Yesterday, the Florida House approved two bills, HB 1221 and HB 7033, which, if enacted, would terminate local tourism promotion efforts by reallocating funds.

These bills propose the following changes:

- All Tourist Development Tax (TDT) revenue would be mandated to be utilized as a property tax credit, resulting in the elimination of funding for tourism promotion, marketing, and the development of tourism facilities.
- The dissolution of every Tourist Development Council in Florida is set to be completed by the end of the year.

These proposed measures would have a profound effect on the tourism industry in Florida, devastating how tourism is promoted and supported in your county.

If you have not already, please contact your representative and ask them to support your county’s Tourist Development Council and Tourist Development tax (Bed Tax) and to OPPOSE HB 1221 and HB 7033.

Please review this post for more details and speaking points.