Increases expected in several categories including all-time high economic benefits
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We are proud to announce that the award-winning San Diego Convention Center is expected to generate an all time high $1.56 billion in regional economic impact, a 16.3 percent increase over last year. Total tax revenues, including TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax) and sales tax revenues, are expected to exceed $25.1 million, up from $24.9 million in 2006. Hotel room usage is the highest in four years exceeding 741,400 room nights, up from 727,173 last year.
Overall attendance is anticipated to reach 1.01 million visitors this year. Sixty-five conventions are booked and are forecast to boost primary business attendance to its highest level ever, 582,000 out-of-town delegates.
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