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Conservative Group: Anti-LGBTQ Bills Could Cost Texas $8.5 Billion
Strange bedfellows make economic case against bigoted bills
"...found anti-LGBTQ bills would drastically impact Texas’ convention and tourism industry, which infuses $69 billion into the economy. Over..."

Dec. 6, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Local Businesses Warn Lege on Anti-LGBTQ Laws
Discriminatory laws not just morally corrupt but financially damaging
"...our NCAA tournaments, our restaurant and bar scene, our tourism economy. I would estimate tens of millions of dollars..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

ACL Fest Official Late Night Shows Venue Guide
Because after the show it’s the afterparty
"...and rising local bands on Sixth Street itself, a tourism beacon, of course, but let’s face it, no friend..."

Sept. 21, 2016 Music Post

Defining Terms
Why the Chronicle's 35th anniversary is focused on That Word
"...than breakfast tacos: on bumper stickers and T-shirts, in tourism PR and every travel story written about our city,..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Features Feature by Robert Faires

Council Reaches Consensus on Mobility Bond
Adler's "Go Big" Baby
"...city's contract with the Convention & Visitors Bureau for tourism promotion and related services; $16.4 million for 2016-17 is..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

City Council: All the Agenda That Fits
Mobility, budget, lobbyists, density … and more
"...city’s contract with the Convention and Visitors Bureau for tourism promotion and related services...."

Aug. 17, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Mayor's Omnibus Resolution: Where's the Fire?
How urgent is the plan to aid the music and creative sectors?
"...of creative spaces in the Affordable Space area, cultural tourism plan that it began developing with a 2-year grant..."

July 1, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Playback – Omnibus: Destination Unknown
Vetting City Hall's recommendations to Mayor Adler's arts Omnibus and unveiling Sound on Sound Fest's Renaissance location and debut lineup
"...on everything from land use regulations and bolstering cultural tourism to increasing musicians' income through local licensing initiatives. Of..."

July 1, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

We Can't Make It Here Anymore
As the city's Economic Development Department readies its recommendations to City Council on Mayor Adler's Austin Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution, is it already too late for local artists in terms of local affordability?
"...• Tourism plan..."

May 27, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Walking the Fine-Dining Line
How much is too much for Austin diners?
"...scene is rapidly becoming an important element in the tourism sector. The strongest allure for outsiders, the report concludes,..."

May 6, 2016 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Method Directing
Director Sterlin Harjo hits the streets for Mekko
"...and being homeless." However, he wasn't interested in misery tourism of life on the street. Whenever such stories are..."

April 29, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Creative Alliance's Summit Report
The service organization moves beyond talk with four ideas on how the city can expand its cultural infrastructure
"...housing for creatives. The idea is to drive more tourism to the area and to maximize creative activity in..."

April 15, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Playback: Chicken Shit Bingo Splits
Chicken Shit Bingo franchises, Obama music photo–ops, and Austin Music Industry Award winners, and RIP John Morthland
"...the spirit of SXSW and enjoys some Austin music tourism? Here are my recommendations:..."

March 11, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

City Council: Spring Break Is Here
Council will return for a work session March 22
"...and 2014 (a major coda: Take into account music tourism for events like ACL and SXSW, and the number..."

March 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Mayor Presents Creative Stimulus Policy
Addressing music and arts survival in this “affordability crisis”
"...for a multi-departmental strike team dedicated to driving music tourism, and streamlining the regulatory processes for venues by combining..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Spotify Gifts Kealing Middle School
After the SXSW carnival leaves town, Kealing Middle School will have something to show for it – thanks to Spotify
"...extravaganza and what's left? Besides millions of greenbacks in tourism dollars, that is...."

Feb. 26, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup
Holiday happenings, news, and more
"...Mexican tourism officials have decided that Hurricane Patricia wasn’t bad enough..."

Dec. 2, 2015 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Mug Life
Austin isn't a world-class beer destination, but it's close
"...the takeover had a lasting impact on Austin beer tourism. Pilz Party..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Food Feature by Eric Puga

The End of F1 in Austin?
U.S. Grand Prix might not be back next year
"...Gov. Greg Abbott’s Economic Development and Tourism office announced that payments to the circuit via the..."

Nov. 11, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Releases First Wave of Panels
The Mr. Robot crew are back
"...Virtual Tourism: VR, 360 & the Travel Industry (Organized by: Susannah..."

Oct. 20, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Playback: Waterloo Records at 331⁄3
Waterloo Records turns 331⁄3; native poster artist Jason Austin battles MS with an Aug. 7 benefit
"...the community. Things were clicking a lot on the tourism side of the music industry. Prior to that, it..."

July 31, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Help Desk
Need a few extra bucks? We look at the tech world's latest apps you can use to supplement your income.
"...renting your space, particularly during festival season. But the tourism "sharing economy" doesn't end there. Rent your bike to..."

June 26, 2015 Screens Column by Michael Agresta

Lege Lines: Kill Bill(s)
Abbott vetoes more than 40 bills
"...cuts to university research programs, water conservation initiatives, and tourism..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: April 21
What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.
"...Eureka Springs is experiencing a clash over soon-to-be-defunct discrimination..."

April 21, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Long Overdue
"...state. New York has seen a spike in abortion tourism from Texas. This state hasn't curbed abortion, only made..."

April 21, 2015 Postmarks

High Profits: Cannabis as Pot of Gold
High Profits, by Austin’s Bat Bridge Entertainment, debuts
"...However, in this vacation town whose main business is tourism, many locals oppose the conspicuousness of BCC’s pot business..."

April 19, 2015 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Headlines
It's Old World Order vs. New in this week's news blast
"...14 in the House Com­mittee on Culture, Recreation, and Tourism, over plans to rename Confederate Heroes Day as Civil..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature

The South Will Be Celebrated Again!
Historical revisionists urge Lege to protect the Confederacy
"...up, yesterday the House Committee on Culture, Recreation, and Tourism became ground zero for the never ending attempt to..."

April 15, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Brewing Up Beer Bills, Biz Lobby Smacks Tax Cuts, and More
The Lege brews up beer bills, the biz lobby slams Patrick's tax cuts, and more
"...has filed Senate Bill 1386, helping the nascent beer tourism industry: If passed, visitors to a brewery producing less..."

March 27, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Austin's Ruination
We've identified the trouble with Austin. It's Austinites.
"...But it's undeniable that event tourism places burdens on Austin residents and city infrastructure, and..."

March 20, 2015 News Column by Michael King

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