New Hotel Tax in Georgia Could Fail to Meet Expectations
Monday, April 6th, 2015
Just days after the Georgia Legislature passed a new hotel tax as part of a transportation bill, a company that studies the lodging industry says anticipated revenue from the tax may be less than expected.
A $5 fee tacked onto hotel bills is expected to help Georgia raise about $200 million annually for much-needed road and bridge repairs. But a study by PKF Hospitality Research said fees discourage hotel occupancy and the state may miss hitting its $200 million mark.
