Vacanțele în Maldive au devenit mai scumpe cu 17% / O nouă taxă e introdusă din 1 octombrie / Se aplică tour-operatorilor, agențiilor de turism și altor intermediari

Starting October 1, tourism operators will face a 17% increase in costs for packages to the Maldives due to a new tax regulation. This change extends the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to foreign tourism operators selling services in the Maldives. The tax applies to various tourism services, regardless of the seller's location. The new regulation has sparked protests from European tourism associations, which are concerned about its implementation and impact on pricing. Despite the pushback, the Maldivian government confirmed the regulation will take effect as planned, presenting challenges for operators in managing the new tax system.