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Hotel shortage limiting convention business
Summary
The Cross Center manager said lost convention bookings come down to one thing: not enough hotel rooms downtown. Councilor Carson wants data on missed opportunities, and a long-dormant hotel idea on a parking area may be revisited.
At a glance
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Last discussed May 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Unknown number of lost conventions and visitor spending tied to insufficient hotel rooms.
✅Who benefits
Downtown businesses, hotels, and restaurants would gain if lost conventions can be captured.
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