TOURISM Talk The "Ayurvedic Royals" experience is at Second Nature Clinic. (Photos by Christine Johnson for Experience Scottsdale)
Scottsdale offers shoppers the perfect experiences
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By Rachel Sacco Experience Scottsdale
he holidays are right around the corner, and with the supply chain on the fritz, last-minute shoppers may be scrambling to find the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Fortunately, Experience Scottsdale and the city of Scottsdale have the solution — make that 11 solutions. Last month, the city and Experience Scottsdale launched the Exceptionally Scottsdale Collection, 11 experiences available for purchase at Scottsdale businesses and attractions. Creating destination experiences has long been a part of the city’s tourism strategic plan. Year after year, consultants have hammered the importance of creating authentic experiences for our destination, while consumer surveys have shown travelers’ needs were evolving, with more seeking out creative offerings. Both the city of Scottsdale’s Tourism & Events department and Experience Scottsdale recognized the importance of experiential design, but it wasn’t until we joined forces — combining our investment, time and resources — that we were finally able to put this strategic vision into action. For the Exceptionally Scottsdale Collection, we opened the ap-
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"An Indigenous Experience" at Native Art Market shares the stories, arts and culture of Arizona's Native American tribes.
