The president of the Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick, Kathy Weir, tells CHSJ News that in all of her years working in this field, she's never seen the level of industry input when it comes to the development of a policy. Weir says, they tried to make sure all accommodations operators had the opportunity to be at the table at each of the discussions to voice their concerns.
Some campground owners are worried that this hike will drive tourists into Maine, which has a much cheaper tax rate for campgrounds. Weir doesn't agree, saying that tourists come to the province for a reason. She says Saint John, Miramichi and Bathurst are already charging the levy.
