Your Bed Tax Funds Tampa's Big Stadium | Tampa News

Every hotel stay in Hillsborough County funds Tampa Bay’s new $2.3 billion stadium — yes, even that extra “bed tax” on your bill. Originally added by local hotels to reinvest in Tampa’s future, the tax now powers not just baseball, but concerts, conventions, and major events year-round. It’s turning slow weekends into bustling tourism hotspots, boosting restaurants and hotels across the region. And it’s not just for stadiums — this visitor-funded money also supports arenas, convention centers, museums, and marketing efforts, making it a powerful engine for community growth. 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/ef55ab87a4a9cc39