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Eureka’s Welcome Center reports visitor growth and holiday programming; staff offers Placer AI data

City of Eureka City Council · February 4, 2026
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Summary

City staff reported a 26% year‑over‑year increase in Welcome Center visitors (24,200 tracked in 2025) and presented Placer AI and social‑media metrics, new tourism partnerships and a holiday recap including HTA‑run home‑tour guides and a district marketing campaign.

City staff delivered the first annual overview of the Welcome Center, reporting rising visitor counts, new partnerships and a holiday programming recap aimed at driving longer stays and support for downtown businesses.

Madison Green, who oversees economic development projects and the Welcome Center, told the council the center is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is staffed by seven part‑time concierges. Green said concierges tracked more than 24,200 visitors in…

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