Chicago is joining other convention cities using higher hotel taxes to better fund destination marketing and offer cash incentives, but it may be pushing costs toward a tipping point.
In today’s lodging industry, any operating function that takes attention away from optimizing the customer experience can become a competitive disadvantage. A new report highlights why lodging tax compliance should be a top priority.
The revenue from Barcelona's big hotel tax increase could go a long way in helping the city confront its housing crisis — assuming travelers aren't put off by more expensive stays.