Sikkim Enforces Tourist Tax for Sustainable Development

Sikkim Enforces Tourist Tax for Sustainable Development

Sikkim Enforces Tourist Tax for Sustainable Development The Sikkim government has introduced a new mandate requiring all tourist accommodation providers to contribute to the Tourism Sustainable Development (TSD) fund. The directive aims to enhance the state's tourism infrastructure.The Tourism and Civil Aviation Department has instructed hotels, resorts, and other accommodation providers to charge a Rs 50 fee per tourist, which will be submitted…

All tourist accommodation providers in Sikkim must contribute to the TSD fund: Official

Gangtok, Nov 30 (PTI) The Sikkim government has ordered all tourist accommodation providers in the Himalayan state to contribute to the Tourism Sustainable Development (TSD) fund, an official said.The Tourism and Civil Aviation department of the state government, in an order, directed all tourist accommodation providers—hotels, resorts, homestays, bed and breakfast establishments, and service apartments—to contribute Rs 50 per tourist to the TSD…