An animated motion graphics video featuring Tempe Tourism staff, presented at the annual board retreat. Produced, animated, edited by Audrey Garcia

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These days we’re all looking forward to a change of scenery and experiencing something new. Tempe, Arizona, located in the Phoenix metropolitan area, offers a variety of hotels, delicious food, lots of sunshine, Sonoran Desert scenery and activities for every comfort level. We mask up in Tempe, so you can enjoy everything we love about Tempe. When you’re ready to travel, Tempe is here to welcome you. #OurTempe #TravelTempe #LetsMakePlans www.tempetourism.com

Tempe is a community filled with people who exemplify the meaning of hospitality, kindness and simply taking care of each other. With this video series, we want to recognize these Tempe Hospitality Champions. Someburros has always been a generous member of the community, but during the pandemic, Tim Vasquez, CEO of Someburros, wanted to pay it forward for having been shown such great support from the community that they gave away 5,000 free meals at Tempe Diablo Stadium to whoever needs it. Watch the full video to learn more about the amazing work they have done for their employees and community. To learn more about Tempe Hospitality Champions, visit: https://tempetourism.com/blog/tempe-hospitality-champions/

Tempe is a community filled with people who exemplify the meaning of hospitality, kindness and simply taking care of each other. With this video series, we want to recognize these Tempe Hospitality Champions. This video focuses on the charitable efforts by Julian Wright and his team at Pedal Haus Brewery. Pedal Haus, an award-winning Tempe-based brewery, donated more to charitable causes than ever in 2020. In 2020 and during the beginning of 2021, the brewery has provided more than $21,000 to a variety of organizations including the East Valley NAACP, AZK9, the Arizona Craft Brewers Foundation and the family of Bobby Kramer – to name a few.

Tempe is a community filled with people who exemplify the meaning of hospitality, kindness and simply taking care of each other. With this video series, we want to recognize these Tempe Hospitality Champions. Amanda May is a Culinary Manager at Cartel Coffee Lab in Tempe, Arizona. She oversees all recipe development, pricing, costing, hiring in their Phoenix, Tempe and Tucson locations with a focus on how she could make most items vegan and gluten-free for everyone to enjoy. Watch the video to learn about how she and her team developed a "COVID playbook" and how they started the Give Back Blend to give back to local non-profits. To learn more about Tempe Hospitality Champions visit: https://tempetourism.com/blog/tempe-hospitality-champions/

NOTE: The House of Tricks owners retired and the restaurant closed its doors on June 25, 2022. Tempe is a community filled with people who exemplify the meaning of hospitality, kindness and simply taking care of each other. With this video series, we want to recognize these Tempe Hospitality Champions. House of Tricks co-owner, Robin Trick and manager, Jamie Matthews, were nominated for their deep personal commitments and tireless efforts for the community throughout the pandemic. From hosting food banks for employees, donating food to local charities, to sharing their knowledge with other Arizona restaurateurs, House of Tricks exemplifies what it means to have the spirit of hospitality. To learn more about Tempe Hospitality Champions, visit: https://tempetourism.com/blog/tempe-hospitality-champions/

We look forward to welcoming you back to our local dishes and drinks, golden sunsets, and countless adventures. With the warmest hospitality, we welcome you back to Tempe. Arizona's stay at home order ended on May 15, 2020. While businesses have reopened, please continue to make smart, informed decisions about what type of activities are safe for you. And, of course, if you’re not feeling well, please stay at home. To help guide your decisions, we suggest that you visit the Arizona Office of Tourism webpage, https://www.visitarizona.com/covid-19, for the latest updates about COVID-19 in our state and links to local and national resources. And, visit the Tempe Tourism Office webpage for additional links to local information about COVID-19: https://www.tempetourism.com/blog/wer... -- For more information about Tempe, Arizona, please visit: www.tempetourism.com #StayItForwardTempe #OurTempe

It’s the most wonderful time of year for cozy sweaters, hot cocoa, twinkling lights and beloved holiday and Christmas events in Tempe, Arizona. We invite visitors and residents to enjoy the holiday season with festive fun. Christmas shopping excursions, outdoor patio dining and magical events are all happening in Tempe. www.GreetingsFromTempe.com