","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5112612-c9b1007afc6b358ff7de90d82fd8184b/thumbnail_719000.jpg","/articles/6181651/Flagstaff-City/Coconino-County/Arizona/Flagstaff-officials-outline-July-4-drone-show-launch-viewing-map-livestream-and-safety-guidance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6181651-096783a8ffc7ff87d6b3ea55d8b61820/orig.mp4?Expires=1775125048&Signature=HR8am9feA7zCpYNgNWyPJdsaqEtCbV7ls0JV6bs1ZzLEKYDrRc1tcAHD8Eq~mAU21MsjrcpN0yaUsTGQLwa8QCZHBErUvGqkdC0GrgI1XSruTUNQCaMXIWdAl2T~Xqm3YRQY89Z99J2fzelq~y7YOxlus3Ldxv6lfefvLOoSA6gSwfdT~s3uJYQPLmWkCwrxLaeO4nPtOEveD4flUSJ1TtPRGAWFgXJj9wVwRz67vx1XXexqt7vPUQZqDJ4ACfP40FR41FrrYpVBYtjNGUlXHNn4MxVu0k14nkqBjyPwf3GajjsgAZBm5Ws~jjtdlhhGSgKD~n4dVXPiffTw0Iud-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its June 26, 2025, meeting the Flagstaff Tourism Commission discussed logistics and public guidance for a July 4 drone show that will replace traditional fireworks, including the launch site, recommended viewing radiuses, a livestream and public-safety messaging.

Commissioners and staff said the drones will be launched from fields at Coconino High School and that the event will be livestreamed on DiscoverFlagstaff.com and shared on social channels. Ryan Randazzo, media relations and Flagstaff film office, said, “the drones will be launched from the fields at Coconino High School. They are set to fly 400 feet above the tops of the trees.”

The commission emphasized safety and visibility. Lori Pappas, Marketing and Media Relations vice president, said it is the city’s “recommendation, as far as viewing, that it is within a 3 mile or less, radius,” and warned that trees, tall buildings or viewing angles can obstruct the display or reverse text visible on drones. Staff also said a recorded video will be available after the live show for on-demand viewing.

Commissioners answered a business question about sightlines and shared practical guidance. Ryan Randazzo advised business owners to visit their site, use smartphone mapping tools pointed toward Coconino High School and check for trees or two‑story buildings that could block sightlines. He said exact visibility from a patio cannot be guaranteed without an on‑site check.

Staff outlined secondary viewing and audio options. Organizers plan to provide music via local radio and an app; staff noted that app audio may have a delay. Transit options were limited: staff said Mountain Line bus service ends around 8 p.m., which may affect return trips after the show.

Commissioners stressed public‑safety messaging ahead of the holiday. Vice Chair and other commissioners urged citywide reminders that no private fireworks are allowed while the community is under Stage 2 fire restrictions. As Commissioner Jamie Thousand put it, residents should “enjoy the parade, enjoy the festivities, enjoy the drone show” and refrain from fireworks.

City staff said the event team has posted a visibility map and zones on the event website and will provide media and promotional materials to help businesses and the public plan viewing. They also plan outreach explaining how to access the livestream and the post‑show recording.","At a June meeting the Flagstaff Tourism Commission described launch logistics, recommended viewing zones, a livestream, and urged residents to avoid fireworks because of fire restrictions.","actionData","errors"]

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