Meet Judy Franz | Executive Director

We had the good fortune of connecting with Judy Franz and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Judy, maybe we can start at the very start – the idea – how did you come up with the idea for your business?
The Page-Lake Powell HUB was designed to help meet the needs of our tourists visiting us and also bringing more business to our Page Chamber Members as well. We did not have a “true” Visitor Center that could assist our visitors by phone or in person or by email. The Page-Lake Powell HUB is owned by the Chamber Page Lake Powell. The HUB was established in September 2019 and certified by Arizona Office Tourism January 2020.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
When I became the Director for the Chamber in Page, AZ, I always felt we needed a strong Visitor Center to serve our Community. I had many say it “wont happen”. I have never been a quitter and do not take no for an answer. I began by making lots of contacts here in Page and also at the Office Of Tourism in Phoenix, AZ. to get us established as a vital part of the community. I joined the NACOG (Norther AZ Council of Goverments Toursim Board) to learn from others who have been here before.

Because we have so many international along with domestic people visiting us pre pandemic (4Million) it is so important to have a “place” they can come to have all their questions answered. Typically the other tour companies are so busy and do not have the time to address their needs. Because all of the my Tour Companies are my Chamber Members, I felt it was important we give back by bringing business to them. It was never more important then when the Pandemic struck us like everyone else.

We all worked together as a family and today we are stronger than every.

My motto “Never say No” or you will never make it to the top of mountain!

P.S. I am still climbing!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
The Page Lake Powell HUB tries to design a visit to our area according to what the visitor is looking for. We look at all the activities available and from their selection and what is available we tailor the trip to meet their needs. The most popular would be our famous Slot Canyon Tour, Horseshoe Bend, Lake Powell Boat Tour or a Helicopter Ride landing on Tower Butte or Air Tour over Lake Powell and the “Wave”. For the very adventurous we offer great “off roading” with Jeep or UTV tours to some very scenic areas here in Page, AZ and surrounding areas. Let’s not forget the “fantastic fishing” and “houseboating” available” or “kayaking or paddleboarding”. We recommend you stay at least 3 days to really get in some great adventures.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
The success of the Page-Lake Powell HUB is due to our wonderful business community right here in Page, AZ and the They provided the stepping stones for us to begin this journey and with their support of the HUB with paying a “tour commission” to us to allow us to keep the dream going. We have been able to grow this endeavor even through the Pandemic which hit us early on after opening. So many of our businesses hung in there with us and help us to grow it. Without them, there would not be a Visitor Center.

Website: www.pagelakepowellhub@gmail.com

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Linkedin: Page Chamber of Commerce

Twitter: @lake_hub

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Image Credits
City of Page Chamber Page Lake Powell