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Requiring ‘lodging facilitators’ to collect state sales tax on rentals
Much of the tax policy debate at the statehouse has focused on tax cuts, but there are tax increases under consideration — including a tax increase in the travel industry that’s included in Governor Kim Reynolds’ proposal. Christopher Rants, a lobbyist who represents an online travel association known as Travel Tech, brought the issue up with lawmakers during a hearing late last week. » Read news
Tri-Cities Homeowners to Earn $75,000 During Food City 500
With the massive influx of race fans for NASCAR's Food City 500 this weekend, and limited hotel options in the area, short-term rentals are meeting the needs of visitors and providing significant economic benefits to the Tri-Cities region. » Read news
Hospitality Financial Leadership - The OTA Distraction: Pushing Rather Than Pulling
You cannot go a day online in the hotel community without seeing a ton of OTA related discussion. Hoteliers are like scared kittens when it comes to how they have been treated by the evil empire that the "On-Line Travel Agencies" has created. There is no doubt that the OTAs have dramatically changed the landscape in the last 20 years since Expedia bounced into the world under the strict parenting of Microsoft. » Read news
Opinion | Compromise on short-term rentals can protect communities and property rights
At his State of the State address, Gov. Bill Haslam issued a challenge to the people of Tennessee: “I want Tennessee to lead the nation in jobs, education and government efficiency. I don't just want us to compete; I want us to be the best.” » Read news
Opinion | Short-term rentals aid long-term growth
At his recent State of the State address, Gov. Bill Haslam issued a challenge to the people of Tennessee: “I want Tennessee to lead the nation in jobs, education and government efficiency. I don't just want us to compete; I want us to be the best.” » Read news