City of Sierra Vista Tourism Commission COMMISSION MEMBERS Mary - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Annual Presentation April 2017 City of Sierra Vista Tourism Commission

COMMISSION MEMBERS Mary Tieman Becky Bjork Sabra Albritton Robert Gent Amanda Baillie Vivek Patel Normajean Maryland Sunhilt Gregory – Associate Kristine Wolfe – Council Liaison Judy Hector – Staff Liaison Patrice Graber – Staff Support

CHIRICAHUA NATIONAL MONUMENT Tourism Commission continues to support efforts to designate Chiricahua National Monument as a National Park

Familiarization Tours Commission members take FAM tours to learn more about the tourist attractions in Cochise County.

Commission Recommendations – Short Term Allocate a larger proportion of the lodging tax to tourism marketing. * Hire a permanent events/group tourism coordinator

Commission Recommendations – Long Term Explore funding options * Convention center * Visitor Center relocation * Border Perception

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