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Neptune's Grotto is set for a master-plan overhaul, but local residents are raising alarms over manatee safety and environmental concerns!

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Planning panel approves Neptunes Grotto changes with tight limits on boats and vintage trailers
After lengthy public opposition focused on manatee safety and earlier code enforcement disputes, the commission approved a master-plan revision that allows up to three vintage travel trailers and clarifies vessel rules while limiting commercial moorings to the five previously authorized slips and giving staff conditions on day passes and parking.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Salinas is witnessing a tourism surge, with visitor numbers skyrocketing from 536 to over 800 in just one year, thanks to the California Welcome Center and proposed Heritage Park!

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Salinas heritage partners press city for signage, depot fixes as tourism numbers climb
Presenters from the Salinas Valley tourism partnership told the Historic Resources Board that the California Welcome Center and a proposed Salinas City Heritage Park are increasing visitor stays and need clearer city approvals for signs, branding and depot tenant improvements; the board formed a small subcommittee to draft a resolution for council.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Summit County is set to elevate its tourism game with a new five-year contract aimed at promoting it as a premier convention destination, boasting impressive economic impacts and record-breaking revenue!

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Council committee advances five-year contract with Akron Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau
Planning and Economic Development committee advanced a five-year contract authorizing the executive to contract with the Akron Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau to promote Summit County as a convention destination, with the presenter citing tourism employment and economic impact figures.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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Tulsa is gearing up for the 2026 Route 66 centennial with a $200,000 beautification plan, new murals, and an exciting cruise event to celebrate this iconic highway!

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Route 66 centennial: city funds beautification, murals and a planned cruise event ahead of 2026 celebrations
The Route 66 commission outlined allocations for centennial preparations including ARPA‑funded street sweeping and tree plantings, traffic‑box public art, historic markers, security camera upgrades and a funded Centennial cruise event; a separate hotel‑motel tax discussion will continue as staff advise on election timing.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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El Paso is gearing up for a major transformation as the City Council greenlights a $3 million purchase of downtown properties to expand the Convention Center and boost tourism!

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El Paso City Council approves downtown property purchases to reserve space for convention center expansion
El Paso City Council approved buying several downtown parcels valued at a little more than $3,000,000 to hold space for a future expansion and modernization of the El Paso Convention Center; purchases will be funded by the hotel occupancy tax and detailed design and planning will come later.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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West Bend is set to shine on the small screen as the BID approves $6,000 to co-sponsor a promotional package with Discover Wisconsin, promising to showcase the beauty of our downtown and Riverwalk!

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West Bend BID approves up to $6,000 to co-sponsor Discover Wisconsin segment
The West Bend Downtown Business Improvement District board voted to authorize up to $6,000 from its marketing funds to help underwrite a Discover Wisconsin episode segment intended to highlight downtown West Bend and the Riverwalk. The full episode package costs roughly $52,000 and is sold in four $13,001.20 segments; the chamber and other partners
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November 7, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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Mono County is on the brink of a transformative economic development plan that champions community-driven tourism and revitalization—could this be the key to a sustainable future?

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Consultant presents county economic development 'road map'; supervisors urge focus, funding and cross‑department collaboration
A consultant hired by Mono County presented a year‑round, community‑centric economic development plan focused on small‑scale tourism, cross‑department collaboration, trail and main‑street improvements, housing linkages and empowering local chambers. Supervisors supported the approach and urged follow‑through with targeted funding and leadership.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Visit Austin is revolutionizing the music scene with its Hire in Austin database, directly connecting 800 artists to opportunities and paying out nearly $300,000 to musicians last year alone!

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Visit Austin outlines music marketing, 'Hire in Austin' musician database and new TPID funding
Visit Austin presented its music‑focused destination marketing programs, including the Hire in Austin musician referral database (800 artists in database; 136 hires in the most recent fiscal year, with roughly $289,000 paid directly to musicians) and the new Tourism Public Improvement District (TPID) that will provide ongoing sales and marketing $$
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November 4, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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The Wausau Room Tax Commission has greenlit funding for exciting local events while denying a key arts-marketing request—discover what this means for the community!

