Colorado Springs LART grants timeline: July 9 & July 14 committee meetings
Colorado Springs’ LART Citizens’ Advisory Committee meets July 9 and July 14, 2026 at 2 p.m. in public subcommittee sessions before City budget approval.
Tourism
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Monterey hotel-tax increase heads to November vote; $75k outreach planned
Supervisors considered resolutions July 7 to ask voters in November about raising unincorporated-area “bed tax” from 10.5% to 12.5%, plus $75k outreach.
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Essence Fest fills New Orleans as renewal talks continue
New Orleans LA – Essence Fest is drawing heavy crowds, hotel demand and downtown traffic over the July 4 weekend as city leaders and organizers negotiate what comes next.
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Kerr County’s proposed 7% short-term rental tax could fund Hill Country Youth Event Center repairs
Kerr County wants state approval for a 7% hotel occupancy tax on short-term rentals in unincorporated areas, with revenue aimed at event center repairs.
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Why VAI Resort’s latest delay matters for Glendale now
Glendale AZ – Fresh April reporting suggests VAI Resort is increasingly unlikely to open in 2026, extending uncertainty for hiring, nearby businesses, and tourism plans.