Scottsdale tourism officials say the city saw increases in domestic and international visitors last year, and their economic impact was $3.7 billion.
Scottsdale officials hired a Phoenix-based firm called Applied Economics to study 2024 tourism.
A new report to the City Council says for every dollar Scottsdale spent on services used by visitors, the city received $1.42 in revenue.
The report also says visitor spending directly and indirectly supports roughly 36,000 local jobs.
Separately, the city says this year's Cactus League drew the most fans to Scottsdale Stadium since 2019.
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Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky said they’re taking a major step toward securing their long-term water outlook by directing their city manager and city attorney to potentially create a large water use ordinance for the city. -
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Arizona’s most competitive congressional race has drawn a crowded Democratic primary full of hopefuls who think this is their best chance to finally flip the district blue. -
The Arizona Agenda’s TJ L’Heureux joined The Show to talk more about the open seats and how things are getting complicated for Mayor Lisa Borowsky.
