bed taxes

Pinellas County had $9.8 million more in hotel tax collections compared to 2019; Hillsborough County was up $1.5 million.

Tourism officials say it could lead to money being diverted away from tourism promotion and advertising.

Pinellas County, a popular travel destination in Florida, will be receiving more tax dollars from tourists as the Pinellas County Tax Collector’s Office…

Public hearings start this week on the possible renewal of the one-cent sales tax widely known as the "Penny for Pinellas."The penny is shared among…

In November, Hillsborough County saw an increase in bed tax revenue--a five percent tax on hotel and resort stays. Nearly $2.5 million in bed taxes were…

Leaders in Tampa Bay's tourism industry said they're concerned about a legislative proposal to designate part of the local bed tax for police services.…