This is reminiscent of the spat over Uber. Big business wanting to stifle any competition. Have you checked hotel prices in the summer? $250/night & up for small rooms that haven't been upgraded in years other than maybe a new tv. Yes you can get one cheaper if you want to stay in a crap hole. A bed tax won't harm b&bs but watch the lodging industry try to use zoning & other regs against the little guys.