Statement: “If you look at it over 40 years, that’s over $1 billion of tax money we’re giving over to marketing,” San Diego City Councilman David Alvarez, referring to a potential long-term renewal of a 2 percent charge on hotel guests, in a July 31 voiceofsandiego.org story.
Analysis: Visitors who stay in large San Diego hotels pay multiple city taxes. There’s the regular 10.5 percent hotel-room tax. Plus, there’s an additional 2 percent charge that goes to marketing San Diego as a tourist destination.
Fact Check: The $1 Billion Tourist Tax
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