The Arizona Office of Tourism is pleased to provide this monthly update of new and noteworthy items regarding Arizona's tourism industry. Please use this link to access all images.

We have resumed press trips for journalists on assignment, if you are interested in visiting Arizona for a story, please reach out to IT Public Relations in New York City via the contact information below.

For more information, contact:

• Becky Blaine at bblaine@tourism.az.gov
• Kim Todd at ktodd@tourism.az.gov
• Marjorie Magnusson at mmagnusson@tourism.az.gov
• Joanna Tejeda at jtejeda@tourism.az.gov
• S. PR Agency of Record: IT Public Relations NYC - Janet Mick at jmick@itpublicrelations.com

Culinary

The Barley Hound Reopens with Brand-New Look & Menu After Renovation

The Barley Hound, a Prescott staple and the city's first gastropub, has reopened after nearly a year's remodeling closure to unveil the first phase of a renovation that boasts a refreshed look with a new menu. Located within a Victorian-style home that dates back to the early 1900s, The Barley Hound is a favorite amongst locals and travelers and is likely one of the only chef-driven restaurants in Arizona where you can listen to the Ghetto Boys while ordering bone marrow, duck-fat fries and an innovative craft cocktail. Guests can expect a mixture of the most popular classic Barley Hound creations from the past as well as seasonal selections. The restaurant boasts al fresco dining with both front yard and backyard areas, which have been reimagined to accommodate more guests. Other improvements include expanding indoor seating by 30%, a larger bar area, and a new kitchen. The second phase of the renovation, expected to be completed this fall, will see the reopening of the back patio area and full-bar housed in a shipping container. To help meet demand, reservations are available for the first time through OpenTable. The Barley Hound is located at 234 South Cortez Street in Prescott and is a short two-block walk from the famed Whiskey Row. Now open Thursday through Sunday with limited hours, view TheBarleyHound.com for the latest updates.

• PR Contacts: J. Lauren PR & Marketing
• Jessica Urgiles / 480-634-0250 / jessica@jlaurenpr.com
• Jan Bracamonte / 480-540-3842 / jan@jlaurenpr.co

Attractions

Restored FDNY Rescue-4 rig now resides at the Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting

The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting in Phoenix celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, and one of the special events of the year was the return of the recently restored FDNY Rescue-4 rig to the museum's permanent collection. Almost three years ago, retired FDNY firefighter, Robert Allen – formerly of Engine 232 – purchased the original 1996 HME/Saulsbury FDNY Rescue-4 rig and graciously donated it to the Hall of Flame under the condition that it would never be used for anything but a museum display. When Rescue-4 responded to the tragedy at the World Trade Center on 9/11, it carried a crew of eight. All died when the towers collapsed. Knowing the devastating impact of that tragic event and the emotional magnitude and importance that this rig holds for firefighters everywhere -- especially for those who served with the FDNY -- The Hall of Flame is more than honored that this precious piece of history was entrusted to them. For the last two years, many volunteers began the slow and arduous process of restoring the rig back to the exact way it looked on that fateful day in September of 2001.  They have provided endless sources of information, knowledge, and guidance throughout this restoration. The Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting, the world's largest museum dedicated to this profession, is sponsored and supported by the National Historical Fire Foundation and is home to more than 100 pieces of restored fire apparatus dating as far back as 1725. From America to England, France, Germany, Austria, and even as far as Japan, the museum's influence has truly spanned the globe. The museum also houses the National Hall of Heroes Gallery, which honors either decorated firefighters or those who have died in the line of duty.

• Contact: Mark V. Moorhead, Curator of Education
• Phone: (602) 275-3473

Hotel News

JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa celebrates 85th anniversary with an $85K package

Originally opened on December 15, 1936, by entrepreneur Jack Stewart, the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa is celebrating its 85th anniversary by offering a lavish $85,000 package and showcasing its charming history and decades of memories through #CamelbackInnHindsight all year long. The Inn originally cost $75,000 to build and accommodated 75 guests. Marriott Hotel Corporation acquired the Inn in 1967, making Camelback Inn the first resort in the company's portfolio and expanded the property from 118 to 453 guest rooms. Set on 125 acres of Sonoran Desert terrain with views of iconic Camelback Mountain, the landmark resort's goal is to preserve the resort's nostalgic character and to retain the ambiance of a peaceful setting while staying true to the authenticity of the Southwest.

85th Anniversary Package:

Guests yearning for luxurious outdoor adventure, a wellness-infused escape and intimate dining

experiences can book the lavish 85th Anniversary Package for $85,000, which includes:

• Room accommodations in the expansive Jackrabbit Suite (with a private pool) plus nine additional guest rooms for seven nights
• Welcome reception in the Jackrabbit Suite for up to 25 guests
• 20 spa treatments at The Spa at Camelback Inn
• Private guided hike on Camelback Mountain for up to 25 guests
• Private Yoga session for up to 25 guests
• Nine holes of golf at Camelback Golf Club for up to 12 guests
• Private dinner in the lushly landscaped Chef's Garden for up to 25 guests
• 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy Reward Points
• Guided tours of the expansive resort grounds including Mummy Mountain Western Town,

various quiet places for mindfulness and Birding 101

• Daily breakfast four up to 25 guests for seven days
• Off-property excursion for up to 25 guests

Follow along on Instagram @camelbackinn and share your #CamelbackInnHindsight memories.

