Study: Hyatt Regency Conference Center generated $1.1B in local economic output since 2006
A Community Attributes, Inc. analysis presented to the Coralville City Council estimates the Iowa River Landing Hyatt/Conference Center produced about $1.1 billion in cumulative economic output and supported roughly 550 jobs per year on average since opening; 2025 activity alone generated around $24 million in direct output.
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Think Iowa City representatives presented a 15‑page economic‑impact study showing that the Hyatt Regency Hotel & Conference Center in the Iowa River Landing has been an economic anchor for Coralville and the region since opening roughly 20 years ago. "The facility is owned by the City of Coralville and operated by Marcus Hotels and Resorts under a Hyatt franchise," presenter Josh Schamberger said, noting the city manages operating revenues through a dedicated Hotel Enterprise Fund and used an IRS Revenue Ruling structure to finance the original development.
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