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The commission approved the minutes from its May 14 meeting after a motion by Commissioner Chappell and a second from Commissioner Mathis. Vice Chair Bailey called the question and, after a voice vote, declared the minutes approved.

Near the end of the meeting Commissioner Penosian moved to adjourn; the motion carried on a voice vote.

Why it matters: Recording approval of minutes and adjournment are standard procedural items that formally close the record of prior meetings and conclude the current meeting.

Ending: The meeting concluded after the adjournment motion carried by voice vote.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Austin - Tourism Commission - Jun 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Austin Tourism Commission approved the minutes of its May 14 meeting and later moved to adjourn; both motions passed by voice vote on June 11, 2025.","taxTitle","Austin, Travis County, Texas","taxId",2819,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6539002,"Tourism commission reviews annual report and roadmap; discusses filling vacancies and timelines",1410,3744000,5154000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3779445-697af23086e22d300630189a55d6d68a&start=3744&end=5154","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3779445-697af23086e22d300630189a55d6d68a/thumbnail_3744000.jpg","/articles/6539002/Austin/Travis-County/Texas/Tourism-commission-reviews-annual-report-and-roadmap-discusses-filling-vacancies-and-timelines","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539002-45cea3f8ececf792a68e92fe3fc95098/orig.mp4?Expires=1770930987&Signature=nBu3Pi4~JUvOSmrTPMacSQwvfYJAYMsrLUS40ctxvcmfzlLfOONqDiXyLThkhX4WHQNmQjp9XHC2f9-ceheqP74af4toAfJ0Z-iMcWKX9jENW1~opN6JLGwQ0IO4qpBCBPfDgVuUyRD~MAyTmBSa4pOQ18fKHdg3g8oh9iASZoNJNiHTlPNecugT~Gcoq1Ajr2P5GSS~Q4nFALMJozao5407i4ckjiuzJUwQq50sdEMczSzl-eYCiIYctCCyccSmX~rpZ~sj8fSJKfAbi4zk42IvBUr4zUv96ef61WmXva~KoE0Dar1p-Oh38XPDlVGWMP1w~gDpfpHhWnM1C3NOGw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Austin Tourism Commission spent a portion of its June 11 meeting reviewing a draft internal annual report and its work roadmap for the coming year. Chair Ronan and Vice Chair Bailey led discussion of edits, timing and next steps.

Daniel (staff) said he assembled the draft with the intent of having it approved at the June meeting if possible: \"I put this together with the intent of having it passed today if possible.\" He noted he will be unavailable in July and invited commissioners to submit edits to staff.

Why it matters: The internal review documents the commission's activities, goals and recommended next steps for the city. Commissioners emphasized including recent work on short‑term rentals and the anticipated timing for hotel‑occupancy tax changes so the report can show results from prior recommendations.

Commissioners discussed two current commission vacancies (two district seats) and considered outreach strategies. Chair Ronan volunteered to coordinate outreach to city council offices with Vice Chair Bailey to recommend areas of expertise the commission seeks — for example, music and events representation, hotel or restaurant industry experience, labor or convention expertise — while noting appointments are made by council members. Commissioners also agreed to accept written edits to the draft report and have staff consolidate changes for approval at the next meeting, with a July 31 submission deadline for the internal review.

Ending: The commission agreed to collect edits by email to staff and to return a consolidated draft for approval at a later meeting so the July 31 internal‑review deadline can be met.","The Austin Tourism Commission reviewed its internal annual report and roadmap, set a July 31 deadline for submission of the internal review, and discussed outreach to city council offices to help fill two commission vacancies and to seek hotel‑tax data from finance.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6539007,"Short‑term rental licensing shows slight decline; city platforms to remit hotel‑tax collections quarterly",111,6097000,6208000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3779445-697af23086e22d300630189a55d6d68a&start=6097&end=6208","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3779445-697af23086e22d300630189a55d6d68a/thumbnail_6097000.jpg","/articles/6539007/Austin/Travis-County/Texas/Shortterm-rental-licensing-shows-slight-decline-city-platforms-to-remit-hoteltax-collections-quarterly","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539007-308201067938aa853e3139375b0c5cc5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770930987&Signature=d-gFVlLLFnnWXB8RpNxgYWPq5loApmQY3wJWxD~ZEyszQ9c220ntWsAo0HD4vYf7b-XfbWVwLS0muPnqS~9vzNXGnCiVCKKz8MBfy5PakE6A~XVeC8L3luNKx~CpyuU0k79P~UkXbNQ2syzdp16NzVjfY1gS3ClmjtCDboJbzyrWmOcHhYL-~LlhADxyg5BIOgIx43YnVUUR7laDRLbueJPHT9FAuH4zXCInmbRVy6uggmco4trkzDALz9ZMy5jpjTRdDTU6w5o7~74VDmYVcNTywJaA04eUggx~qKSVGptxHu~2KNClgKCX4XUQ6obvxCxo9PGXVga-MemDqLqpHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioner Chappell, co‑chair of the Short‑Term Rental (STR) working group, updated the Austin Tourism Commission on June 11 on licensing and tax collection for short‑term rentals.

