Boston Hotel Leaders Look for Marketing Boost

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BOSTON–Tourism executives are mulling the use of $6 million in hotel taxes to help the local industry recover following the recent terrorist attacks. One possible use for the money: a marketing push with a patriotic theme. That plan was proposed at an emergency meeting Friday, where officials estimated that Greater Boston-area hotels stand to lose in excess of $100 million by year’s end.

Acting Gov. Jane Swift would have to okay the use of those funds, which are currently being held for long-term projects.

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