Carib hotel sector over-taxed... in detriment of revenues for the economy

Taxation study calls on governments to reconsider the fiscal burden imposed on hotels. Activities in the Caribbean tourism industry are unduly subjected to additional taxes not found in other sectors, such as room tax, import tax, and departure tax.

This is according to the study entitled "Taxation and Tourism Costs for the Caribbean Hotel Sector," undertaken under the Caribbean Regional Sustainable ...read more

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