22nd Annual National Tourism Week

Each year, Scottsdale is host to more than 7.4 million visitors who contribute $2.6 billion in economic impact and help generate more than $27.6 million in tax revenues to the city of Scottsdale. What does this mean for you as a resident of Scottsdale? The tourism industry's impact is wide spread - creating jobs, funding city services and helping to keep taxes low. --Tourism Creates Jobs: In Scottsdale, 11% of all jobs are directly related to tourism. --Tourism Saves You Money: Each year, the tax revenues generated by the tourism industry reduce the residential tax burden by $272per household. --Tourism EnhancesYour Quality of Life: Scottsdale's tourism industry generatesmore than $27.6 million in tax revenues annually, which is 22% of the city's total privilege tax collections. This money generated by the tourism industry helps to fund police, water, parks and recreation, and other municipal services. --Tourism is a Smart Investment: Visitors generate $2.20 forevery $1 expended by the City of Scottsdale on services utilized by visitors, which creates a positivefiscal impact of $15.1 million.Without this profit from tourism, the City would have to make up the difference by either raising taxesor cutting services. Visit www.ScottsdaleTourismWeek.com for more information on how the tourismindustry impacts you. And, check out the Scottsdale CVB's online specials and be a tourist in yourown backyard this summer.