Interaction Program on “Impact of VAT on Airfare and Its Implications on Nepal’s Tourism Sector”

On 27th March 2025, NATTA organized an interaction program on the ‘Impact of VAT on Airfare’ with key tourism stakeholders. The discussion focused on the challenges posed by the 13% VAT on air tickets and its negative impact on Nepal’s tourism sector. In collaboration with NTB, NATTA conducted a study through H.K.S.D. Associates, revealing that …
On 27th March 2025, NATTA organized an interaction program on the ‘Impact of VAT on Airfare’ with key tourism stakeholders. The discussion focused on the challenges posed by the 13% VAT on air tickets and its negative impact on Nepal’s tourism sector. In collaboration with NTB, NATTA conducted a study through H.K.S.D. Associates, revealing that VAT has significantly increased airfare costs, reduced Nepal’s competitiveness, and negatively affected travel businesses
