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July’s tourism tax collection was the fourth highest recorded since 2017 – Moab Tourism Advisory Board meeting, Aug. 12

Moab Sun News3 months ago3 months ago

Grand County’s tourism tax collection Room Tax collections reached their fourth-highest level since 2017 in July, County Finance Director Stephen Vowles reported to the Moab Tourism Advisory Board on August 12. Restaurant tax…

The Grand County Building in the summer
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Amendment allows for grants, expanded tourism promotion

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

County Strategic Development Director and Chair of the Budget Advisory Board Chris Baird explained that the amendment pulls $311,624 from Fund 23 to maintain budgeted line items.

The Grand County Building in the summer
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Enticing the snowbirds: New advertising agreement to target Canadian visitors

Rachel Fixsen3 years ago3 years ago

The contract is for $7,000, and will allow Grand County to develop messaging that will be promoted through travel publications and platforms Expedia Media and Travelweek Canada.

The first national bank was a small, one story building.
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Downtown over time: Storefronts from Moab’s past

Moab Sun News3 years ago3 years ago

Thousands of businesses have come and gone.

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A note from the Chamber of Commerce

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

The Moab Chamber of Commerce would like to publicly celebrate a few great things that have been happening around us! We’ll start off with a huge shout-out to the Moab Area Travel Council…

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Moab takes a breather after record-breaking spring: 2021 shaping up to be busiest year on record for parks, businesses

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

While business in Moab is by no means slow this July, hotels, restaurants and store owners have noticed a dip in their sales and occupancy — a summer slump that occurs annually. “It’s…

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Proposed development near Looking Glass Arch sparks online outrage: Under Canvas, SITLA say plans will not affect access to popular arch

Moab Sun News4 years ago2 years ago

Twenty-five miles south of Moab, Looking Glass Arch overlooks a sprawling desert landscape from a shaded alcove, from which outdoor enthusiasts can see all the way to the Abajo Mountains and beyond. The…

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Overcrowded U.S. national parks need a reservation system

Moab Sun News5 years ago2 years ago

If you’re headed out into the wild this summer, you may need to jump online and book a reservation before you go. For the second consecutive year, reservations are required to visit Yosemite,…

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Notes on the May 18 Grand County Commission meeting: Mask regulations, Rally on the Rocks discussed

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

At its May 18 meeting, the Grand County Commission voted unanimously to ratify a policy requiring the continued use of face coverings on county property to protect against the spread of COVID-19. A…

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Letter to the Editor

Moab Sun News5 years ago2 years ago

Hello, I just drove through Moab last week. I was in a traffic backup for 6 miles. I get into town and all I see is tourism and way too many people. We…

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