http://knau.wordpress.com KNAU explores how the recession is impacting tourism across northern Arizona. Former ABC News correspondent Lucrezia Cuen visits the Grand Canyon, Sedona, and Prescott to examine how their tourism-based economies are holding up. Arizona Public Radio's Laurel Morales explores Flagstaff's transition from tourist gateway to destination, and Daniel Kraker reports on efforts to tap the tourist market on the Hopi reservation. Produced in collaboration with the Arizona Daily Sun en-us 2009, KNAU Arizona Public Radio Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:35:01 GMT Public Podcaster 30 KNAU Arizona Public Radio no KNAU explores how the recession is impacting tourism across northern Arizona. Former ABC News correspondent Lucrezia Cuen visits the Grand Canyon, Sedona, and Prescott to examine how their tourism-based economies are holding up. Arizona Public Radio's Laurel Morales explores Flagstaff's transition from tourist gateway to destination, and Daniel Kraker reports on efforts to tap the tourist market on the Hopi reservation. Produced in collaboration with the Arizona Daily Sun KNAU Arizona Public Radio http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/knau/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1548223 A couple weeks ago there was a big hand painted sign stuck on the side of the road on Second Mesa, on the Hopi Reservation "Snake Dance closed to non-Indians." Village leaders cited a lack of respect for Hopi traditions. It's not a new problem. But it underscores a difficult balance for the Hopi how to encourage tourism while also protecting their ancient culture. Arizona Public Radio's Daniel Kraker has the final story in our series Tourism in Tough Times. knau Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/knau/.jukebox/media/knau/857579/mp3/news/podcast/17965/857579.mp3 00:00:00 no TOURISM IN TOUGH TIMES, HOPI RESERVATION A couple weeks ago there was a big hand painted sign stuck on the side of the road on Second Mesa, on the Hopi Reservation "Snake Dance closed to non-Indians." Village leaders cited a lack of respect for Hopi traditions. It's A couple weeks ago there was a big hand painted sign stuck on the side of the road on Second Mesa, on the Hopi Reservation "Snake Dance closed to non-Indians." Village leaders cited a lack of respect for Hopi traditions. It's not a new problem. But it underscores a difficult balance for the Hopi how to encourage tourism while also protecting their ancient culture. Arizona Public Radio's Daniel Kraker has the final story in our series Tourism in Tough Times. KNAU Arizona Public Radio http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/knau/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1547810 When you think of tourism hotspots in northern Arizona, most people don't automatically think of Prescott. But every summer hordes of visitors from the Valley make the quick drive up to Prescott to cool off, and to soak in the old-west history of Courthouse Square and Whiskey Row. Those tourists are still coming, but they're spending less money, and the recession seems to have taken a firm hold. Lucrezia Cuen has the latest story in our series Tourism in Tough Times. knau Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/knau/.jukebox/media/knau/857356/mp3/news/podcast/17965/857356.mp3 00:00:00 no TOURISM IN TOUGH TIMES When you think of tourism hotspots in northern Arizona, most people don't automatically think of Prescott. But every summer hordes of visitors from the Valley make the quick drive up to Prescott to cool off, and to soak in the old-west history of When you think of tourism hotspots in northern Arizona, most people don't automatically think of Prescott. But every summer hordes of visitors from the Valley make the quick drive up to Prescott to cool off, and to soak in the old-west history of Courthouse Square and Whiskey Row. Those tourists are still coming, but they're spending less money, and the recession seems to have taken a firm hold. Lucrezia Cuen has the latest story in our series Tourism in Tough Times. KNAU Arizona Public Radio http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/knau/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1547806 Whether you're an avid hiker, an art collector, a vortex seeker, or just want to get pampered for a few days, Sedona offers something for just about every vacationer. Nearly three million tourists flock to the red rocks every year, pumping millions of dollars into the community. But that tourism-heavy economy has felt the impacts of the recession. Lucrezia Cuen has the next installment of our series Tourism in Tough Times. knau Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/knau/.jukebox/media/knau/857353/mp3/news/podcast/17965/857353.mp3 00:00:00 no TOURISM IN TOUGH TIMES Whether you're an avid hiker, an art collector, a vortex seeker, or just want to get pampered for a few days, Sedona offers something for just about every vacationer. Nearly three million tourists flock to the red rocks every year, pumping Whether you're an avid hiker, an art collector, a vortex seeker, or just want to get pampered for a few days, Sedona offers something for just about every vacationer. Nearly three million tourists flock to the red rocks every year, pumping millions of dollars into the community. But that tourism-heavy economy has felt the impacts of the recession. Lucrezia Cuen has the next installment of our series Tourism in Tough Times. KNAU Arizona Public Radio http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/knau/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1547800 If you live in Flagstaff you're probably accustomed to the occasional rental car going the wrong way down a one way street; or the fanny pack sporting, camera toting tourist asking for directions. But before you get too exasperated, consider this: those tourists provide a half billion dollar annual jolt to the economy. In the latest installment of our series Tourism in Tough Times, Arizona Public Radio's Laurel Morales reports. knau Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/knau/.jukebox/media/knau/857352/mp3/news/podcast/17965/857352.mp3 00:00:00 no TOURISM IN TOUGH TIMES If you live in Flagstaff you're probably accustomed to the occasional rental car going the wrong way down a one way street; or the fanny pack sporting, camera toting tourist asking for directions. But before you get too exasperated, consider If you live in Flagstaff you're probably accustomed to the occasional rental car going the wrong way down a one way street; or the fanny pack sporting, camera toting tourist asking for directions. But before you get too exasperated, consider this: those tourists provide a half billion dollar annual jolt to the economy. In the latest installment of our series Tourism in Tough Times, Arizona Public Radio's Laurel Morales reports. KNAU Arizona Public Radio http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/knau/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1547794 The Grand Canyon is Arizona's biggest tourist attraction. It's 277 miles long, and it attracts about 4 million visitors each year. The Canyon has felt the tremors of the national economic recession. But its unique offerings from mule rides down the Bright Angel Trail to roaring raft trips through the Colorado River's whitewater have kept most tourists coming. Lucrezia Cuen has the first story in our series "Tourism in Tough Times. knau Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/knau/.jukebox/media/knau/857349/mp3/news/podcast/17965/857349.mp3 00:00:00 no TOURISM IN TOUGH TIMES The Grand Canyon is Arizona's biggest tourist attraction. It's 277 miles long, and it attracts about 4 million visitors each year. The Canyon has felt the tremors of the national economic recession. But its unique offerings from mule rides The Grand Canyon is Arizona's biggest tourist attraction. It's 277 miles long, and it attracts about 4 million visitors each year. The Canyon has felt the tremors of the national economic recession. But its unique offerings from mule rides down the Bright Angel Trail to roaring raft trips through the Colorado River's whitewater have kept most tourists coming. Lucrezia Cuen has the first story in our series "Tourism in Tough Times. KNAU Arizona Public Radio