Economic Impact of the Hotel Industry: City of Phoenix December 2025

According to a new ⁠economic impact report conducted by Oxford Economics, Phoenix’s hospitality industry continues to serve as a powerful engine for growth and opportunity. The report – commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association – details the hotel industry’s far-reaching economic impact in Phoenix, finding that hotel operations and visitor spending generate $7.2 billion in economic activity, support over 42,000 jobs, and contribute $1.1 billion in federal, state, and local tax revenue.