The bill amends R.S. 21:204(A) to modify the hotel assessment rate that tourism organizations in Orleans Parish can levy on their hotel members. Specifically, it increases the maximum allowable hotel assessment from one percent to two and three-quarters percent of the daily room charge. This change aims to enhance funding for destination marketing, sales, public relations, and other initiatives that support economic development and tourism growth in the area.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the levy of the hotel assessment must be approved by a resolution from the board of directors of the tourism organization and ratified by a vote of the assessed hotels through a referendum, ensuring that the process remains democratic and transparent. This legislative update is intended to provide tourism organizations with greater financial resources to promote and develop the local tourism economy effectively.

Statutes affected:
SB203 Original: 21:204(A)
SB203 Engrossed: 21:204(A)
SB203 Enrolled: 21:204(A)
SB203 Act : 21:204(A)