Tourism Advisory Committee

The Tourism Advisory Committee is advisory in nature, bringing its recommendations to Council for approval of Hotel Occupancy Tax expenditures.

The Tourism Advisory Committee is comprised of nine members who serve staggered three-year terms. Residents, Tomball business owners or managers, Tomball hotel/motel managers, and individuals from tourism-related businesses are eligible to serve on the Tourism Advisory Committee. An applicant must be a citizen of the United States and must reside within the city limits of Tomball unless the applicant is requesting an appointment as a Tomball business owner/manager (other than a hotel or motel), with offices located within the city limits of Tomball, or a Tomball hotel/motel manager of a facility located within the city limits of Tomball.

Individuals interested in serving on the Tourism Advisory Committee may complete the Tourism Advisory Committee Application and send it to the City Secretary.

Committee Members

Agendas

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Hotel Occupancy Tax Grants

The City of Tomball provides grants to eligible entities through revenues collected from hotel occupancy taxes. Applicants must comply with all statutes and regulations related to the expense and use of HOT funds. The application period generally opens in June of each year, with applications being due around July 1 to be considered for funding in the following fiscal year. Contact the Finance Department with any questions regarding the HOT grant application.

FY 2025 HOT Grant Application Form (PDF)