Tourism Promotion Improvement Districts (TPIDs)
A proven, industry-led funding model that helps destinations attract more visitors, increase overnight stays, and strengthen local economies.
What Is a Tourism Promotion Improvement District?
A Tourism Promotion Improvement District (TPID) operates similarly to a traditional Business Improvement District (BID) but is exclusively tailored to the lodging industry. It empowers local hotels, motels, and short-term rentals to self-assess a dedicated fee, creating a recurring, sustainable fund specifically allocated to drive regional tourism and boost local economies.
Core Value Proposition
Dedicated Revenue GenerationEstablishes an independent, private-sector-funded revenue stream solely for tourism promotion and regional marketing—without tapping into general tax funds. |
Direct ROI for AccommodationsStrategically engineered with a singular, primary objective: to measurably increase paid overnight stays and maximize RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room) across the district. |
Industry-Led GovernanceThe program is directed by the lodging businesses themselves, ensuring that marketing dollars are deployed where they have the highest economic impact. |
A Proven National Model
This is not an untested concept; it is a highly successful national framework built on a proven track record of economic growth.
Currently enacted in 25 states and rapidly expanding nationwide.
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Over 220 active districts successfully generating localized marketing power.
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Widely supported by hospitality associations as the modern standard for public-private tourism partnerships.
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Why Support This Legislation?
Sustainable Growth Without Taxpayer Burden: Unlike traditional taxes, a TPID framework relies on a self-imposed assessment by the hospitality sector. It allows local destinations to compete aggressively on a national and global stage, driving outside dollars directly into the state's economy.