Commissioner Chappell said the fiscal year 2024 license count was 2,493 and that \"as of June sixth of this year, there are 2,433 active licenses, so a net loss of 60 licenses.\" He told commissioners that hot‑tax collections from STR platforms are submitted quarterly and that platforms began collecting and remitting on behalf of license holders on April 1; reporting of associated tax revenues will follow the regular quarterly schedule.

Why it matters: Hotel‑occupancy tax (HOT) collection from short‑term rentals is a material data point for tourism revenue forecasting and for the commission's work to monitor lodging and tax trends. Commissioners cautioned that platform-collected remittance could increase reported revenue before licensed‑adoption counts rise, because platforms can remit taxes on listings while hosts complete local licensing.

The working group said it will track quarterly tax receipts and monitor how platform collection affects license adoption rates. Staff and commissioners also plan to follow up with the finance department and Visit Austin for the first quarter of platform‑remitted collections.

Ending: The STR working group will report quarterly HOT-collection data and updated license counts to the commission as that information becomes available.","A Tourism Commission working group reported 2,493 licensed short‑term rentals in fiscal 2024 and 2,433 active licenses as of June 6, 2025 (net decline of 60). Commissioners noted platform collection and remittance of hotel‑occupancy tax began April 1, with quarterly reporting expected.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6539012,"Circuit of the Americas outlines Kotaland amusement-park plan, cites $1.1 billion F1 impact and long-term growth",645,1830000,2475000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3779445-697af23086e22d300630189a55d6d68a&start=1830&end=2475","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3779445-697af23086e22d300630189a55d6d68a/thumbnail_1830000.jpg","/articles/6539012/Austin/Travis-County/Texas/Circuit-of-the-Americas-outlines-Kotaland-amusement-park-plan-cites-11-billion-F1-impact-and-long-term-growth","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539012-301be7408a7a61b3e30fe8c439fc8195/orig.mp4?Expires=1770930987&Signature=gRi3y~Hy8S6PnxzIWOmKHfaUD3DRt82CufTOBH~8JsUmAbqNuX13weL-mq9vOCmME0rdKsdUkurW0sbdo9Ce4S517j6ukivhwXm4oU1ovMkms56vfXKJcBYGlcmsmlL8Xx3iiaczmbW7vTbHGsn9kby51b53OPXC64oUm6HyEq3S9ufFu3wSxcgy5KcH-2PisoKt1HWUJfSTxJ66auviR2tkBahUVVUjFgM0qwgQCYPKUw16R3R7Zc7HMnQRccLL2vPUCuxrAJn-3My-or4Ft8UFk2Rr3eMpHN2xhLnCFJYgHNMtOOr3-Bsf5ZXup~~hL0pM9o1XTRcqc53NyBYSzg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","John Villarreal, community liaison and director of government relations for Circuit of the Americas, presented the track's economic impact for Formula 1 and described multi‑phase development plans on June 11 to make the campus a year‑round destination.

\"This is total direct, indirect, and induced, has a $1,100,000,000 impact to the state of Texas,\" Villarreal said of the 2024 Grand Prix's three‑day economic impact in statewide terms, noting the calculation included sales, rental cars and hotel expenditures. He said the Grand Prix weekend draws many visitors who stay outside the immediate area and that organizers rent hundreds of buses to move people to the campus.

Why it matters: Circuit of the Americas (COTA) is expanding beyond single‑event activity toward an integrated year‑round campus that COTA projects could attract millions of annual visitors and generate significant hotel‑tax revenue and local jobs.

Villarreal reviewed existing on‑site amenities (karting, mini‑golf) and said the campus will add an amusement park (Kotaland), water park, sports complex with indoor facilities, a golf course and a hotel and convention center. He said Kotaland, when fully built, is projected to draw \"somewhere in the neighborhood of over 3,000,000, 3,500,000.0 guests a year.\" He added that roughly \"60% of those are international\" for some major events such as Formula 1, increasing the likely length of stays and economic return.

Villarreal described two signature coaster installations, including one the presentation described as a unique design that will pass over a working road, and a \"tilt track\" coaster type that is rare globally. He also discussed transportation constraints and said COTA seeks public transit links to the campus. \"We rent more buses, quite frankly, than CapMetro has in their entire fleet for F1,\" he said, and added COTA is discussing options with city, county and state partners.

Commissioners asked about hotel-room counts and seating capacity for major events. Villarreal said planners are targeting a high-end hotel on the campus and \"maybe have something in the neighborhood of around a thousand rooms,\" and that temporary seating is added annually for Formula 1. He said more permanent seating and restaurant space will be used year‑round and for marquee events.

