Daily tariff for tourists increases (Economy)

Thimphu, June 30: The Tourism Council of Bhutan (TCB) has decided to increase tariff for foreign tourists visiting Bhutan from US$200 to US$250, applicable in peak seasons.

The daily tariff for seasons that attract fewer tourists will remain at US$200, including all other discount, surcharge and royalty.

The Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators (ABTO) has welcomed the decision by the board to raise the daily tariff saying it could help tackle the increasing inflation caused by hike in oil prices. Bhutan News Service