Booking Platforms, Bus Cancellations and Tourism Revenue Stir County Concern

Jan 26, 2026

County tourism staff reported a modest rebound in transient room tax receipts but noted booking.com previously withheld funds; commissioners raised alarm about bus tour cancellations and discussed seeking state tax commission enforcement for unpaid remittances.

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Garfield County tourism officials told commissioners on Jan. 26 that year-to-date transient room tax revenue was about $50,000 higher than last January, but cautioned that the increase does not necessarily reflect more visitors.

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