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Tourism commission considers elevating visa and BrandUSA concerns to city leadership

5868649 · October 1, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners asked staff to add an agenda item so the commission can consider a formal advocacy letter about visa fees and BrandUSA funding, while staff described existing channels used to amplify concerns.

Commissioners at the Discover Flagstaff Tourism Commission meeting discussed whether the commission should formally request that the City of Flagstaff raise tourism‑industry concerns — such as potential visa‑fee increases and BrandUSA funding changes — with congressional and state representatives.

During the meeting, Meg Rotor summarized federal and national developments and told commissioners that a proposed visa‑fee increase had been delayed:…

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