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Bhutan cuts Sustainable Development Fee by 50 per cent – Business Traveller
2Sep By adminNo Comments
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Bhutan cuts Sustainable Development Fee by 50 per cent – Business Traveller

Bhutan has slashed its Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) tourist tax by 50 per cent for the next four years. As of 1 September, visitors will be required to pay US$100 per person, per night for the length of their trip (down from US$200 per person per night). The new rates will remain in effect until 31 August, 2027. The 50 per cent reduction will also be applied to children, meaning new SDF rates will be US$50 for those aged 6-12, while those under 6 will be free. The 24-hour SDF waiver for tourists staying in border towns will continue. Earlier this year, the Department of Tourism Bhutan announced a range of incentives essentially offering “buy one get one free” deals on nights spent in the country to promote longer stays, which has now been replaced by the new rates. The SDF fees must...
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IHG plans Bhutan expansion – Business Traveller
11Jul By adminNo Comments
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IHG plans Bhutan expansion – Business Traveller

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a management agreement with T&K Construction for its first Holiday Inn hotel in Bhutan. Featuring 100-keys, Holiday Inn Thimphu is set to open its doors in the second quarter of 2025 and will bring an internationally renowned brand to leisure and business travellers visiting Bhutan. The hotel marks IHG’s second brand in the country, complementing the existing Six Senses Bhutan. Bhutan’s captivating landscapes and natural beauty have garnered attention among leisure travelers on a global scale. In line with the government’s proactive efforts to establish Bhutan as a premier international holiday destination, Holiday Inn Thimphu will open in the vibrant capital city, near Paro International airport. Holiday Inn Thimphu will hav...
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