City backs Sheraton deal to boost conventions
City and hospitality industry officials are backing a tax break and land transfer to entice owners of the Downtown Sheraton Hotel, above, to improve and maybe expand. (File/Daily Memphian)
City touts Sheraton hotel incentive deal, expansion or not, for boosting ability to host larger conventions, putting tax-exempt land back on tax rolls.
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