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Lodging Tax Advisory Committee — July 9, 2025: grant promotion updates; hotel booking subcommittee formed

VancouverJul 9, 20252 min read

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Committee reviewed Lodging Tax Grant Program website and 2026 application updates, confirmed City Communications will lead marketing with materials for members to share, extended member terms to December 31, 2025, discussed eligibility for events outside city limits with promotional requirements, finalized 2025 application review timeline and meeting dates, and formed a hotel booking guidance subcommittee.

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Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

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Excused absence of Steve Bowers (motion by Hart, seconded by Rise).
Approved minutes from June 11, 2025 (motion by Hart, seconded by Kenefsky).
City Communications to lead marketing and promotion of the Lodging Tax Grant Program; flyer and draft email to be created for committee distribution.
All committee members' terms extended to December 31, 2025; appointment/reappointment process reviewed.
Committee agreed to prioritize events within Vancouver city limits but may consider outside-city applications if applicants demonstrate promotion of Vancouver hospitality, lodging, and restaurants; potential grant agreement language requiring use of Vancouver hotels to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis with legal follow-up.
Reviewed and finalized the proposed application review timeline and calendar for remainder of 2025.
Approved creation of a hotel booking guidance subcommittee composed of LTAC members representing hotels (motion by Rust, seconded by Goldman).
Carla Rise announced employment change from Sonesta to Hampton Suites in Vancouver.

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