FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.
Just before tourists reach the entrance to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim, they see Tusayan, a tiny town with a scattering of modest hotels, restaurants and gift shops that soon could become much bigger.
High-end boutiques, five-star hotels, a dude ranch, a spa resort, an American Indian cultural center and a high-density shopping area are all part of a developers new plan for the area.
Tusayan Mayor Greg Bryan sums up the Town Council’s upcoming decision on whether to annex land and rezone property for development: "This is going to impact and set the character of Tusayan for years to come.” About 4.5 million people visit the canyon each year, most of whom travel through Tusayan.