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Room Tax Commission approves funds for local events and trails, denies CVA request; flower-basket funding fails
The commission voted to fund multiple 2026 events and one-year infrastructure items: Wings Over Wausau ($20,000), Fourth of July fireworks ($10,000), Truckfest ($2,500), Grand Theater season marketing ($30,000), a one-year $50,000 trail development allocation, and $6,900 for RiverLife pier maintenance. It denied a $6,500 request from the Center for
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November 2, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Holmes Beach is gearing up for an unforgettable 75th anniversary celebration with $15,000 in sponsorship for exciting events, including live bands and delicious food vendors!

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TDC approves $15,000 sponsorship for Holmes Beach 75th anniversary; announces convention center ribbon-cutting and Mixon Park events
The council unanimously recommended a $15,000 sponsorship to support Holmes Beach's 75th-anniversary celebration, and members announced the Manatee Civic Center ribbon-cutting on Nov. 13 and Mixon Park events in November. Staff said the sponsorship will support bands, vendors and publicity and that TDC marketing staff will provide promotional in-
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October 31, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Manatee County's marketing strategy generated over 82 million impressions, emphasizing a "quiet luxury" brand to attract high-income visitors through innovative partnerships and digital campaigns.

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Manatee County TDC reports wide digital reach, leans into PR and "quiet luxury" branding
Manatee County Tourist Development Council staff reported a strong year of digital advertising and earned media placements, highlighted target markets and partnerships, and outlined plans for continued PR and creative campaigns. Staff said county regulations limit a direct TikTok presence but influencers are used; they do not currently track repeat
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October 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Mobile City Council has officially embraced a vibrant new identity by adopting the slogan “Born to Celebrate” and the “Iconic M” logo, sparking both excitement and debate among residents!

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Mobile City Council adopts 'Born to Celebrate' slogan and 'Iconic M' logo
The Mobile City Council voted Oct. 28 to adopt “Born to Celebrate” as the city's official slogan and the “Iconic M” as the city's official logo, advancing both resolutions after suspending the rules to consider them early in the agenda. The actions were accompanied by a brief pin-and-photo ceremony; one public speaker later questioned the need to d
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October 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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The Midlands Business Leadership Group just unveiled "3 Rivers," a dynamic branding initiative designed to transform our riverfront trail into a regional attraction!

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Midlands Business Leadership Group unveils "3 Rivers" branding for regional riverfront trail
A regional branding effort led by the Midlands Business Leadership Group and Shernoff Newman presented '3 Rivers' as an umbrella identity for the riverfront trail linking Lake Murray to Columbia and Casey; River Alliance will own and maintain the brand.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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INTERVIEW: Can Albania’s tourism miracle last?
As social media brings in the crowds, the head of the Albanian Tour Operators Association tells bne IntelliNews Albania should turn away from mass-market tourism and focus on higher-value offerings.
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The Snoqualmie Economic Development Commission is considering a bold new plan to boost local tourism funding, but key questions remain unanswered.

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Snoqualmie EDC delays vote on chamber-backed plan to fund a regional DMO after presentation by Civitas
The Snoqualmie Economic Development Commission heard a Chamber-led proposal to create a destination management and marketing organization (DMO) funded by a business improvement assessment. Consultants from Civitas outlined costs and legal mechanics; commissioners agreed to circulate materials and vote at a later meeting after additional review and商
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October 26, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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Louisa County just snagged a prestigious VACO Achievement Award for its innovative and cost-effective tourism program that's setting a new standard for local governments!

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VACO honors Louisa County tourism program; county staff highlight low-cost analytics and partnerships
The Virginia Association of Counties presented Louisa County with a VACO Achievement Award for its enhanced tourism program. County tourism staff detailed how the program uses partnerships, a tourism advisory committee, and low-cost analytics to promote local attractions without creating a dedicated tourism-staff position.
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October 25, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Brevard County's transition of tourist tax collection to the clerk's office is underway, but compliance and data gaps could delay progress for months!

