Montgomery and Florence, Alabama Pass Tourism Improvement District Legislation!
Montgomery, Alabama Congratulations to Anna Buckalew, Ron Simmons, and Sheron Rose with the Montgomery Chamber and their team of lobbyists and consultants, including Ben Wieseman, Principal of Place Associates, Quintin Hawkins, Principal of QH Consulting LLC, Collier Neeley , Executive Director of Landmark Foundations, and Josh Blades, Senior Advisor for Bradley Law Firm on their hard-earned TID legislative win! On May 24, SB166, […]
Minnesota Boosts Tourism with New Tourism Improvement District Legislation!
Minnesota’s tourism landscape is on the cusp of a major transformation with the recent passage of the SF 1811 Omnibus Tax Law. This landmark legislation paves the way for the establishment of Tourism Improvement Districts (TIDs) throughout the state, promising to revitalize the tourism industry. The passage of this revolutionary act is credited to the […]
2023 National Travel & Tourism Week – 40 Year Anniversary
Did you miss our content for the the 40th Anniversary of U.S. Travel’s National Travel & Tourism Week? Not to worry! Check out this blog for some great content about the past, present, and future of travel. Day One: Monday In celebration of 40 years of NTTW, we looked at what travel trends might look […]
Funding Destinations for 40 Years (and Beyond)!
Historically, destinations have long grappled with the challenge of securing sustainable funding to support the tourism industry. The struggle continues today for destinations that are trying to obtain adequate funding. To address this challenge, various funding mechanisms have been developed over the years to help fund marketing efforts. By diversifying its funding sources, maximizing available […]
Bellevue-Redmond Tourism Promotion Area Forms!
Congratulations to Visit Bellevue and the City of Redmond on securing a major funding win for their cities! The Bellevue-Redmond Tourism Promotion Area (BRTPA) ordinance was officially adopted on Monday, February 13th. This agreement between the two cities would set up the BRTPA for a total of five years. All lodging businesses in the BRTPA […]
Illinois Enacts New Tourism Improvement District Legislation
On Friday, February 10th, Governor J. B. Pritzker signed Illinois HB0268 Tourism Preservation and Sustainability District Act into law. This law allows for the creation of tourism marketing and recovery district throughout the state. Senator, Sara Feigenholtz states, “This bill creates a lifeline for destination development activities-ensuring that tourism and hospitality operations in every corner of […]
BREAKING NEWS: Over 200 TIDs Now in Formation
We are ecstatic to announce the creation of the 200th and 201st Tourism Improvement District (TID)! A TID is a strategic approach to funding destination marketing that harnesses the power of local businesses to invest in their community. We are delighted that destinations around the world, including the newest two below, are using this mechanism […]
DC Invests in Tourism
Congratulations to Destination DC and its local stakeholders for securing a major funding win for DC! On December 22, the Council of the District of Columbia passed a 1% increase in the bed tax rate that will raise an additional $20.7 million per year for Destination DC, almost doubling its current budget. The legislation will […]
Voting Yes for Tourism
Tourism funding continues to be a politically charged issue. While there is a mixed reaction to tourism funding in many communities, a few trends emerged in this recent cycle. Across the country, younger voters showed up more than ever before, and many counties’ and cities’ priorities shifted with the casting of ballots, including an increased […]
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