Visit Stillwater reports visitor revenue gains, details airport marketing and partnerships Visit Stillwater presented a semiannual report detailing visitor tax revenues (FY23 > $7M), grant awards, airport marketing partnerships and programs such as 'Win Your Wings'; the SEDA trustees heard the presentation and requested reports be posted online.

Visit Stillwater's latest report reveals over $7 million in visitor revenue and exciting airport partnerships aimed at boosting local businesses!

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#OK #LocalBusinessSupport #CitizenPortal #AirportPartnerships #VisitorEconomy

Tourism director presents visitor dashboard; council debates Dark Sky branding and seal options Tourism director Chris Ruggia presented initial visitor-dashboard data and spending estimates and previewed the Smithsonian exhibit; council discussed geofencing, TxDOT signage and three logo options emphasizing Alpine's Dark Sky Reserve identity and Sul Ross State University references.

Alpine's tourism is set to soar with a new visitor dashboard revealing potential spending of $18.3 million in 2025—get ready for exciting updates and a Smithsonian exhibit!

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#AlpineBrewsterCounty #TX #AlpineTourism #CulturalEvents #CitizenPortal #DarkSkyReserve #VisitorEconomy

Vermont tourism official tells House tourism drives $4.2 billion but asks for no new FY27 funding Commissioner Heather Pelham told the House Commerce & Economic Development Committee that 16 million annual visitors generate $4.2 billion in direct spending and about $300 million in direct taxes; the Department of Tourism & Marketing is not requesting new FY27 funding and highlighted targeted ad campaigns, a BIPOC visitation strategy and the GROW relocation program.

Vermont's tourism fuels an astonishing $4.2 billion in business spending each year, yet the Department of Tourism & Marketing isn't asking for new funding in FY2027.

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#VT #CitizenPortal #EconomicDevelopment #VermontTourism #VisitorEconomy #BIPOCInclusion

Tourism commissioners: visitor economy brings $4.2 billion; Canadian spending fell sharply in 2025 The Department of Tourism and Marketing told the House Appropriations Committee it estimates $4.2 billion in direct visitor spending and reported a near‑50% drop in Canadian credit‑card spending in 2025 that translated to an estimated $75 million loss in visitor spending.

Vermont's tourism industry is a powerhouse, generating $4.2 billion and supporting 30,000 jobs, but a steep drop in Canadian visitor spending could cost the state $75 million in 2025!

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#VT #RevenueGrowth #CitizenPortal #JobCreation #VermontTourism #VisitorEconomy

O'Fallon sports park generated ~ $9.25 million in visitor spending last year, staff says City staff told the Parks & Recreation committee that tournaments and leagues at O'Fallon Sports Park produced about $9.25 million in visitor spending in 2025, roughly 1.5 million visits and 370,000 unique visitors; turf‑field construction is underway and staff expect fields 9–10 by late April.

O'Fallon Sports Park's tournaments and leagues generated a staggering $9.25 million in visitor spending last year, drawing in over 1.5 million visits from across the nation!

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#CityClairCounty #IL #CommunityEngagement #Parks #CitizenPortal #EconomicImpact #VisitorEconomy

Arcata planning commissioners endorse Option 2 for commercial visitor‑serving overlay as part of Local Coastal Program update The Arcata City Planning Commission signaled unanimous support for a flexible, percentage‑based commercial visitor‑serving overlay (Option 2) during review of its Local Coastal Program update, while staff said sea‑level rise language has been refined and ADU standards remain under discussion with Coastal staff and HCD.

Arcata's Planning Commission has unanimously backed a flexible visitor-serving overlay, setting the stage for a transformative Local Coastal Program update!

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#ArcataCityHumboldtCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #CoastalProtection #VisitorEconomy #HousingDevelopment

Tourism advisory group recommends industry-led assessment, $25M target to boost visitor spending At a work session, State of Washington Tourism and an industry advisory group recommended an industry‑led assessment program targeting about $25 million in annual revenue, projecting $14.6 billion in additional visitor spending over a decade and stressing governance and geographic equity.

Washington’s tourism industry could unlock an astounding $14.6 billion in visitor spending over the next decade with a strategic $25 million funding model—are we ready to invest in our future?

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#WA #EconomicDevelopment #VisitorEconomy #CitizenPortal #SustainableTourism

Beaufort County commissioners vote 4–2 to ask legislators to propose a 6% local occupancy tax After debate over costs and administrative overhead, the board voted 4–2 to ask state legislators to propose local enabling legislation for a 6% occupancy tax, citing a study that estimated roughly $290,000 in county revenue.

Beaufort County is pushing for a 6% occupancy tax on short-term lodging to boost tourism revenue, but will it actually benefit the community?

