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Hotel and Travel Industry Groups Back U.S. Film Incentive as Tourism Draw

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Hotel and Travel Industry Groups Back U.S. Film Incentive as Tourism Draw
Oct 30, 2026 2:42pm PT Hotel and Travel Industry Groups Back U.S. Film Incentive as Tourism Draw

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Lobbying groups representing the hotel and travel industries have endorsed a 20% federal tax incentive for film and TV production, arguing that domestic filming attracts tourism from abroad.

The American Hotel & Lodging Association and the U.S. Travel Association have joined an alliance of film industry stakeholders in pushing for the bill. The two groups represent airlines, ticketing sites, hotel companies and resorts, including the Disney and Universal theme parks.

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