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The Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association (AzLTA) serves as the statewide voice of advocacy for Arizona’s travel, tourism, sports, and hospitality industry. Our advocacy efforts take place at the local, state, and national levels and cover a wide range of policy items.
AzLTA has worked with regional and statewide coalitions to oppose harmful tax measures that would raise the cost of doing business for hotels, restaurants, and other tourism-dependent employers. We support collaborative policymaking that involves industry stakeholders and delivers sustainable solutions—without targeting visitors or employers with excessive taxes.
Public venues like stadiums and arenas are critical to Arizona’s ability to attract high-profile events that fuel our economy—from sports championships to concerts and conventions. AzLTA supports long-term infrastructure planning and innovative financing mechanisms that ensure these facilities remain competitive, modern, and accessible to all.
The lodging and tourism sector depends on consistent, cost-effective utility service to deliver high-quality experiences to visitors year-round. AzLTA supports forward-looking energy policies that allow utilities to modernize infrastructure, manage costs, and protect ratepayers from volatility—ensuring our industry remains strong and sustainable.
Arizona competes nationally and internationally for visitor spending. AzLTA supports the establishment of future-ready funding models—like Tourism Improvement Areas—that allow communities to invest in destination marketing without raising taxes on local residents. These tools are essential to maintaining Arizona’s competitive edge in the global travel economy.
