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Arizona travel boycotts hurting hotels

Early hotel data suggest that Phoenix-area hotels don’t appear to be hurting from the Arizona travel boycotts launched since the state passed its controversial immigration law in April. But experts say the statistics don’t yet paint a clear picture of the boycotts’ impact – and may not for months.

Arizona tourism watchers are waiting to understand the fallout from travel boycotts launched by a still-growing list of municipalities – such as Los Angeles and San Francisco – and organizations, such as the Presbyterian Church, which voted to boycott Arizona travel last week.

The boycotts mean that the groups have crossed off Arizona – and Arizona hotels – from their list for business trips, meetings and conventions. The law is set to take effect on Thursday.