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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]"Destination DC says the tourism tax will raise more than $20 million a year and put D.C. on par with some other big cities and their advertising budgets.

D.C. leaders say tourism has taken a hit during the pandemic, and has not fully rebounded. The industry has lost about $3 million and 22,000 tourism jobs. If approved, the emergency legislation would make the extra fee temporary starting in April 2023 and last until March of 2027.

"There are several large cities which are doing the same thing, which is a temporary tax," said Council Chair Phil Mendelson during a media briefing. "If the tax increase isn't too high, it's not going to have a net decrease in tourism."

Destination DC CEO Elliott Ferguson sent a statement in support of the proposal.

"Increasing tourism creates real benefits for the city and residents, like more local jobs and tax revenue from visitors. As we compete globally with every other destination trying to regain market share, these dollars will give us the wherewithal to remain equally as competitive," Ferguson said."[/quote]

Yeah, I don't see why this is an issue.  [/quote]

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