The cost of a motel, hotel, bed and breakfast and Airbnb’s in Happy Valley-Goose Bay is set to rise on April 1, triggered by a new bylaw in the central Labrador town. Non-tourists paying tourism taxSome tourism and accommodation operators in the region are wary of the new bylaw and how it will be policed. Darren Buckle, owner of the Berry Suites, said the tourism tax will affect more than just tourists. Substantial revenue, substantial communicationDestination Labrador executive director Randy Letto said business owners are concerned about the details of the tax. I'm going to waive the tourist accommodation tax.’ So it isn't something that really can be selective,” she said.

Source: CBC News February 17, 2026 14:23 UTC