The following are media tours planned by the Arizona Office of Tourism's Media Relations Division for FY12. Unless specified, tours will be offered to domestic and international travel editors and qualified freelance travel writers. Each tour has limited space (six to eight journalists depending on the tour) and journalists will be selected according to eligibility and tour preference. Please note that dates are subject to change slightly and that some listed activities may not be included in the final itinerary. If you would like to be considered for these tours, please provide documentation of assignments for covering these story topics or a selection of recent article clips from publications to which you will be marketing these topics. (Note the following: Preference will be given to national or regional media on assignments).

For questions about these tours or to request consideration, please contact:

Kara Woroniec, Media Relations Manager
Arizona Office of Tourism
1110 W. Washington Street, Suite 155
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602) 364-3715
kworoniec@azot.gov
If there is not a group media tour that fits your specific needs or your schedule, the Arizona Office of Tourism also can arrange an individual media tour. See our Press Trips Policy for more information on how to submit a request.

Celebrate Centennial Capital Arizona Press Trip
Date: October 24- October 29, 2011
Location: Prescott, Tucson & Phoenix
Participants: Domestic and international travel writers
Summary: In celebration of Arizona’s100th anniversary we will explore the past and present capital cities of the Grand Canyon State. The rich and dynamic history of the past territorial capitals,
Prescott and Tucson, as well as the present-day Capitol city of Phoenix, will be explored.

Golf Shootout Press Trip
Date: December 5-9, 2011
Location: Tucson and Southern Arizona
Participants: Domestic and international golf writers and representatives of golf publications
Summary: This biannual press trip will feature the gorgeous golf courses of Tucson and the beauty of the surrounding area. 

AuthenticArizona Southwest: Real Deal Ranches and the Rest Press Trip
Date: February 27 – March 2, 2012
Location: Tubac, Sonoita, Elgin, Patagonia, Nogales and Sasabe 
Participants: Domestic and international travel writers
Summary: This press trip will highlight Santa Cruz County of southeastern Arizona, primarily focusing on ranching and the way it has shaped the history of the state.
Exploring authentic ranches, the culture surrounding them and the natural geography of the region will expose this exciting facet of Wild West history.

Canyons,Canyons, Canyons Press Trip
Date: April 30- May 7 2012
Location: Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, Page and Sedona
Summary: Arizona, named the Grand Canyon State, is known as home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, in addition to many wonderful lesser known canyons that are also quite grand.
Visit the oneand only Grand Canyon, as well as the beautiful Walnut Canyon of Flagstaff, the striking sandstone Antelope Canyon in Page, the ravishing red rock Boynton and Oak Creek Canyons of Sedona,
and the inspiring landscapes along the way.


AOT Contact: Kara Woroniec at kworoniec@azot.gov or 602-364-3715