Actually, our state lodging taxes are low, which is quite odd for a state with no sales tax.  We at Tax Fairness Oregon support an increase in the state lodging tax, by as much as 5%.  BUT the money should go to fund the critical needs of the state  -  low income housing for people like those who work in the tourism industry (average income $26,000), education, public safety, etc....not tourism promotion or another athletic field.