activities · 13
what they do
direct service · 9
- Facilitates meeting and event planning services Meeting Planner Destination ServicesReceives meeting requests via an online form and connects event planners with hotels, resorts, and vendors capable of meeting their event requirements, providing direct support in venue and service coordination.
- Facilitating Meetings and Events Meeting Planner Destination ServicesWorks with international meeting planners to secure business events and meetings in Scottsdale, including sending meeting requests to hotels, resorts, and vendors, and accepting requests for proposals through an online form.
- Facilitating Meetings and Events in Scottsdale Meeting Planner Destination ServicesWorks with international meeting planners to secure business events and meetings in Scottsdale, including sending meeting requests to hotels, resorts, and vendors, and accepting requests for proposals through an online form.
- Hosting Familiarization Tours Meeting Planner Destination ServicesHosts familiarization (FAM) tours to showcase Scottsdale's accommodations, meeting facilities, outdoor adventures, restaurants, and attractions to meeting planners.
- Hosts familiarization (FAM) tours for meeting planners Meeting Planner Destination ServicesOrganizes familiarization (FAM) tours to showcase Scottsdale's accommodations, meeting facilities, outdoor adventures, restaurants, and attractions to meeting planners, helping them evaluate the destination for events and conferences.
- Leads destination marketing and promotion campaigns Destination Marketing and Visitor AttractionBrands Scottsdale as a world-class destination through advertising, social media, marketing campaigns, and sales outreach, including generating national and international media coverage to attract visitors and events.
- Organizes weekly and special ArtWalk events Recurring Community Art WalksHosts a free weekly ArtWalk every Thursday evening in the Historic Arts District and organizes special Gold Palette ArtWalk events featuring themed programming with art, music, and entertainment throughout the year.
- Organizing ArtWalk Events Recurring Community Art WalksHosts a free weekly ArtWalk event every Thursday evening in the Historic Arts District and organizes special Gold Palette ArtWalk events throughout the year featuring themed programming with art, music, and entertainment.
- Secures international business events Meeting Planner Destination ServicesActively works with international meeting planners to attract and secure business events, conferences, and meetings in Scottsdale, expanding the city’s global footprint as a destination.
advocacy · 1
- Promoting Scottsdale as a Destination Destination Marketing and Visitor AttractionBrands the Scottsdale area as a world-class destination through advertisements, campaigns, social media, and marketing and sales tactics, including generating national and international media coverage.
capacity building · 3
- Conducts travel agent training and outreach Destination Marketing and Visitor AttractionProvides training to travel agents on selling the Scottsdale destination and ensures representation in travel brochures and promotional materials to increase visibility and bookings.
- Providing Training for Travel Agents Destination Marketing and Visitor AttractionProvides training to travel agents on selling the Scottsdale destination and ensures Scottsdale is represented in travel brochures and promotional materials.
- Training Travel Agents Destination Marketing and Visitor AttractionProvides training to travel agents on selling the Scottsdale destination and ensures Scottsdale is represented in travel brochures and promotional materials.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- Centralized arts district development arts_district_developmentThe organization develops a pedestrian-friendly arts district in Old Town to centralize premier galleries and museums, which is intended to support both public engagement with art and art sales by creating a focal point for cultural activity.
- Curated Information and Client Privacy Protection curated_information_and_privacy_protectionThe organization provides carefully selected information to clients while safeguarding their privacy by not publicly disclosing event details, fostering trust and personalized service.
- Curated information and client privacy protection curated information and privacy protectionThe organization provides curated information to clients while protecting their privacy by not publicly sharing event details, fostering trust and a personalized service experience.
- Developing a pedestrian-friendly arts district arts_district_developmentThe organization creates a pedestrian-friendly arts district in Old Town to centralize premier galleries and museums, which is intended to support both public engagement with art and art sales.
- Driving art engagement through public events event-driven_art_engagementThe organization uses recurring public events featuring artist demonstrations, exhibition openings, and live entertainment to drive engagement with galleries in the Historic Arts District.
