INDIANAPOLIS — 2024 is Indianapolis’ year. From NBA All-Star weekend to the Olympic Trials and now Taylor Swift just around the corner, people are flocking to the city for special events. Georgia Street has become a destination for many of these events.
The small coffee shop says business hasn’t always been this way though. After the pandemic things were slow, especially downtown. Now that isn't the case especially following the Olympic trials. The number don’t lie either. According to data from Visit Indy hotels in the MSA are seeing record-setting rooms booked and record-setting revenue generated at $347.3 million. Downtown hotel occupancy is up 4% over last year, at 66% with the national average at 60%.