What Types of Businesses Are Eligible?

VisitArizona.com Business Listings are intended for travelers planning a trip to Arizona.

Ask yourself:

“Would an out-of-state visitor realistically plan part of their Arizona trip around my business or experience?”

To qualify, your business must:

• Be registered and physically located in Arizona
• Directly support travel, tourism, or visitor experiences within Arizona
• Offer services, goods, or experiences relevant to Arizona visitors
• Have a secure website
• Apply directly (agencies may not create accounts on behalf of businesses)
• Note: A business listing is not required to submit an event on the VisitArizona calendar of events. Events submitted as business listings will not be approved

Not Typically Approved

Listings that are not tourism-focused or primarily serve locals are unlikely to be approved, including (but not limited to):

Professional and Business Services

• Law offices, financial services, consulting firms, etc.
• Marketing, PR, or digital agencies submitting for another business
• Networking groups or membership-based organizations

Local Programs and Community Activities

• Schools, daycares, or private institutions
• Classes, workshops, seminars, retreats, or lectures
• Library programs, camps, or school events

Real Estate and Rentals

• Real estate offices or open houses
• Apartment complexes or long-term rentals/housing
• Individual short-term rental properties or Airbnbs

Other Ineligible Submissions

• Political, religious, or advocacy organizations
• Transportation or vehicle rental services (shuttles, buses, car rentals)
• Businesses located outside of Arizona
• Aggregator or marketplace websites representing multiple businesses
• Event-only submissions (events must be submitted separately)
• Content containing nudity

Guidelines

To ensure your business listing has the best chance of getting approved, please note the following guidelines:

• Submissions must include a clear, complete 150- 300 word description of your business and how it can enhance a visitors Arizona travel experience
  
  • Please use proper grammar, punctuation and sentence structure
  • Avoid all caps and unnecessary capitalization
  • Listings may not include any more than two hyperlinks to external websites in the business description field
• A high-quality image that is a good representation of your business is required
  
  • Images should be landscape-oriented (3:2 ratio), at least 900 × 600 pixels and no larger than 2MB
  • Note: Logos may be used but they must be high resolution and landscape oriented with the correct padding for approval on your listing. Please follow the image size specs in the above bullet point for logos

Review Process

All submissions are reviewed by the Arizona Office of Tourism to ensure they meet eligibility and quality standards.

• Most listings are reviewed within 3 business days
• High submission volume or multiple listings may extend review time to 5 business days
• Submission does not guarantee approval
• If denied, you will receive an email with reason for denial

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