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Chicago Approves 19% Hotel Tax To Fund Tourism Push
Chicago Approves 19% Hotel Tax To Fund Tourism Push
The Chicago City Council has approved a plan to boost tourism marketing by raising hotel taxes. Under Ordinance 2026-0022544, the total tax rate on hotel rooms will increase from 17.5% to 19% in downtown and nearby areas, according to Fox News.
The higher rate will apply to hotels with more than 100 rooms that choose to participate.
The report says that alongside the tax increase, the council created a Tourism Improvement District (TID) to fund Choose Chicago, the city’s tourism marketing organization. Revenue...
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