Bhutan is revising its tourist tax strategy to sustain its economy while protecting the environment. The Sustainable Development Fee (SDF), initially raised to $200 to counteract tourism-related carbon emissions, has been reduced to $100 to revive tourism and aid the local economy. This tax funds environmental conservation efforts, maintaining Bhutan’s status as a carbon-negative country. The country’s approach of “high-value, low-volume” tourism reflects a broader global move towards balancing tourism growth with environmental sustainability.
Bhutan’s Sustainable Development Fee highlights challenge of trying to revive tourism post-pandemic while avoiding harm to nature
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