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Clerk begins taking over Brevard County tourist tax collection as tax collector cites budget cuts, data gaps with platforms
Brevard County staff described early results of the tourist development tax (TDT) transition to the clerks office, while the county tax collector said she stopped collecting TDT as a budgetary cut tied to a 2023 commission resolution; both sides warned industry and owners that compliance will take months and that data from Airbnb and VRBO is only
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October 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Visit Salt Lake's new hotel assessment is already driving record convention bookings and boosting local revenue—could this be the key to transforming the city's economic landscape?

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Visit Salt Lake officials say new hotel assessment has boosted convention bookings and revenue
Visit Salt Lake and hotel representatives briefed the council on the county Convention and Tourism Assessment (CTA), a 2% hotel assessment enacted in October 2023 to fund marketing and incentives; staff reported early increases in bookings, examples of CTAA-funded support for large events, and 2024–25 budgets.
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October 25, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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Keith County is on the verge of expanding its tourism grant guidelines to include for-profit businesses, potentially boosting lodging tax revenues and attracting more visitors than ever before!

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Keith County tourism director seeks to open promotion grants to for-profit businesses, reports rising lodging tax and Placer AI usage
Tourism director Sean Rubak told commissioners the visitor committee recommended allowing promotion grants for for-profit businesses, presented Placer AI visitation data and said lodging-tax revenue hit another record in August; visitor committee approved a short extension for the Ogallala Roundup rodeo reimbursement.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Sullivan County is on the rise with nearly $15 million generated from visitor spending, and new national marketing campaigns are set to attract even more tourists!

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County receives ExploreSullivan quarterly report; commission approves $137,336 occupancy‑tax appropriation to regional tourism association
ExploreSullivan/Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association presented quarterly marketing results and a national advertising plan; commissioners approved the county’s scheduled occupancy‑tax payment of $137,336.43 to NEDA for destination marketing.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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August hotel revenue in Pinellas County remained flat while vacation-rental supply struggles to bounce back from pre-storm levels – what does this mean for future tourism?

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Destination metrics: hotel revenue roughly flat in August; vacation-rental supply still below pre-storm levels
Visit St. Pete Clearwater staff reported that August hotel revenue was roughly flat year over year while vacation-rental supply remains below prior-year levels; CoStar and key-data samples showed improving rates and demand but a slow supply recovery.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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Weston County is on the path to unlocking millions in state funding for tourism development, but it all starts with a crucial strategic plan!

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Wyoming tourism team kicks off Weston County strategic planning, explains lodging-tax rules and state funding
Wyoming Office of Tourism representatives told Weston County officials at a strategic planning workshop that completing a state-backed strategic plan is a prerequisite to apply for state destination development funds, reviewed what local lodging-tax dollars may pay for, and offered operational guidance for the county’s lodging-tax board.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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Hampshire County apprentices are revolutionizing local services by creating AI agents for business bookings, EMS protocols, and tourism recommendations!

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Commission hears update on county AI apprenticeship; students building four county-focused agents
Lend 2 Solutions updated Hampshire County commissioners on a 12-week apprenticeship developing four AI 'agents' for local businesses, EMS, tourism and resource matching; commissioners praised the trainees and discussed funding continuity and institutional partnerships.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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In Africa, less than 20% of airline routes are direct, hampering tourism and trade. The G20 can play a pivotal role in advocating for improved air links to boost regional economies. 🌍✈️ Link: https://tinyurl.com/26mlc27h #SustainableTravel #TourismDevelopment #AfricanEconomy
October 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Visit Oxnard's latest report reveals impressive hotel metrics and a surge in community engagement, showcasing how they're transforming the region into a top travel destination.

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Visit Oxnard presents FY 2024–25 annual report highlighting stronger engagement, top county hotel rates
Visit Oxnard (OCVB) presented its fiscal 2024–25 annual report to the City Council, citing a 67.9% hotel occupancy, a $183.43 average daily rate (the highest in Ventura County), increased on-site engagement metrics, a successful Expedia campaign and ongoing projects funded partly by ARPA. No council action was required; the report was received for/
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October 23, 2025 at 7:09 PM