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Tourism staff report mixed booking wins and flat regional visitor spending; bed tax marginally above budget

5853765 · August 28, 2025
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Staff reported 42 new leads, five booked events, and a slight year‑to‑date decline in bed‑tax collections compared with last year, but final collections exceeded the FY25 budget by about $65,000; staff warned of government group cancellations and softer occupancy ahead.

Tourism sales staff reported ongoing lead generation and group bookings alongside a modest decline in bed‑tax collections compared with the previous year. Staff said they logged over 110 new calls and emails, 48 new organic meetings, 42 new leads, 19 new RFPs and five booked events since the prior meeting. Confirmed future events include the second annual USA Volleyball Prescott Shootout (projected to…

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