Grand Canyon Flash Flood Update: Two hikers are confirmed dead and one person remains missing after torrential rain triggered deadly flash flooding along Bright Angel Creek near Phantom Ranch; officials say 82 were rescued, with search-and-recovery continuing as more storms threaten and the park reports major damage to the Transcanyon Waterline. Visitor Safety & Access: Grand Canyon officials have closed key areas and issued emergency water restrictions after the flood knocked out about 40% of the only treated water pipeline serving the South Rim. Local Tourism Economy: Arizona’s lodging and tourism leaders shared fresh forecast numbers showing 2025 overnight visitation at about 45.8 million and tourism employment at a record 326,359 total jobs, with visitor spending around $30.1 billion. Accessible Sports Event: Move United’s USA Wheelchair Football League will host a free public tournament Sept. 11-13 at Westworld of Scottsdale, with the Arizona Cardinals wheelchair team among six squads. Phoenix Events: The Phoenix Veterans Day Parade marks its 30th anniversary Nov. 11 with a new route and an “America’s 250” theme. Travel Planning—Road Trip Culture: A new look at Route 66 spotlights hidden histories and the people often left out of the “Main Street of America” story. Hotel Careers: National Hotel Employee Day highlights hospitality career paths across Arizona, including leadership stories from major resorts.