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Benchmarking is a powerful tool in Total Quality Management (TQM). I help organizations measure track their performance against others and identify areas for improvement. Using data-driven fact-based and verified information.
Systematically comparing various critical elements of operations or public policy markers with the best practices of industry leaders, peer cities towns, or competitors.
Benchmark Comparisons are always good as they show us how we align with others on many levels, allow us to analyze details to improve the quality of products, services, and programs, and educate each other with data-driven fact-based, and verified information.
Knowledge inspires innovation and makes positive change.
How is Sedona Tourism and Hospitality industry growing? According to the City Financial Reports Sedona Tourism is growing. 2021 Bed Tax Revenue jumped 72%. 2022 it jumped another 25%. This year appears to be running at 26% higher than FY 22.All lodging types including vacation rentals inside the city limits are imposed city-bed-taxes. Those outside…
Arizona Governments Tourism Program Benchmark Arizona Destination Marketing organizations are defined by the Arizona Office of Tourism, “It is the responsibility of the municipality or county to designate either themselves or another organization if they intend to participate in AOT’s programs.“ The Arizona Governments Tourism Program Benchmark reviews Single Municipalities, Counties, the State of Arizona…
City Economic Development Advisory Boards Benchmark What type of policy do other Cities and Towns in Arizona for Economic Development Advisory Boards?Are there any laws in Arizona for Cities & Town Economic Development? State Law: Economic Development A.R.S. § 9-500.11 Arizona Cities or TownsExpenditures for economic development; definitions A.R.S. § 9-500.11Economic development under State Law is requires “improve…