A new Michigan bill has been passed that would increase tourism taxes to grow Michigan’s tourism marketing program.
House Bill 6166 moves to increase the tax applicable to hotels/motels and B&Bs (with at least 35 rooms) that are included in the room rate.
From January 1, 2030 to December 31, the tax rate will jump from 2% to 3.5%, and will rise to 4% on January 1, 2031.
When travelers visit certain cities, they may be subject to yet another “tourist tax”
State Rep. Tyrone Carter, who introduced the bill, told Fox News Digital that the money raised will go to Visit Detroit.
A new bill has been passed in Michigan that would allow hotels to raise their tourism tax to 3.5%. (St. Petersburg)
Mr Carter also said it is important to note that this is an “opt-in” opportunity for hotels.
“I don’t think it’s unreasonable to see a 1% increase when it’s been 2% for the last 20 or 30 years, given everything that’s happened,” Carter said.
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He added, “We have no purpose other than promoting the (Detroit) area…and everything we have to offer, advertising costs money.”


Last April, more than 775,000 people descended on Detroit for the NFL Draft. (AP Photo/Paul Sancia)
“I thought it was great to have so many people from all over the country come here and get a new perspective, see what Detroit is like, especially after the success of the NFL draft,” Carter said. he said.
More than 775,000 people traveled to the Detroit area for the NFL Draft last April, according to Visit Detroit.
“We’re never going to make everyone happy, but I also think it’s important for the 1% to opt in. If they don’t want to participate, they don’t have to. It’s not mandatory,” Carter said. I shared it.
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Michelle Bourque, vice president of Travelmation, told Fox News Digital that she is concerned about the tourism tax increase.


Michigan Rep. Carter told Fox News Digital that the money will go toward promoting tourism in the Detroit area. (Roberto Machado Noah/Light Rocket)
“I have lived in Michigan for 27 years and regularly traveled to various beautiful destinations within the state,” Bork said.
She added: “Increasing the tourism tax is essentially charging people who already live there to visit their state.”
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“Most of the people who visit Michigan come from within the state or surrounding areas. If it becomes cheaper to visit elsewhere, Michigan could lose visitors and revenue, which would be heartbreaking for local businesses.” It’s going to be a big deal,” Bork said.
The bill has now been submitted to Governor Gretchen Whitmer and is awaiting her signature.