Guide to TID

November 2025

Destination organizations face intensifying pressure as traditional public funding becomes more politically vulnerable and subject to diversion. This section outlines the shifting funding landscape, including rising competition for public dollars, philosophical opposition to tourism spending, and new laws that reallocate bed tax revenue, and explores stable, proactive solutions such as TIDs, assessments, increment financing, and diversified private revenue. Learn how destinations can build long-term funding stability through stronger advocacy, trust-building, and data-backed strategies.