Summary
The city would pay up to $1.5 million from lodging-tax funds to host the FISE World Series extreme-sports festival at City Walk in August 2026, betting on tourism and economic impact.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $1.5 million in lodging-tax-funded incentives, which officials expect to be repaid by visitor spending.
Downtown businesses, hotels and sports fans get a major international event; local youth get recreation and entertainment opportunities.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - Aug 4, 2026
The city's deal with Hurricane Group for the downtown FISE World Series event was up for an amendment changing insurance and indemnification terms on up to $1.5 million in incentives.
City Council (Regular) - Feb 24, 2026
The city would pay up to $1.5 million from lodging-tax funds to host the FISE World Series extreme-sports festival at City Walk in August 2026, betting on tourism and economic impact.
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