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#BeaufortCounty #NC #BeaufortCountyTourism #LocalTaxation #VisitorEconomy #RevenueGeneration #CitizenPortal

Longford Tourism Network unveils €14m plan | ThinkBusiness Longford Tourism Network launches €14m investment to boost sustainable tourism, enhance visitor experiences and promote heritage, culture and natural beauty.

Longford Tourism Network unveils €14m plan to boost visitor economy - County aims to position itself as a sustainable destination rooted in heritage and culture
#irish #tourism #business #marketing #heritage #culture #visitoreconomy
www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/lon...

Wien: 1,9 Mio. Nächtigungen im Oktober, September-Umsatz bei 134 Mio. Euro 24.11.2025 – Der heurige Oktober brachte 1,9 Millionen Übernachtungen (+9%). Von Jänner bis Oktober wurden 16,2 Millionen Gästenächtigungen (+6%) gezählt. China findet sich ab sofort wieder in den Top...

Wien erzielt im Oktober 1,9 Mio. Nächtigungen (+9%) – ein starkes Zeichen für eine stabil wachsende #VisitorEconomy. 📈

⛩️ Die Rückkehr Chinas in die Top-10 unterstreicht die Bedeutung einer diversifizierten Herkunftsstruktur – ein Kernziel von #OptimumTourism.

Hillsborough County TDC approves $3 million for MOSI‑area field house design The Hillsborough County Tourist Development Council voted unanimously Nov. 13 to provide $3 million from TDT reserves to supplement $2 million in county funds for design of a proposed field house at the MOSI site, with county staff and the Tampa Sports Authority outlining expected economic benefits and traffic coordination plans.

Hillsborough County is investing $3 million in a new field house that promises to boost tourism and economic growth—could this be the game-changer the region needs?

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#HillsboroughCounty #FL #CitizenPortal #VisitorEconomy #CommunityPlanning #EconomicDevelopment

Städte wachsen rasant – und Wien begegnet diesem Wandel mit Optimum Tourism 🎯

Ein Modell, das die Qualitäten der Stadt schützt & gutes Wachstum für Bewohner:innen und Gäste fördert.

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Council reopens short‑term rental discussion; staff to map unlicensed units and costs for enforcement Councilors discussed short‑term rentals (STRs) in Saco after staff presented an earlier study; members voiced concern about STRs reducing long‑term housing supply and about enforcement costs, and asked staff to return with data and redlined ordinance language.

The debate over short-term rentals in Saco has reignited, revealing a concerning trend of unlicensed properties that may be shrinking the long-term housing market and raising safety alarms.

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#ME #CitizenPortal #VisitorEconomy #MaineShortTermRentals #HousingSupply

Chamber and Visit Wenatchee tell council tourism drew $308 million in visitor spending last year A chamber representative told the council Visit Wenatchee’s promotions helped attract 3.1 million overnight visitors in 2024 who spent an estimated $308 million in the valley; the presenter also outlined membership, events and sports-tourism efforts.

Wenatchee's tourism boom brought in a staggering $308 million in visitor spending last year, showcasing the city's growing appeal as a must-visit destination!

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#WenatcheeCityChelanCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #HispanicBusinessOutreach #VisitorEconomy #SportsTourism #WenatcheeTourism

Consultants urge Weston County to boost visitor spending, prepare for lodging-tax renewal in 2028 A consultant-led workshop for the Weston County Travel Commission recommended steps to increase visitor spending, reach a $200,000 operating target and prepare voters for a local lodging-tax renewal scheduled for November 2028.

Weston County is gearing up to enhance its tourism appeal, aiming to boost visitor spending and secure critical lodging-tax renewal by 2028!

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#WestonCounty #WY #CitizenPortal #MarketingStrategy #VisitorEconomy #PublicEducation #WestonCountyTourism

Cornwall's tourist board enters liquidation Visit Cornwall says it is facing

Another #UK #DMO gone. When it suffers from #overtourism, how is it so? Reliance on/lack of sector grants? Cost rise? Empty 2nd homes? Is advertising needed? Or other leadership/model? > 'Devastating' #VisitCornwall liquidation
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
#visitoreconomy #SDG12

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Barrierefreiheit im Fokus! 🧑‍🦯✨

Der WienTourismus startet ein Aktionsprogramm für mehr Inklusion im Tourismus. Gratis-Trainings für Hotellerie & Kultur ab Oktober 2025. 🎯

@wien.gv.at
@wkowien.bsky.social

#VisitorEconomy #AccessibleVienna #ViennaNow

Vienna Visitor Economy Series

Am 22.9.2025 widmet sich der WienTourismus in Kooperation mit @wien.gv.at und @wkowien.bsky.social in einer Spezialausgabe der Vienna Visitor Economy Series dem Thema Barrierefreiheit – Lebens- & Erlebnisqualität für alle. ♿

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#OptimumTourism #VisitorEconomy

Optimum Tourism © Clemens Schmiedbauer

Beim #WorldCitiesSummit Mayors Forum 2025 in Wien diskutierten 100+ Stadtchefs über lebenswerte Städte.

