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Wichita council approves TBID budget and Visit Wichita outlines events driving millions in local spending
Summary
The Wichita City Council approved the Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) 2026 scope and budget after a presentation from Visit Wichita detailing recent events and economic impacts; public commenters questioned Visit Wichita's finances and the organization's lease in the WaterWalk development.
The Wichita City Council on May 6 approved the Tourism Business Improvement District scope of services and budget for fiscal year 2026, endorsing Visit Wichita's plan to use TBID funds to attract and stage meetings and leisure events that city staff and the agency said generate millions in economic activity.
Visit Wichita President and CEO Susie Santo told the council the TBID budget for 2026 is built on estimated TBID revenue of $3,900,000 and that the organization only spends money after it is remitted from hotels. She highlighted…
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