The Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee (ATAX) advises City Council on the expenditure of local accommodations tax funds for the purpose of promoting tourism, the arts and cultural affairs in the community.
Members are selected from the hospitality and lodging industries, as well as from the community at large. City residency is required for at-large members, and hospitality and lodging members must work in the city limits.
The committee has funded many professional cycling events in Greenville.
Funds help support the local children's museum.
Fall for Greenville brings thousands to the Upstate, and is supported by committee funding.
Visitors to Fall for Greenville enjoy a variety of food prepared by local restaurants.
Artisphere receives funding, allowing it to bring in a variety of performance artists.
Cyclists racing in downtown Greenville.
Artisphere is just one of many special events supported by the committee.
