Santa Monica’s Hotel Tax Crisis | Venice Beach News

Santa Monica’s hotel tax revenue plummeted 13% last year as fewer visitors stayed overnight, despite more rooms now available—thanks to renovations. While domestic tourists spend less and come in smaller numbers, international visitors now make up half of all guests and spend far more per person, reshaping who’s visiting. Meanwhile, day-trippers dominate visitor numbers but don’t boost hotel revenue. Total spending rose slightly, but inflation masks a real decline—plus, newcomers and returning visitors are noticing troubling changes like homelessness and traffic. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aea805c4bc0beba0