Higher Meals, Lodging, Admissions Taxes back on City Council's Plate

Williamsburg hospitality industry says move will push visitors and residents to nearby locales

The Williamsburg City Council will reconsider imposing higher meals and lodging taxes as well as a new event and attraction admission tax. City staff say the changes would raise over $2.6 million in needed revenue. Hospitality leaders say the move would place an ill-advised burden on struggling businesses. Shown here, Merchant Square is the home to many…