Costa Mesa Renews 3% Hotel Assessment for Tourism Promotion
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Description
Costa Mesa City Council approved the annual 3% assessment on hotel room sales, funding tourism and marketing programs via Travel Costa Mesa for fiscal year 2025-26. TCM will conduct promotional activities and sponsor tourist events benefitting local hotels and motels. Assessment to be collected monthly from 11 properties.
Contract Details
Contract Amount
3% assessment on net revenue from overnight room stays (FY 2025-26, variable)
Vendor
TRAVEL COSTA MESA
Agency
City of Costa Mesa, CA
Contract Type
PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES
Document Date
May 6, 2025
Contract Term
Fiscal Year 2025-26 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
Renewal Date
2026-06-30
Renewal Info
Annual renewal; the BIA assessment has been approved each year since 1995. New hotels/motels opened after the resolution are exempt. The assessment rate was last set at 3% in 2010. The resolution authorizes a one-year term.
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