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Hocking Hills tourism director reports 13% lodging tax increase, strong public support for short‑term rental zoning
Summary
Karen Raymore, executive with the Hocking Hills Tourism Association, told commissioners lodging tax collections rose 13% in 2024 and that a resident survey showed 82% support for zoning to manage tourism growth, including short‑term rentals. She said state legislation on sales tax collection and limits on local regulation is anticipated.
Karen Raymore, representing the Hocking Hills Tourism Association, reported to the Hocking County commissioners on Feb. 6 that lodging tax collections rose 13% in 2024 compared with 2023 and that recent media coverage and marketing drove substantial national impressions.
Raymore said the association’s public‑opinion work included a mailed paper survey to more than 11,000 Hocking County households; preliminary results showed that 82% of respondents supported using zoning or other land‑use regulation to manage tourism growth, including short‑term rentals. “When we…
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