- Event-Driven Art Engagement event_driven_art_engagementThe organization utilizes recurring public events featuring artist demonstrations, exhibition openings, and live entertainment to actively drive engagement with galleries within the Historic Arts District.
- Event-driven art engagement event-driven_art_engagementThe organization uses recurring public events featuring artist demonstrations, exhibition openings, and live entertainment to drive engagement with galleries in the Historic Arts District, believing that dynamic events will attract visitors and foster interaction with the arts.
- Event-driven art engagement event-driven_art_engagementThe organization uses recurring public events featuring artist demonstrations, exhibition openings, and live entertainment to drive engagement with galleries in the Historic Arts District.
- Familiarization Tours for Destination Promotion familiarization_toursThe organization utilizes first-hand familiarization tours to allow potential clients to experience Scottsdale directly, thereby promoting it as an attractive meeting destination.
- Integrated Destination Marketing and Sales destination_marketingThe organization uses a comprehensive approach of integrated marketing and sales tactics, including advertising, campaigns, and social media, to strategically position Scottsdale as a premier global destination.
- Integrated destination marketing destination_marketingThe organization employs integrated marketing and sales tactics, including advertising, campaigns, and social media, to strategically position Scottsdale as a world-class destination.
- Integrated destination marketing and sales destination_marketingThe organization employs integrated marketing and sales tactics, including advertising, campaigns, and social media, to strategically position Scottsdale as a world-class destination and attract visitors.
- Pedestrian-Friendly Arts District Development arts_district_developmentThe organization develops a pedestrian-friendly arts district in Old Town to centralize galleries and museums, which supports both public engagement with art and art sales by creating an accessible cultural hub.
- Personalized venue and vendor matching targeted venue matchingThe organization matches meeting planners with suitable venues and vendors based on their specific event requirements, aiming to streamline the planning process and ensure successful events.
- Personalized venue and vendor matching targeted venue matchingThe organization matches meeting planners with suitable venues and vendors based on their specific event requirements, aiming to streamline the planning process and ensure successful outcomes.
- Promoting Scottsdale through familiarization tours familiarization_toursThe organization uses first-hand familiarization tours to showcase Scottsdale as an attractive meeting destination, believing that direct experience will persuade meeting planners.
- Promoting Scottsdale through familiarization tours familiarization_toursThe organization uses first-hand familiarization tours to showcase Scottsdale as a desirable meeting destination, believing that direct experience will influence meeting planners.
- Targeted Venue and Vendor Matching targeted_venue_matchingThe organization employs a strategy of matching meeting planners with appropriate venues and vendors based on their specific event requirements, ensuring tailored solutions and efficient planning.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
McDowell Sonoran Preserve Support
Partnership with McDowell Sonoran Conservancy to promote trail stewardship and conservation volunteerism
Scottsdale Resort Guide
Curated directory of over 70 hotels and resorts in Scottsdale, categorized by guest interests such as family travel, golf, spas, and budget accommodations
Scottsdale Volunteer Opportunities
Lists various volunteer activities in Scottsdale, categorized by interest such as Animal Lovers, Eco-Friendly, Meal Delivery & Food Banks, Social Services, and Umbrella Organizations, connecting visitors with local non-profits.
Volunteer Opportunities Guide
Resource listing volunteer activities in Scottsdale across categories including animal welfare, environmental conservation, food security, and social services
relationships · 7
who they work with
- City of Scottsdale Government — Has a contract with Experience Scottsdale to conduct destination marketing efforts on behalf of the city.
- Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art Partner — Partner museum located in the Historic Arts District.
- Town of Paradise Valley Government — Has a contract with Experience Scottsdale to conduct destination marketing efforts on behalf of the town.
- Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Partner — Partner museum located in the Historic Arts District.
- hotels Partner — Collaborates with hotels to match meeting planners with suitable venues.
- resorts Partner — Collaborates with resorts to match meeting planners with suitable venues.
- vendors Partner — Collaborates with vendors to support meeting and event planning.