Summary
The city's first full economic indicators report shows 6,000+ businesses, record-low office vacancy, $119M in visitor spending — but hotels underperform on revenue per room and overnight visitors leak to other cities. Councilmembers want this data to shape the upcoming budget.
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Last discussed Mar 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Visitor spending of $119 million and filming activity of $12.1 million flow into the local economy; hotel revenue underperforms regional peers.
Local businesses, hotels, and the downtown economy.
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City Council Meeting - Mar 11, 2026
The city's first full economic indicators report shows 6,000+ businesses, record-low office vacancy, $119M in visitor spending — but hotels underperform on revenue per room and overnight visitors leak to other cities. Councilmembers want this data to shape the upcoming budget.
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