Beyond The Bed Tax: Unlocking Funding for Destination Development in the West
For decades, local lodging taxes, like Transient Occupancy Taxes, have been a reliable source of revenue for destination organizations. But while bed taxes still fund most DMOs, relying solely on them creates a fragile safety net, especially in rural Western communities vulnerable …
Tourism and Outdoor Recreation Conferences and Events | 2026–2027
OCTOBER Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism October 19 – 21, 2026 | Moscow, Idaho American Indigenous Tourism Conference October 19 – 22, 2026 | Tulalip, Washington 2026 Advocacy & Action: The Destination Impact Event (Destinations International) October 20 – 22, 2026 …
Dispatch from the Edge: What a Remote Alaskan Town Can Teach Us About Economic Resilience
Last month, I had the privilege of attending Innovate Cordova—an incredible weekend-long gathering hosted by the remote coastal community of Cordova, Alaska (pop. 2,300). Led by U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski, the event brought together public, private, and philanthropic leaders to tackle a …