Snack time is here!

While some tune in for the halftime show, many fans are heading to Arizona this weekend to experience the game live. Beyond football, AZ has plenty to explore—read on for more about this desert gem.

The pre-check

This week’s latest travel news and stories.

• A strengthened safety net. In response to January’s network outage that disrupted flights, the FAA has implemented new policies to prevent future programming failures.

• Increased penalties. A group of US senators is pushing for legislation that would raise the penalties for airlines regarding oversold, delayed, and canceled flights.

• New entry fees. The UK has announced that travelers from the US, EU, Australia, and Canada will soon need to pay an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) fee for entry.
• Flights to all 50 states. Delaware has welcomed a new budget airline, Avelo, to Wilmington Airport this week, marking the return of flights after more than a year.

Trending travel topics

Touchdown in Arizona. Arizona is a year-round must-visit, but this weekend’s major game has sparked even more interest among travelers. Searches for Phoenix surged 179%* after the semifinal games two weeks ago. Considering a desert getaway (preferably not this weekend)? According to our data, here are the latest top-trending destinations in AZ:

• Marble Canyon Situated north of the Grand Canyon, Marble Canyon is renowned for its stunning “wave” formation – hotel searches here have surged by 213% compared to 2022**. Book a stay in Marble Canyon

• Glendale Located northwest of Phoenix, Glendale offers a wealth of sporting activities for both participants and spectators. Hotel searches in Glendale have risen by 118% compared to 2022**. Book a stay in Glendale

• Chandler Situated southeast of Phoenix, Chandler boasts Arizona’s first golf course among its 250 total. Hotel searches in Chandler have increased by 26% compared to 2022**. Book a stay in Chandler

• Gilbert Close to Chandler, Gilbert is celebrated for its agricultural heritage, which results in fantastic local dining. Hotel searches in Gilbert have gone up by 19% compared to 2022**. Book a stay in Gilbert

Looking for a place to rest during your Arizona getaway? Begin your search to find the ideal accommodation for your adventure.

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*Dinogo US analyzed searches for Phoenix, Arizona, between 1/29 and 1/30/2023 for travel dates from 2/9 to 2/13/2023. Percent changes were calculated based on search data from the week prior for the same travel dates.

**Dinogo US analyzed hotel search data from 8/1/2022 to 1/31/2023 for travel to Arizona at any future date. To compare year-over-year, the same search periods were utilized from the previous year. Destinations with insufficient search volumes were excluded.