缅因州于2026年暂停加拿大游客的住宿税,以促进旅游业和就业。 Maine to suspend lodging tax for Canadian tourists in 2026 to boost tourism and jobs.

缅因州正提议在2026年夏季暂停对加拿大游客征收9%的住宿税, Maine is proposing a one-year suspension of its 9% lodging tax for Canadian visitors during the 2026 summer season to combat declining tourism caused by a stronger U.S. dollar and rising travel costs. 此举旨在将支出增加1 800万至3 400万美元,支持季节性工作,并加强跨界联系。 The move aims to boost spending by $18 million to $34 million, support seasonal jobs, and strengthen cross-border ties. 该政策将易于管理,使用加拿大护照或用于核查的收费地址,并侧重于未充分利用的肩段。 The policy would be simple to administer, using Canadian passports or billing addresses for verification, and focus on underutilized shoulder periods.