Why visitors matter to the economy
Visitor spending ripples through hotels, restaurants, transport, museums, and creative services. Conventions fill rooms mid-week; sports and festivals extend demand into shoulder seasons. When the events calendar is balanced, service employment becomes steadier and small vendors can plan inventory with less risk.
Experience design
Bundles that link attractions with transit and dining simplify planning and raise per-visitor value. Neighborhood itineraries spread benefits beyond downtown. Data helps venues manage staffing and dynamic pricing while keeping experiences welcoming.
Resilience
Tourism depends on confidence. Clear communication, clean public spaces, and reliable transit matter as much as the marquee attractions. When service feels effortless, visitors become repeat customers and informal ambassadors for the city.
Outlook
Expect steady recovery in conventions and a push toward experiential dining, waterfront activations, and arts programming that draws locals and visitors alike.
