In comparison to other cities in the Greater Houston area, The Woodlands' policies on short-term rentals differ. In Sugar Land, which also has about 100 Airbnb properties in the area, a rental property owner has to meet requirements that include annually filing for a rental license, paying an $87 licensing fee, and maintaining the property in compliance with health and property maintenance city codes. Fred Domenick, general manager of The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center, said as a state hotel board member, he welcomes competition in the hotel industry as long as it is on an equal playing field, meaning Airbnb properties should also pay hotel occupancy tax. "More rentals will have some impact, but we haven't really seen it here in the local market," Domenick said. "Airbnb doesn't pay hotel tax, so I think it would be problematic getting that active here. I'm not sure how it would be done. It's no question that The Woodlands will bring more visitors."