House Bill poses threat to Tourist Development Tax: Tourism partners voice concerns

House Bill poses threat to Tourist Development Tax: Tourism partners voice concerns

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Florida’s tourism leaders say they’re growingly concerned with a recent push in the state legislature. A House proposed bill that would require the renewal of bed taxes every 8-years. However, lawmakers amended the bill, with less than 24 hours’ notice, posing an even greater threat to tourism development councils statewide. […]

Why tourism councils could be on the chopping block in Florida

Florida hit another tourism record in 2024, with 142.9 million visitors.Despite that, there are concerns among local tourism leaders that their positions could be in jeopardy.Discover the Palm Beaches CEO Milton Segarra finds himself on the defensive. Why tourism councils could be on the chopping block in FloridaNew legislation that passed two committees in Tallahassee this week would kill all tourist development councils in the state. Trying to…

Florida Tourism Under Threat: House bill could damage our local economy

Florida's tourism golden goose is on the chopping block. New bills could trade your favorite restaurants for $156 in tax relief. Is it worth it