Data center construction drives Panhandle employment, boosts economy

AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) – Construction workers building a major data center outside Amarillo have rented local Airbnbs, driving visitors who normally rent short-term properties to stay in hotels and motels.

The shift has increased hotel and motel tax revenue by 16% this year.

In 2024, visitors spent $1 billion in Amarillo, according to Visit Amarillo…

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