• PR Contact: Ally Brayton, J Public Relations
• Tel: 310-722-7066
• Email: jwcamelbackinn@jpublicrelations.com

Accolades

Top resorts in Arizona according to Travel + Leisure's 2021 World's Best Awards

Travel + Leisure announced the 2021 winners of the annual World's Best Awards. Luxury desert oasis, Castle Hot Springs, located in Morristown, has been named the No. 1 Resort Hotel in Arizona in this year's edition of the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards. The illustrious lists by Travel + Leisure are curated on reader-generated survey responses recognizing the greatest destinations spanning the world on all seven continents. The World's Best Awards are featured in the October 2021 issue of Travel + Leisure. Arizona's other resorts of the top five include the Mountain Shadows Resort Scottsdale in Paradise Valley; Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa, Paradise Valley; Hermosa Inn, Paradise Valley; and Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, Scottsdale.

Flight Service

PHX - Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Updates - Come Fly with Us

Looking to travel? Many airlines have added or restarted routes giving you even more options as you plan your travel:

British Airways has resumed service between Phoenix and London

After a year and a half hiatus due to COVID-19 related restrictions, British Airways has resumed service between Phoenix and London. U.S. travelers once again have a nonstop option to get to the United Kingdom with nonstop service to London Heathrow Airport. The nonstop flight began August 31, 2021 and operates three times a week. The flight departs Phoenix at 7:15 p.m., arriving in London the next day at 1:15 p.m.  It departs London at 2:15 p.m. arriving in Phoenix at 5:05 p.m.  The flight utilizes a  Boeing 777-200 with 272 seats in three classes of service. There are 48 seats in Club World (business class), 40 seats in World Traveler Plus (premium economy) and 184 seats in economy. This year, British Airways celebrates its 25th year anniversary of serving Phoenix Sky Harbor. International flights provide a vital boost to the Arizona economy by bringing in about $3 billion each year.

Allegiant Air expands services including new nonstop routes to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport

In time for fall and winter, Allegiant has expanded its services and is now offering several new nonstop routes to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport.

The new routes to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) in Arizona include:

1. Amarillo, Texas via Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA) – beginning Nov. 18, 2021.
2. Flint, Michigan via Flint Bishop International Airport (FNT) – beginning Nov. 18, 2021.
3. Springfield, Illinois via Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) – beginning Nov. 18, 2021.
4. Tulsa, Oklahoma via Tulsa International Airport (TUL) – beginning Nov. 18, 2021.
5. Orange County, California via John Wayne Airport (SNA) – beginning Nov. 19, 2021.
6. Spokane, Washington via Spokane International Airport (GEG) – beginning Nov. 22, 2021.
7. Minneapolis, Minneapolis via Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) – beginning Nov. 24, 2021.

• Media information, including photos, is available at http://gofly.us/iiFa303wrtF
• Phone: 702-800-2020
• Email: mediarelations@allegiantair.com

To see a list of all the places you can fly from PHX, visit our Where We Fly page.

Haven't traveled in a while? Check out our COVID-19 page for airport updates.

General

Dale Chihuly makes a dramatic return to the Sonoran Desert for Chihuly in the Desert

Dale Chihuly will once again be featured in the Phoenix metropolitan area on December 3, 2021 with a new exhibition at two of Arizona's most iconic venues - Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix and Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West in Scottsdale. Chihuly in the Desert will run through June 18, 2022 combining art, architecture and nature, and set against majestic saguaros, landmark buildings and striking Papago buttes.

Chihuly in the Desert showcases Dale Chihuly's large-scale glass installations nestled among the Garden's collection of desert plants. Installations on the Garden's trails to be complemented by a major indoor gallery in Dorrance Hall, and include never-before-seen pieces.

At Taliesin West, installations will be inside the building, on the lawns, floating on the water, and emerging from the desert, pairing the work of two masters in a way that has never been done. Wright's Taliesin West is an ideal backdrop for exploring the elements and principles of design, present in both Chihuly's sculptures and Wright's architecture.

• PR contacts:
• Taliesin West: Jan Bracamonte
• Tel: 480-540-3842
• Email: Jan@JLaurenPR.com
• Desert Botanical Garden: Dana Terrazas
• Tel: 602-295-5177
• Email: dterrazas@dbg.org

COVID-19 Updates in Arizona

For visitor guidance due to COVID-19 such as mask-wearing, a list of tourism-related reopenings or closures, and a link to public health guidelines, click here: https://www.visitarizona.com/covid-19/. Some attractions are open year-round and some are open seasonally or move to seasonal hours. To ensure the places you want to see are open on your travel dates, please check their website for hours of operation.

Connect

Newsroom: https://www.visitarizona.com/newsroom/

Official State Travelers Guide: http://digital.milespartnership.com/view/arizona-official-travel-guide/arizona-official-state-travel-guide/arizona-2020-21