Post by Logan on Apr 10, 2016 4:36:06 GMT -6
13 groups drop plans for Charlotte events, more could come over HB2
At least 13 conventions and events won’t be coming to Charlotte because of concerns over North Carolina’s House Bill 2, and local tourism officials fear the economic fallout will continue to grow unless the controversial law is repealed or amended.
Four groups already have canceled booked events, nine that were seriously considering Charlotte said they are taking their business elsewhere and 29 more are on a “hesitant/concerned list” of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, said spokeswoman Laura White.
The fallout from HB2 could translate into a loss of “multiple millions” of dollars in visitor spending to the region, White said. The law passed last month killed a Charlotte ordinance that protected gay and transgender rights.
Meanwhile, one Republican state legislator said Saturday that the furor over HB2 hasn’t been ignored by GOP lawmakers.
Read more: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article70867152.html
At least 13 conventions and events won’t be coming to Charlotte because of concerns over North Carolina’s House Bill 2, and local tourism officials fear the economic fallout will continue to grow unless the controversial law is repealed or amended.
Four groups already have canceled booked events, nine that were seriously considering Charlotte said they are taking their business elsewhere and 29 more are on a “hesitant/concerned list” of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority, said spokeswoman Laura White.
The fallout from HB2 could translate into a loss of “multiple millions” of dollars in visitor spending to the region, White said. The law passed last month killed a Charlotte ordinance that protected gay and transgender rights.
Meanwhile, one Republican state legislator said Saturday that the furor over HB2 hasn’t been ignored by GOP lawmakers.
Read more: www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article70867152.html