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Travel and Tourism Sector

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    March 6, 2012

    Puerto Vallarta is a Beautiful, Safe Place! (And Thanks for the Free Trip, Tourism Board!)

    Okay, we didn't really take a press junket to Puerto Vallarta. But we apparently could have, for no more trouble than preparing an assignment letter for the Mexico city's Tourism Board and its PR company, Latititude. Check out the letter to "journalists" below. Sounds like we can expect to soon re ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 24, 2012

    Jasen Achondo, Tempe Dad Who Left 11-Month-Old in Running Bathtub, Gets Probation, Jail Time

    ​A Tempe man who left his 11-month-old son in a running bathtub last year was in Maricopa County Superior Court this morning where he was sentenced to six months in jail and 10 years probation.Jason Achondo, 28, pleaded guilty to one count of child abuse in November.Achondo and his baby-mama, 23 ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 5, 2012

    Tempe Mom Who Left 11-Month-Old Baby in Running Bathtub Gets Probation, Jail Time

    ​A Tempe woman who left her 11-month-old son in a running bathtub last year was in Maricopa County Superior Court this morning where she was sentenced to six months in jail and 10 years probation.Additionally, Summer Dawn Angelly, 23, was given a deferred six-month sentence.Angelly pleaded guilty ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2011

    Cycle: Five Gifts for the Bike Geek

    ​Ignore what the spouse, partner or family member of any cyclist says; cyclists are incredibly easy to shop for. Just drop by a bike shop and look for something that looks cool and it's guaranteed to be a hit (even if the recipient already has it 'cause the only thing better than owning some ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2011

    Tempe Parents Who Left 11-Month-Old in Running Bathtub Plead Guilty to Child Abuse

    ​A Tempe man and his baby-mama have each pleaded guilty to one count of child abuse after leaving their 11-month-old baby in a running bathtub earlier this year.Initially, Summer Dawn Angelly, 23, and Jasen Anchondo, 28, pleaded not guilty to the same charge.  The couple was arrested in Augu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2010

    Arizona Boycott Fail: Resorts See Big Increase This Year; Phoenix a Top Domestic Destination, Survey Says

    ​ Despite the efforts of anti-Arizonans like Congressman Raul Grivalva, a boycott against the state this year appears to have failed miserably. Grivalva was among the critics of Arizona's harsh immigration law, SB1070, who called for the boycott. City councils across the country ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 11, 2010

    Gross State Product

    Party like it’s 1912 at Rockin’ R

  • Blogs

    September 10, 2009

    Dine4AZ Campaign Starts Today

    Regular readers of Chow Bella already know we're big on putting your money where your mouth is. Now Governor Jan Brewer is helping to push the same message as part of a statewide campaign to "kick-start the economy" through dining out at local restaurants.   Dine4AZ, launched today by Shamrock ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2009

    Snow Birds: They're Coming in Droves! Phoenix/ Scottsdale Ranks 11th in Travel Desinations For the Remainder of '09

    www.scottybud.com​As we sit on the cusp of kissing the daunting 110 degree days goodbye for eight glorious months, we can be certain of one thing: They're coming.That's right; as the majority of the country prepares to freeze its ass off for the rest of the year, as Phoenicians we prepare for the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 11, 2009

    Booty Call

    Buccaneers shanghai the Salt

  • Calendar

    February 19, 2009

    Arizona Travel Show

    Buccaneers shanghai the Salt

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2008

    Phoenix Phoodies: Jeff at Lux on a Mission

    By Sloane Burwell Jeff Fischer isn’t your ordinary barista. After 20 years in the hospitality industry, he and his wife took ownership of Lux Coffee Bar, so that his wife could pursue her life’s dream of owning a coffee shop. Under his watchful eye and warm smile, Lux has emerged as more than a ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2008

    End of an era: Mary Elaine's closing

    By Sloane Burwell Jeff Fischer isn’t your ordinary barista. After 20 years in the hospitality industry, he and his wife took ownership of Lux Coffee Bar, so that his wife could pursue her life’s dream of owning a coffee shop. Under his watchful eye and warm smile, Lux has emerged as more than a ... More >>

  • Music

    September 15, 2005

    Between the Buried and Me

    Alaska
    (Victory Records)

  • News

    July 8, 2004

    Stick It to 'Em!

    The Phoenix City Council can't sanction the $350 million, city-owned convention center hotel. By law, a referendum must be held.

  • Best of Phoenix

    September 18, 2003

    BEST TORTILLA SOUP

    Milagros (in Fiesta Inn)

  • News

    November 9, 2000

    2000 Maniacs

    The hits just keep on coming at Phoenix City Hall

  • News

    August 31, 2000

    Convention Hysteria

    In 1998, the Phoenix Civic Plaza lost $20 million. City officials don't mind. They made up the loss with your tax money, just as they do every year.

  • News

    March 9, 2000

    BOB's a Bust

    Bank One Ballpark was touted as a powerful economic engine for downtown. Data show, however, that BOB has fueled sales mostly for BOB. The meager spillover doesn't bode well for the Arizona Cardinals' stadium aspirations.

  • News

    November 25, 1999

    The Gift That Keeps On Giving Access

    Bank One Ballpark was touted as a powerful economic engine for downtown. Data show, however, that BOB has fueled sales mostly for BOB. The meager spillover doesn't bode well for the Arizona Cardinals' stadium aspirations.

  • News

    September 30, 1992

    FIFE IMITATES ARTTOO BAD HE WASN'T AT THE GRAND CANYON THE DAY THE PICTURE WAS TAKEN

    Bank One Ballpark was touted as a powerful economic engine for downtown. Data show, however, that BOB has fueled sales mostly for BOB. The meager spillover doesn't bode well for the Arizona Cardinals' stadium aspirations.

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