From tourism to municipality fees, the government has some changes in store
Planning a staycay this summer? There’s some good news in store for you!
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism has introduced reduced government fees for hotels in the emirate, to be in effect very soon.
Changes to government fees applied to hotel establishments in the emirate will take effect from 1 September 2023, part of ongoing efforts to further stimulate and enhance the investment environment for Abu Dhabi’s hospitality sector. pic.twitter.com/WbPdVd79ew
— Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (@dctabudhabi) August 11, 2023
Aimed at boosting the hospitality and tourism sector, the changes will begin 1 September.
First up is the reduced tourism fee issued to guests, from 6 per cent down to 4 per cent. Furthermore there will be no municipality fee of AED 15 per night on each room reserved.
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Furthermore, hotel restaurants will also get a break with the removal of the 6 per cent tourism fee and 4 per cent municipality fee.
However, the 4 per cent municipality fee applied to the value of the invoice issued to the customer will continue.
Happy staycay-tioning!
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