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Visitor bureau reports steady tourism, Denver air service growth and 10,000 visitor‑center visits through July
Summary
The Coos Bay–North Bend–Charleston Visitor & Convention Bureau reported slight declines in overall visitor spending countywide but local successes including a daily Denver flight that boosted airport enplanements and 10,000 visits to the Coos Bay visitor center through July.
The Coos Bay City Council received the semiannual report from the Coos Bay–North Bend–Charleston Visitor and Convention Bureau, which presented fiscal data, marketing outcomes and visitor‑center performance through July. Bureau director Janice (last name used in public comments as Longlinney) said lodging tax receipts are expected to total about $1,035,000 for the fiscal year, with roughly $500,000 originating from Coos Bay hotels and the remainder from North Bend, Charleston and the county.
Janice told the council the bureau has a carryover rainy‑day fund of about $84,000 and plans to add $54,000 this year until…
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