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South Carolina’s Top Tourist Cities Sue Major Rental Platforms Over Unpaid Taxes and Fees

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Charleston, SC — A coalition of South Carolina’s most popular tourist cities, including Charleston, Columbia, and Myrtle Beach, has filed a lawsuit against several major online travel companies. The municipalities contend that these firms have neglected to remit local accommodation taxes and, in some instances, business license fees collected on their platforms from both rental hosts and guests. At the heart of the litigation is the allegation that these digital platforms failed to forward taxes they collected, thereby depriving the municipalities of critical revenue streams intended for local infrastructure and services. This lawsuit illustrates a … Read more

Laos Hostel Owner Arrested After Suspected Methanol Poisoning Claims Six Lives in Tourist Town

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Vang Vieng, Laos – Authorities have arrested the owner of a hostel in Vang Vieng following a series of deaths attributed to suspected methanol poisoning, raising concerns about the safety of alcoholic beverages served in tourist areas. This arrest comes as the death toll rises to six, including a British and an Australian national, after they allegedly consumed contaminated drinks. The seriousness of the incident came to light after Simeone White, a 28-year-old British woman, died last week. White was an associate lawyer specializing in intellectual property and technology at a law firm in London. … Read more