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Tourism commission approves $69,000 bed tax support for Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show tent
Summary
The Tourism Development Commission voted to recommend a bed tax expenditure of up to $69,000 to fund a temporary tent covering for Arena 7 at WestWorld used by the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show; commissioners discussed event economic impact and lodging relationships.
Melissa Shales, executive director of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona, requested up to $69,000 in bed-tax funding on Oct. 21 to rent a temporary tent cover for Arena 7 at WestWorld for the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show.
Shales said the show spans 11 competition days and supports about 2,000 horse exhibitors and some 150,000 spectators over the broader event window. She said the tent protects competition rings from rain and creates a safe, usable arena; Arena 6 and 7 at WestWorld are the only two primary arenas…
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