Seychelles' tourism environmental sustainability levy takes effect August 1
The Seychelles' tourism environmental sustainability levy will be effective as of August 1 with a three-tiered approach, said Vice President Ahmed Afif on Thursday.
The levy was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers in its meeting on Wednesday.
Afif told reporters that "The government decided after several discussions with all parties to put the levy at R25 ($2), R75 ($6) or R100 ($8) which at the moment is the more agreeable way to implement it."
He said that what has been agreed is that SCR25 will be for small hotels, SCR 75 for medium-sized hotel,s and SCR 100 for large hotels.
Afif said details on which hotels fall within which categories will be given by the Department of Tourism based on the existing legislation.
Source: Seychelles News Agency