Federal officials have established a new framework for managing the Colorado River through 2036, but the most...
The Colorado River Is Entering a New Era. For Greater Palm Springs, the Stakes Are Huge.
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Economic Impact
Greater Palm Springs Tourism Is Showing Its Staying Power in an Unsettled Travel Year
Hotel demand and revenue strengthened through June, group bookings recovered sharply to full goal numbers, and...
Coachella Valley Lakers Give Acrisure Arena Another Economic Engine
By now, you have likely heard that the Los Angeles Lakers are moving their NBA G League developmental league...
The American Express 2027 Tournament Confirmation Brings Relief as PGA TOUR Shake-Up Rattles Hawaii
A welcome dose of certainty for the desert For Greater Palm Springs, the PGA TOUR’s confirmation that The...
Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festival Economic Impacts: Pick a Number, Any Number
The latest round of claims about the economic power of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and the Stagecoach...
Palm Springs Hospitality Sector Backs New Tourism District to Help Finance Convention Center Upgrades
Palm Springs has taken a significant step toward creating a new hotel-funded tourism district that city leaders...
YouTube Turns Coachella Festival Into a Bigger Test for TV, Shopping and Creator-Driven Live Media
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival (Coachella) has long been one of the Coachella Valley’s biggest...
Modernism Week’s $62 Million Impact in 2026 Underscores Its Role as a Major Desert Economic Driver
Modernism Week has long been celebrated as a cultural showcase of midcentury design, but its latest results...