1. Tourism as economic development Paul Peterson Need to Export Something (or sell something) Why? Brings in revenue Need to attract certain residents (or in this case visitors) Why? Tax base (income, property, SALES)

2. What is a tourist City What cities do you think of?

3. Cities as Places to Play Expensive amenities for out-of-town visitors Bad?: amenities built for the middle class, who can afford to attend professional games, etc. Good?: Bringing back the middle class to the inner-city (at least temporarily) - Economic Stimulation.

4. Question Does courting visitors mean the creation of a different sort of city than one designed either to bring back residents or to serve the diverse and often poorer resident population? How?

5. Life in the Tourist City What caused Vegas to develop? What role did corporate interests play? What types of benefits does tourism give us? What does a “good business climate” mean? What are the negative consequences of an economy based on tourism?

6. Should Las Vegas Build a Stadium to attract a Professional Sports Team? What would be the benefit? What would be the cost?