Tourism continues to be a crucial part of Scottsdale’s economy.
It contributed $3.7 billion to the local economy in 2025, supporting more than 29,000 jobs and brining in $78.7 million in city tax revenue, according to Experience Scottsdale.
Experience Scottsdale is a private nonprofit dedicated to drawing tourism to Scottsdale and Paradise Valley. Its operating budget is $22 million this yea, 45% of which comes from Scottsdale’s annual bed-tax revenue generated by overnight guests at Scottsdale’s hotels, resorts and short-term rentals.
