Rock River Current
ROCKFORD — Hotel owners in the region want to create a new tourism district that would add an extra 2% fee to stays here. The money would be used for initiatives that draw visitors here.
The proposed Rockford Region Tourism Improvement District would include all current and future hotels with more than 45 rooms in Rockford, Loves Park, Cherry Valley and South Beloit. The 2% fee would be passed on to guests as a line item on their bill. It’s projected to generate about $1.38 million to be used for destination marketing, attracting major events and sports tournaments, and other ways to encourage travel here…