Boulder, CO Launches Influential Lodging Business Assessment Area
We are thrilled to celebrate with Visit Boulder, the Convention and Visitors Bureau on the formation of the Boulder Lodging Business Assessment Area (LBAA), a groundbreaking initiative that will provide sustainable funding to support economic growth in Boulder, Colorado. With a 2% assessment on gross short-term room rental revenue, this innovative funding model is projected […]
A Game-Changer for Seminole County’s Tourism Economy
We are thrilled to celebrate a transformative milestone for Seminole County, FL—the formation of the Seminole County Tourism Improvement District (SCTID)! Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Gui Cunha, the Director of Seminole County Department of Economic Development & Tourism and the unwavering support of the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) and the Tourist […]
2024 Districts of the Year
Civitas works with hundreds of improvement districts of all shapes and sizes every year, helping them form, renew, or modify, and we recognize the immeasurable effort and time that goes into this process. District Formation of the Year We are delighted to announce the District Formation of the Year is the Montgomery Tourism Improvement District […]
2024: A Year of Collaboration and Innovation
Growth, Advocacy, and Impact! As we close the chapter on 2024 and launch full steam ahead into 2025, we’re excited to share our Year in Review video! In 2024, Civitas made incredible strides in advancing sustainable destination funding, strengthening partnerships, and driving innovative solutions for the tourism industry. Together with our clients, partners, and industry […]
Two Steps to Start Transforming Your Funding Advocacy Efforts
Destination Funding Advocacy Within the crucial landscape of funding advocacy, success often hinges not just on what you know but on how and when you engage with decision-makers. Effective advocacy requires a strategic, long-term approach that goes beyond superficial transactional relationships. Here are two fundamental principles and action steps that can transform your advocacy efforts from reactive […]
San Francisco Peninsula TMD Conversion Ushers in a New Era of Growth and Innovation
Civitas is proud to congratulate John Hutar and the remarkable team at San Francisco Peninsula on the conversion of the previous San Mateo Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) into the San Francisco Peninsula Tourism Marketing District (TMD). This strategic shift, transitioning from the ’89 law to a ’94 district, marks a significant milestone in the […]
Celebrating the Formation of the Lafayette Tourism Improvement District
We are thrilled to congratulate the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission and its leadership, President and CEO Ben Berthelot, as they celebrate the huge milestone of securing sustainable funding for their destination. On September 20, 2023, the city of Lafayette approved the formation of the game-changing Lafayette Tourism Improvement District (LTID). With a 2% self-imposed […]
Formation of Landmark Portland Tourism Development District
A huge congratulations to Portland, Maine, on the formation of the Portland Tourism Development District (PTDD) under the visionary leadership of Lynn Tillotson, President and CEO of Visit Portland. The PTDD’s unique assessment method, based on the business activity related to each parcel within the district, creates a fair and rational funding model. This model […]
Salt Lake County Forms the First Convention and Tourism Assessment Area in Utah
Thanks to the tireless efforts of Visit Salt Lake, led by President & CEO Kaitlin Eskelson and her talented staff, on June 13, 2023, the first-ever Convention and Tourism Assessment Area in Utah was established in Salt Lake County. Participating hotels will levy a 2% assessment on gross short-term guest room rental revenue, with collection […]
Richmond Region Celebrates Passage of Tourism Improvement District Formations!
Congratulations to Richmond Region Tourism and its leadership Katherine O’Donnell, Executive Vice President, and Jack Berry, President, and CEO, for securing a major funding win for Virginia! After almost 12 months of hard work, determination and strategic planning, Richmond Region Tourism, in partnership with hotels within the region, has secured a path to sustainable funding […]