Cities debate whether or not raising taxes on hotels, rental cars and more will drive away tourists. ... Charlotte, N.C., raised its hotel occupancy tax to foot the bill for the new NASCAR Hall of Fame. Las Vegas voted to raise the occupancy tax from 9 to 12 percent, with the increase helping fund education. Los Angeles is also planning a 1.5 percent increase in hotel occupancy taxes to help finance more tourism and promotion for the city. And the state of New York is ...
