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Alpine proclaims tourism’s importance and tourism director cites unusual hotel revenue trend
Summary
Mayor Catherine Eaves proclaimed Alpine’s pursuit of 'Tourism Friendly Texas' certification and Chris Ruggia, director of tourism, reported atypically high, steady hotel revenue through the summer and described state co‑op marketing efforts and a planned media mission in February.
Mayor Catherine Eaves read a proclamation recognizing tourism’s economic and cultural role in Alpine and endorsed Visit Alpine, Texas’ application for the Tourism Friendly Texas certification. The proclamation cites an estimated $49,600,000 in direct visitor spending that sustains roughly 900 jobs in the community.
In a follow‑up presentation, Chris Ruggia, Alpine’s director of tourism, said…
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