Tourism marketing and short-term rentals
Summary
Hotel-funded tourism marketing spent $1.2 million in 2025 and park visitation and hotel taxes are up — but hotel occupancy is slipping and short-term rentals don't pay into the district, which the council flagged as a possible fix.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Projected 2026 assessments are $800,000, down from $862,000, as occupancy slips.
Hotels, restaurants and attractions that rely on park-bound and convention visitors.
Hoteliers bear the full assessment burden while short-term rental operators contribute none of it.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Visalia City Council — October 19, 2026
Hotel-funded tourism marketing spent $1.2 million in 2025 and park visitation and hotel taxes are up — but hotel occupancy is slipping and short-term rentals don't pay into the district, which the council flagged as a possible fix.
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