June lodging tax collections up sharply
Summary
Hotel-motel tax collections have beat last year every month since July, running about $20,000 ahead fiscal-year-to-date — a good sign for tourism funding.
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $20,000 more in hotel tax revenue than last year so far this fiscal year.
Stronger tourism revenue supports the rebate and film incentive programs that fund local events.
Tourism programs funded by hotel tax could face tighter budgets if the dip continues.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Visit Broken Arrow - Aug 11, 2026
June collections were up 13% over last year, and fiscal year 2026 finished 3% ahead — a strong sign for tourism funding.
Visit Broken Arrow - May 12, 2026
April lodging tax collections fell about 10% — the first notable drop in a while — though fiscal-year-to-date totals are still ahead of last year. Staff couldn't pinpoint a cause.
Visit Broken Arrow - Jan 13, 2026
Hotel-motel tax collections have beat last year every month since July, running about $20,000 ahead fiscal-year-to-date — a good sign for tourism funding.
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