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Tourist hotels in crisis: Hoteliers call for one-time visa fee over SDF

Nov 15, 2024 3 mins read

Faced with financial challenges and sustainability issues, three-star hotel owners in the country are planning to petition the government to reconsider the current tourism fee structure and replace the daily Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) with a one-time visa fee for tourists.

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