National Mounted Warfare Foundation Museum Funding and Tourism Marketing
Killeen
Summary
The council renewed its five-year, $80,000 annual hotel occupancy tax agreement with the National Mounted Warfare Foundation, discussing museum visitor numbers and ways to better direct tourists to local Killeen businesses.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
- Importance
- 1
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
Impact analysis
Allocates $80,000 annually from hotel occupancy tax funds through FY 2029.
Museum operators, regional hospitality businesses, and local tourism.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — November 19, 2024
The council renewed its five-year, $80,000 annual hotel occupancy tax agreement with the National Mounted Warfare Foundation, discussing museum visitor numbers and ways to better direct tourists to local Killeen businesses.
City Council Workshop — May 24, 2022
The council reviewed how $80,000 in annual hotel occupancy tax funds are being used to market the new military museum nationwide to bring in overnight visitors and boost local business.
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