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We empower businesses, properties, and destinations with the resources to strengthen economic and community development worldwide. Please look through this valuable information and tools related to all types of innovative funding mechanisms.
Funding Advocacy Roadmap
We are frequently asked by clients to assist with their advocacy efforts. To help organizations think strategically about their advocacy, we developed the Funding Advocacy Roadmap. Although one size does not fit all, these basic concepts will lead you in the right direction. This advocacy primer includes Three Principles and Four Action Items that will guide your efforts to a successful result.
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Funding Advocacy Roadmap
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DMO Funding Survey Report
In conjunction with research partnership The Travel Analytics Group, Civitas developed a nationwide survey on DMO funding. This comprehensive document presents our results, including evolving KPIs, formation challenges, the impact of short-term rentals, and funding innovative programs.
This report will explore what other destinations are prioritizing and how destinations are using their TID funds.
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DMO Funding Survey Report
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2018 U.S. Travel Lodging Tax & Assessment Study
This study undertakes the challenging task of tracking government spending in 100 destinations. The study provides benchmarks for evaluating appropriations and provides a foundation for future efforts to track tax monies raised and evaluate spending trends.
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2018 U.S. Travel Lodging Tax & Assessment Study
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U.S. Tourism District Law Study (2019)
We’re laying down the law! Check out your state’s law characteristics.
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U.S. Tourism District Law Study (2019)
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Tourism Recovery & Improvement District Toolkit
Your quick and easy guide to everything you need to know about Tourism Recovery & Improvement Districts (TID). This is your one-way ticket to becoming a TID pro.
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Tourism Recovery & Improvement District Toolkit
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Tourism Improvement Districts: A National Study of Results
Who, what, when, where, why? All your questions on Tourism Improvement Districts answered in this one-of-a-kind report!
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Tourism Improvement Districts: A National Study of Results
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The Economic Impact of Tourism Improvement Districts in CA
Can you imagine the impact of loosing 30 million dollars of marketing funding? San Diego lived through it, here’s what happened.
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The Economic Impact of Tourism Improvement Districts in CA
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White Paper: The Economic Case For Tourism Improvement Districts
Civitas, in partnership with Tourism Economics and STR, have conducted an innovative study using comprehensive, industry-wide data that proves TIDs provide a competitive advantage for destinations. By examining TID impacts on room demand, revenue, and visitor spending, this white paper will explore that groundbreaking research and explain how TIDs enhance destinations’ economic impact.
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White Paper: The Economic Case For Tourism Improvement Districts
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Securing Dedicated Funding for Sports Tourism
Sports tourism is a global business that creates jobs,
stimulates local economies and benefits communities by
creating positive economic impact through hosting sports
events. As tour ism begins to recover from the COVID-19
pandemic, sports commissions and sports-focused Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) and Convention and Visitor s Bureaus (CVBs) will need to find
alternative funding outside of traditional hotel occupancy
taxes to rebuild.
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White Paper: The Economic Case For Tourism Improvement Districts
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2020 Funding Futures: Options & Opportunities for New or Enhanced Funding of Tourism & DMOs in the Recovery from COVID-19
Civitas, in partnership with Miles Partnership and Tourism Economics, is proud to release new research on the impact and future of tourism & DMO funding in response & recovery from COVID-19. The project analyzed 115 North American cities, all 50 U.S. states, and 10 Canadian provinces to summarize the current situation, the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, and the outlook for recovery. The study introduces and explores ten alternative funding options for DMOs to be “built back better” – opportunities for more stable, resilient, and sustainable funding.
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Funding Futures
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Legislation
There are two legal mechanisms that allow for TID formation, state law or home rule authority. TIDs have been formed in 18 states, with many more on the way. For information on laws that have been used to create TIDs in each state, contact us.
The Economic Impact of Business Improvement Districts (In San Diego)
Take a look at San Diego’s experience with BIDs and the changes seen in the economy.
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The Economic Impact of Business Improvement Districts (In San Diego)
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The “Business Improvement Districts” Revolution
This quiet revolution may be the big spark that puts a name to your district.
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The “Business Improvement Districts” Revolution
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Turning Around Downtown: 12 Steps to Revitalization Brookings Report
So you want to revitalize your downtown? Let us simplify the process for you. You can call this an early birthday present.
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Turning Around Downtown: 12 Steps to Revitalization Brookings Report
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Key findings from Los Angeles BID Consortium Survey 2013
Show me the numbers! Check out the facts and statistics for yourself. We promise they won’t disappoint.
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Key findings from Los Angeles BID Consortium Survey 2013
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The Role of Business Improvement Districts in LA: Neighborhood Effects on Crime and Youth Violence
The possibilities of a BID for your destination are endless! Read about some of the lesser-known positive effects your BID can have.
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The Role of Business Improvement Districts in LA: Neighborhood Effects on Crime and Youth Violence
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Legislation
Many states allow for creation of property-based business improvement districts. These districts place a fee on the property owner, rather than the business. For information on property district laws from throughout the United States, contact us.
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