Overview

• Bowser's Las Vegas trip aims to attract retail to DC through the International Council of Shopping Centers conference.
• The mayor's office highlights the economic benefits of attending the conference for DC's development.
• Bowser's previous taxpayer-funded trip to the Masters Golf Tournament cost between $5,000 and $6,000 per person.
• The mayor defends her trips, citing the importance of promoting DC as a prime business and investment location.
• Critics question the transparency and necessity of these taxpayer-funded travels.