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Tulsa Votes on Hotel Tax Boost | Tulsa News
Tulsa’s City Council is poised to make a historic move by potentially raising the hotel-motel guest tax from 5% to 9.9%, the first such change in 40 years — aimed squarely at out-of-town visitors, not locals. The extra revenue, projected at over $20 million annually, would fund critical upgrades for the BOK Center and Arvest Bank Convention Center, two aging venues that haven’t seen major renovations since the iPhone era. Tourism advocates argue that every dollar invested in marketing brings $162 back through events and visitors, and modern facilities are essential to stay competitive. With a…
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