Norbert Kettner präsentierte „Optimum Tourism“ – Wiens Strategie für nachhaltiges Tourismuswachstum. 🎯

🔗 Details: optimum.wien.info

#OptimumTourism #VisitorEconomy #ViennaNow

WienTourismus-CEO Norbert Kettner in das Board of Directors von Destinations International gewählt 17.07.2025 – Norbert Kettner, Geschäftsführer des WienTourismus, wurde in das Board of Directors von Destinations International berufen – eines der weltweit größten Netzwerke von Destinationsorganisat...

WienTourismus-CEO Norbert Kettner wurde ins Board of Directors von Destinations International berufen. 🌐 Damit vertritt er künftig europäische Perspektiven im globalen Netzwerk führender Destinationsorganisationen. 👥

#DestinationsInternational #VisitorEconomy #ViennaNow

@nrma Charging stations in Maitland.
Charging stations are important for the visitor economy.
While cars are charging, visitors area spending time and money in the local area
#ChargingStations #EV #VisitorEconomy #MyMaitland #MaitlandGreens

New whitepaper urges #destinations to rethink #tourism #sustainability indexes www.traveldailynews.com/statistics-t... #GDS #sustainable #tourism #city #cities #communities #sdg11 #CityDNA #Simpleview #visitoreconomy #regenerative #community

San Francisco officials highlight Moscone Convention Center's economic significance and job creation City leaders support Moscone Convention Center for boosting jobs and tax revenue in San Francisco.

San Francisco officials emphasize the Moscone Convention Center as a powerhouse for job creation and economic growth, crucial for the city's future.

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#SanFranciscoCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #VisitorEconomy #JobCreation #EconomicDevelopment #SanFranciscoConventions

City Council implements budget strategy relying on visitor tax collections City management emphasizes strategic budget control through hotel occupancy tax revenues.

Laredo's latest committee meeting reveals how vital visitor taxes are to the city's tourism and budget strategy—will it spark a new era for local attractions?

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#LaredoWebbCounty #TX #CitizenPortal #BudgetManagement #VisitorEconomy #LaredoTourism #TaxCompliance

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Rekordzahlen & neue Impulse für Wiens #VisitorEconomy:

📈 +11 % Nächtigungen (Jän–Mai)
🚂 neue Flug- & Bahnverbindungen
🎯 Rekordjahr für Kongresse
🚀 13,5 Mrd. Impressionen mit #WaltzIntoSpace

Details & Aufzeichnung des letzten Branchen-JFX: b2b.wien.info/de/services/...

#ViennaNow

Raus aus Gas, Dekarbonisierung Raus aus Gas, Energieeffizienz, Umstieg auf erneuerbare Energien, Dekarbonisierung, Umsetzungaktivitäten, klimafreundlich

Wie kann Tourismus klimafit werden? 🌱

Die Vienna #VisitorEconomy Series zeigt Wege: von Gas-Ausstieg über smarte Gebäudetechnik bis zu Best Practices. 💡

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#GreenTourism #Sustainability #ViennaNow

Destination DC leaders urge extended funding to support tourism amid budget cuts Destination DC outlines funding challenges as city council considers budget changes affecting tourism.

The proposed budget cuts threaten to strip $25.7 million from D.C.'s tourism marketing, putting the city's economic recovery at risk.

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#US #CitizenPortal #VisitorEconomy #TourismMarketing #WashingtonDCTourism #EconomicRecovery

Optimum Tourism Tourismusstrategie Wien: Optimum Tourism - das Wiener Modell für gutes Wachstum

Nachhaltigkeit ist ein zentrales Ziel unserer #VisitorEconomy Strategie. 🌱 Mit „Optimum Tourism“ gestalten wir gutes Wachstum – für Gäste, Betriebe und Wiener:innen.

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#OptimumTourism #WorldEnvironmentDay #ViennaNow

Vienna Visitor Economy Series Übersicht über alle Veranstaltungen im Zuge der Vienna Visitor Economy Series

Am 11.6. diskutiert die Vienna #VisitorEconomy Series, wie Betriebe raus aus Gas und rein in die Zukunft kommen. ♻️🔋

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Österreichische Nationalbibliothek © WienTourismus/Paul Bauer

Die Quellmarktstatistik 2024 ist da! 📊 Jetzt auf b2b.wien.info unter Statistik & Marktforschung: Marktdatenblätter & Gästeprofile von Arabien bis USA 👉🏻 b2b.wien.info/de/statistik...

#SourceMarkets #TourismStatistics #VisitorEconomy #ViennaTourism #ViennaNow