Arizona Research Reports and Presentations

Presentations

This section provides presentations that were completed by or for the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT).

• 2011 Researchmania (Presenting 2010 AZ Statistics)
• Arizona Demographic & Population Trends

Community Studies

AOT works in partnership with the Arizona Hospitality Research & Resource Center at Northern University of Arizona to complete 1-2 community tourism studies per year. Below is a list of the studies completed.

• 2010-2011 Wickenburg Tourism Study
• 2010-2011 Kingman/Grand Canyon West Tourism Study
• 2010-2011 Yuma Tourism Study
• 2008-2009 Globe-Miami Tourism Study
• 2008-2009 Prescott Area Tourism Study
• 2008-2009 Flagstaff Tourism Study
• 2007-2008 Lake Havasu City Tourism Study
• 2006-2007 Verde Valley Regional Tourism Study

Events & Attractions

Each year, AOT collects and reports attendance numbers from natural and private attractions within Arizona. In addition, AOT has provided support for studies measuring the economic impact of events and attractions.

Natural & Private Attractions:

• 2009 Natural Attractions by attendance
• 2009 Private Attractions by attendance

Other:

• 2007 PF Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon – Economic Impact – Executive Study
• Grand Canyon Visitor Study
• 2007 Cactus League Attendee Tracking and Expenditure Impact Survey

Cultural/Heritage/Sustainability

Arizona has a richly diverse culture and history that draws thousands of visitors each year. Below are the most recent studies on this topic.

• 2011 Sustainabile Tourism Practices: Arizona Benchmark Study
• 2011 Arizona Wine Tourism Industry Study
• Arizona Cultural Heritage Tourism Study - Executive Summary
• Statewide Tribal Visitor Study - Executive Summary
• Rural-Metro Tribal Visitor Study – Executive Summary