Bhutan expands incentives for visitors, with daily Sustainable Development Fee reduced by 50% until 2027

Commenting on the incentives, Dorji Dhradhul, the Director General of the Department of Tourism Bhutan, said: “While the global community continues to heal from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, the conflict persisting in Europe, and the challenges related to the cost of living that are impacting important markets for us, we have listened to the voices of our valued guests, as well as our colleagues in the industry and our global travel partners. As a result, we have taken the decision to temporarily lower our Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) with the aim of revitalizing our tourism sector. Similar to our nation itself, our approach to our tourism policy stands out for its uniqueness. We acknowledge the necessity of embracing change and occasionally refining both our policies and strategies to better match prevailing market conditions. The…