Tourism Development Commission - May 19, 2026

The Scottsdale Tourism Development Commission met on May 19, 2026, to discuss updates related to WestWorld, a major event facility in Scottsdale. The meeting included a detailed presentation on WestWorld's strategic plan, funded by the TDC, highlighting the facility's assets, event diversity, economic impact, and financial challenges. The presenters emphasized the need to optimize event contracts, improve marketing efforts, and attract new high-profile events, noting competition from other states that offer seed money to event organizers. The commission also received a report from Experience Scottsdale on tourism performance, including strong hotel occupancy and international visitor spending increases. Budget and bed tax collection reports were reviewed, and upcoming event presentations were scheduled. The commission discussed the importance of collaboration to enhance event bookings and economic returns for the city. No formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were recorded during this meeting, but strategic priorities and future agenda items related to event development and funding were identified.