Sister City Criteria
- Demographic: population not to exceed 50,000.
- Tourism is a core element of community, challenges and opportunities.
- Town is within 2-3 hours of major city.
- City Government budget/resources. Are they comparable?
- Sustainability/green mindset is a challenge and priority.
- The natural environment of the community and region is central to the economy and community life.
- Potential for educational collaborations/student/teacher exchanges/college.
- Potential for cultural exchanges.
- Potential for professional exchanges related to tourism, arts, hospitality, businesses and health.
- Potential for partnering city to bring people in Sedona together across differences.
- The community has a team of leaders who are deeply invested in this potential partnership.