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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The annual Waste Management Phoenix Open has officially teed off and is in full swing. The projected 700,000 attendees can expect a ramped up police presence aside from all the fun and activities. -
Play starts Thursday and will feature changes in its lineup, too, with Brooks Koepka playing in his second PGA tournament after a stint with LIV Golf. -
A new report from the Arizona Auditor General shows an increased number of school districts at high financial risk. This report comes as schools across the state are facing budget challenges. -
The chief of staff for Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky is being investigated for alleged violations of city policy. He’s also been suspended from his position. -
The WM Phoenix Open has long been known as the rowdiest event on the PGA Tour. But things reached a tipping point in 2024, when tournament officials had to close the gates and shut down alcohol sales.
