After hearing a quarterly tourism and marketing report from Northeast Tennessee Tourism, the Sullivan County Commission approved a $129,021.57 appropriation from occupancy‑tax collections to the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association; the presentation highlighted multi‑market digital campaigns and campaign metrics.

A new decree tightens recognition rules, revises representation standards and expands consortia roles in supply management and tourism promotion.

The committee authorized an application for I Love NY tourism promotion funds; staff said the regional allocation is $170,250 and the office will conservatively request $55,000 in matching funds as part of the application process.

County board authorizes paving projects and annual agreement with Chamber of Commerce for tourism.

Supervisors authorize letter supporting grant for gravel biking tourism in Marathon County.

Commissioners allocate $1.3 million from lodging tax to promote tourism in Kitsap County.

Legislature allocates tax proceeds for tourism promotion and state park maintenance.

Sedona strengthens industry ties and promotes tourism at upcoming IPW travel trade show.

Laina Blevins of the Kentucky Lake CVB told the Marshall County Fiscal Court on July 16 that the bureau’s 2025 economic-impact estimate topped $88 million, highlighted rapid short-term rental growth from AirDNA data and said Airbnb has not been complying with Kentucky tax rules — a legal case was dismissed by the state Supreme Court for lack of standing.

Staff told the finance committee Fund 302 (economic development fund) is projected to be depleted in FY26; committee members discussed alternatives including general‑fund transfers and a possible hotel/motel tax and agreed to forward the matter to the full board without a firm recommendation.

Midlothian council tabled a $75,000 hotel‑occupancy‑tax match request for a six‑month awareness campaign from the Marshall's team after members raised concerns about scale of the ask and absence of applicant representatives; staff said state reporting rules and local oversight apply.

Economic development staff asked commissioners to sign up to staff the City's booth at the Mohave County Fair (Sept. 1719, 2026) to promote Kingman's economic development and tourism; vendor will assist with setup and teardown.

County counsel presented draft ballot language to increase the county lodging tax from 2% to 5% (excluding Cortez), estimating $404,598 in 2027 revenue and specifying uses including tourism promotion, recreation infrastructure and destination development; language will be refined before submission to the clerk.

County committee authorized the Chautauqua County Visitors Bureau to apply for New York State tourism matching funds and heard a detailed presentation from Andrew Nixon on tourism metrics: $313 million in visitor spending (2024), a $154,000 advertising budget, 130,000 printed travel guides and more than 500,000 website sessions.

Naturally Lewis told the Finance & Rules Committee it dispersed about $130,000 through Launch Lewis County (CDBG) to six businesses, is evaluating about 400 acres for redevelopment, and recorded a reported countywide economic impact of $6.68 million tied to local programs and a host community agreement.

An agreement with CSRA Mustang Club will bring the Mustang Club of America national show to county plaza facilities April 21–23, 2028; staff recommended using hotel/motel funds to cover rental fees and the committee approved the deal.

Council approved a package of administrative and funding resolutions by voice vote: Chamber tourism contract and 30% advertising budget, intent-to-reimburse resolutions for pre-bond expenditures, and an increase to Chapel Memorial Library funding from $35,000 to $89,205 for FY2027.

City councilors and hoteliers debated whether to pursue a hotel‑led Tourism Promotion Area (TPA) or raise the city transient lodging tax (TOT) to fund sports field upgrades; TravelSalem and hotel owners urged inclusion in the conversation, while city attorneys recommended putting any tax increase to voters.

After staff outlined how HB 4148 allows cities to shift lodging-tax dollars to city services, Grants Pass City Council voted to retain current lodging-tax allocations. Staff said the shift could move about $43,900 but would require level‑of‑service choices if adopted later.

BEIJING, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A culture and tourism promotion conference kicked off in Jixi City, northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, on July 8 as one of the events of the 8th Heilongjiang Provincial Tourism Industry Development Conference. Integrating Sushen Culture, one of the earliest fishing and hunting civilizations in northeast China, border landscapes, red cultural heritage, the epic of pioneers, industrial and mining heritage and vibrant cultural and tourism elements, the event featured a spectacular performance for the audience, highlighting its endowment in culture and tourism. Xu Peng, vice chairman of the World Tourism Alliance, said in his speech […]

After extended debate over statutory limits and ownership, commissioners voted 5‑0 to allocate $600,000 of North Walton tourist development tax reserves toward tractors for a proposed Walton County tractor museum/agribusiness center, directing staff to draft a funding agreement with reverter and performance conditions.

Organizers and residents of St. Johns County staged a showcase in Tallahassee to present local food, reenactors, colleges, farms and businesses to legislators during session week, emphasizing tourism, agriculture and community pride.

Governor DeSantis and state officials unveiled a James Monroe statue on Spanish Harbor Key, describing it as part of Florida's America250 statue series and Spotswood Heritage Trail; Department of State and Visit Florida officials framed the work as civic education and tourist promotion.

Council considers property code violations and potential strategies to preserve historic tower.

Florida House advances initiatives to boost tourism and assist rural marketing resources