Cheyenne and Laramie County Lodging Tax Renewal Tied to Tourism Funding
What happened
The local 2% lodging tax, which is applied to short-term lodging in Cheyenne and Laramie County, funds tourism promotion and visitor services managed by Visit Cheyenne. The tax revenue supported a strong summer tourism season, during which hotels averaged 78% occupancy. The renewal of this tax is scheduled for a ballot vote on November 3.
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Why it matters
The tax revenue is dedicated to promoting the region, helping Cheyenne and Laramie County compete for visitors against other areas in the Mountain West. This investment helps support local shops and restaurants that benefit from the influx of tourists.
A revitalization plan for the Cheyenne Depot Museum is underway, drawing on the county tourism master plan.
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Who's involved
- CheyenneCity where the lodging tax is applied and tourism promotion is managed.
- Laramie CountyCounty where the local 2% lodging tax is collected and tourism services are provided.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Laramie CountySpeculative
Laramie County might see changes in tourism revenue if the local 2% lodging tax is not renewed.
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The entities involved
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Cheyenne
capital of Wyoming, United States and seat of Laramie County
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Laramie County
county in the southeastern corner of Wyoming, United States
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