3.15.030 Uses of special lodging assessment.
The revenue from the special lodging assessments collected from the operators of lodging businesses within the Tourism Promotion Area shall be dedicated to the following uses and projects:
(1) The general promotion of tourism within the Tri-Cities Regional Area as specified in the TPA business plan to be adopted annually;
(2) The marketing of convention, conferences and trade shows that benefit local tourism and the lodging businesses in the Tri-Cities Regional Area;
(3) The marketing of the Tri-Cities Regional Area to the travel industry in order to benefit local tourism and the lodging businesses in the Tri-Cities Regional Area;
(4) The marketing of the Tri-Cities Regional Area to recruit sporting, athletic, recreational, entertainment, performing arts and cultural events in order to benefit tourism and lodging businesses in the Tri-Cities Regional Area for the purpose of increasing overnight visitor stays within the region.
(5) Provide marketing and event assistance for qualifying nonprofit events that represent a substantial likelihood of benefiting tourism and lodging businesses in the Tri-City Regional Tourism Promotion Area for the purpose of increasing overnight visitor stays within the Tri-City Region. [Code 1970 § 3.99.030.]