Q&A
Discussion on economic impact of hotels on local economy
0:54:12
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Council Member Farías inquires about the breakdown of the $74 billion economic impact of hotels on the local economy, specifically asking for details on revenue generated by small, medium, and large hotels. The DCWP officials indicate that the figure came from NYC Tourism and that they would need to reach out for more detailed information.
- The $74 billion figure was sourced from NYC Tourism
- DCWP does not have the detailed breakdown of the economic impact by hotel size
- Farías notes that NYC Tourism falls under her committee's purview
Carlos Ortiz
0:54:12
Thank you, Council member.
0:54:13
I think that number we pulled from our colleagues at New York City Tourism, so we can reach out
Amanda Farías
0:54:16
to that.
0:54:17
I figured I would definitely and my CTC.
0:54:19
That's under my committee.
0:54:20
So I just wanted to make sure.
