Amends Tennessee tourism laws to redefine tourism terms and establish funding for regional tourism organizations.
This bill amends Tennessee's tourism laws by defining key terms such as "destination marketing organization," "tourism event," and "tourism promotion." It establishes a funding mechanism for regional tourism organizations, requiring a two-to-one match of state funds for each dollar budgeted by the organization, with a minimum award of $35,000. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of regional tourism organizations, including the submission of marketing initiatives and annual progress reports to the Department of Tourist Development. The act takes effect upon becoming law.
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