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Chamber could soon see hike in tourism dollars

The area's $3,000-per-year budget for tourism promotion could drastically increase next year if the Havre Area Chamber of Commerce is approved to receive a portion of the state accommodations tax. The annual budget that the Chamber's tourism committee works with is less than $3,000, said Debbie Vandeberg, the Chamber's executive director. "So this additional revenue is huge to allow us to market our community and the area outside the boundaries of the state of Montana." That money means more tourists, economic development and money in the community, she added. Currently, a 7 percent tax is...

 

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