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Jun 14, 2026 34 min

How Tourism Builds Cities with Morgan Snyder

from Love Where You Live with Portia Bailey-Bernard Hosted by Portia Bailey-Bernard

Tourism is one of Indianapolis's most significant economic drivers, generating nearly $4.8 billion in annual economic impact and attracting more than 30 million visitors each year. In this episode of Love Where You Live, host Portia Bailey-Bernard sits down with Morgan Snyder, Vice President of Communications and Community Relations at Visit Indy, to discuss how Indianapolis competes for major conventions, sporting events, and tourism opportunities. Together, they explore: The economic impact of tourism on Indianapolis How Indianapolis attracts major events and conventions The role of hotels, restaurants, and attractions in economic development Public-private partnerships that support tourism growth What's next for Indianapolis as a destination city Most people see sold-out events, packed hotels, and national media attention. Few see the years of planning, strategy, and collaboration required to make those successes possible. Morgan shares an inside look at how tourism helps drive investment, create jobs, and strengthen Indianapolis's economy. About City Builders City Builders, presented by MBR Partners MBR Partners, explores the ideas, capital, and people building our communities. Through conversations with leaders across business, government, development, and civic organizations, host Portia Bailey-Bernard uncovers the stories behind the projects and decisions shaping our cities.

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