Bahamas Raises Tourist Taxes

Bahamas raises tourist taxes July 1, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010

(Dive Travel Business News - July 17, 2010) -- On July 1, the airport departure tax in the Bahamas increased to $20 per traveler, up from $15.  In addition, the hotel room tax jumped from 6% to 10%.

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism cited the global economic crash and the need to "continue to provide a quality tourism product for visitors" as reasons behind the tax increases.

The tax revenue will support capital improvements such as airports and roads, according to a Ministry of Tourism statement.

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