The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee held a meeting to discuss 2025 funding allocations, reviewing the budget and considering applications from SeaFeast and Race Week. The committee expressed concerns about declining Canadian visitors and their impact on local tourism. After discussion, the committee decided to fund both SeaFeast and Race Week at $15,000 each. The meeting also included a review of previous minutes and discussions on collaboration with other funding bodies.
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The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee held a meeting to discuss 2025 funding allocations, reviewing the budget and considering applications from SeaFeast and Race Week. The committee expressed concerns about declining Canadian visitors and their impact on local tourism. After discussion, the committee decided to fund both SeaFeast and Race Week at $15,000 each. The meeting also included a review of previous minutes and discussions on collaboration with other funding bodies.