Ending: Commissioners expressed interest in transportation planning and hotel-night tracking tied to the campus's expansion; COTA said it will continue discussions with CapMetro, TxDOT and local governments about moving people to and from the campus.","Circuit of the Americas told the Tourism Commission it expects Formula 1 and other premier events to continue generating large statewide economic impact and previewed its Kotaland amusement-park project and other year‑round amenities, while noting transportation and hotel capacity challenges.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6539016,"Rodeo Austin reports record attendance, warns facilities at Travis County Expo Center need upgrades",1658,168000,1826000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3779445-697af23086e22d300630189a55d6d68a&start=168&end=1826","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3779445-697af23086e22d300630189a55d6d68a/thumbnail_168000.jpg","/articles/6539016/Austin/Travis-County/Texas/Rodeo-Austin-reports-record-attendance-warns-facilities-at-Travis-County-Expo-Center-need-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539016-eb929d3ce5fbc9fffc8b5bbb28aad8d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770930987&Signature=liapc3fxhgl5bo1hq0FP-wXqmHQxp7avSYalwj6-0JJQE~Itu8BPaMllMGQXnjAJ6~dt-oxe42qnlMIQHWFfid2b2Q9qFVK8gBT6AZNZcGgE25pUwcPZdk9uIC43LsY5AUX6M24rby0h-axB5U9BzgCsl2nverqnRx2lUmu--IxOm~vnDL9ON3NdkJnC3fCJ~zRNEfHZA-lL1oYSpcwWU1u3vAkUOrBx2FKjAYRebxl-PkRNBs8CtzFE96g6puIotqHIXu80XSknfBMWclAy2GHm-DTgUYZyElZZRC4vrtvPTykyvvPhjTEAaRBiGbVYG9S6yhfXtjYW623pzMWJkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Glenn Allen Phillips, chief executive officer of Rodeo Austin, told the Austin Tourism Commission on June 11 that Rodeo Austin saw record attendance in March 2025 and plans to expand its year-round programming, but said aging facilities at the Travis County Expo Center limit growth.

\"In 2025, which we just completed our year, we will award $3,700,000 to the youth of Texas,\" Phillips said, describing scholarship and junior livestock auction payouts that benefit nearly 10,000 student participants. He added the organization had its largest March attendance in history in 2025: \"cowboy breakfast was 5,000. Barbecue was almost 51,000 in attendance and then the fair and rodeo was, you see that right at 444,000.\"

Why it matters: Rodeo Austin is a major local and regional draw that brings competitors and spectators from across Texas and beyond. Commissioners said better data on hotel nights and tax receipts would help measure the event's contribution to local tourism revenue.

Phillips said Rodeo Austin's competitive events drew participants from across Texas and beyond, citing older economic-impact work indicating a high share of out‑of‑area competitors. \"There was an economic impact study that was conducted that showed that 75% of our competitors and our competitive events programs come from outside the Austin area,\" he said, adding that average hotel stays in earlier studies were about \"2 and a half nights.\" He said Rodeo Austin is planning a new economic-impact study to update those figures.

The presentation emphasized year‑round expansion beyond the 16‑day March run: organizers have added robotics, public speaking, ag mechanics and other youth competitions, and are testing smaller events during the year. Phillips said the group is \"roughly selling out 98% of our rodeo tickets we have available,\" and that while the rodeo arena seats about 6,000 (6,400 with standing room), outdoor fairground attractions still have room to grow: the organization's single largest day in 2025 topped roughly 48,000 visitors.

Phillips repeatedly flagged infrastructure problems at the Expo Center. \"Our facilities out at the Travis County Expo Center are extremely outdated. There is a ton of work that needs to happen,\" he said, citing maintenance issues such as unreliable elevators and limited year‑round usability of buildings. He described ongoing discussions with the city and county and said Rodeo Austin has begun talks with potential private investors about possible public‑private partnerships.

Commissioners asked about jurisdiction and capacity. Commissioner Masters noted the land/building ownership is complex; Phillips confirmed \"It is city owned land. It is county controlled buildings in terms of a long term lease,\" and said the county functions as the primary landlord for Rodeo Austin's operations. Commissioners asked Phillips whether substantial facility improvements would be required to reach his stated attendance goal of 1 million; Phillips said the current facility would not support that scale and that \"it just won't be the massive growth until we have something done facility wise.\"

Ending: Commissioners thanked Rodeo Austin for the presentation and said they would follow up on requests for more recent economic‑impact and hotel‑tax data so the commission can better quantify the event's contribution to Austin tourism revenue.","Rodeo Austin told the Tourism Commission it drew more than 500,000 visitors in March 2025 and will award $3.7 million to youth programs, but organizers said the Travis County Expo Center facilities are outdated and they are in talks with city, county and private partners about upgrades.","actionData","errors"]

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