What’s New in Greater Phoenix? January 2014 CITY NEWS Greater Phoenix has been chosen to host the 2016 College Football National Championship Game. University of Phoenix stadium will be the host venue for the title game in the second year of college football’s final-four-style playoff format. Read more RESORT NEWS Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort makes it easier to stick to your New Year’s resolution to travel more with the 2014 Travel Resolution Package. Read more ARTS, CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT Hollywood Costume makes its West Coast debut at Phoenix Art Museum March 26-July 6. The first and only showing of this exhibit west of the Mississippi showcases clothes worn by unforgettable characters from iconic films. Read more SPORTS/GOLF Cactus League Spring Training, a seasonal rite in Greater Phoenix, roars to life this February with the iconic sounds of cracking bats, snapping mitts and happy fans. Read more SPA The Centre for Well-Being at The Phoenician is offering an 80-minute Warm Spice Scrub and Massage package for $225 Monday-Thursday and $235 Friday-Sunday. Read more DINING Visitors to Phoenix have a whole new reason to hit Snooze. This recently opened breakfast eatery at Town and Country mall embraces sustainability and community while serving homemade breakfast and lunch plates. Read more Visit Phoenix offers Customized Media Tours to aid qualified journalists. View complete list of upcoming group media tours. Submit a request for Individual Media Tour For more information on these events, story ideas or press tours please contact the Visit Phoenix Media Relations Department. Media Contacts: Douglas MacKenzie Director of Media Relations (602) 452-6250 dmackenzie@visitphoenix.com Trish Lanteigne Media Relations Coordinator (602) 452-6249 tlanteigne@visitphoenix.com

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