Oregon cities clash with travel industry over whether tourism taxes should pay for wear and tear on your favorite destinations

Hotel and travel marketing groups oppose a House bill that would let public dollars earmarked for tourism promotion be diverted to pay for increased burdens on public safety and roads. 

 

By James Neff

For Oregon Journalism Project

Every summer, more than 2 million tourists stream into Seaside, as relentless and predictable as the tides. They spend mountains of money, for sure, but they also wear out the streets, stress emergency medical services and water…

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