Friday, June 18, 2010

Goa tourism industry protests new cess; Govt promises review


The Goa Government has assured to review the latest cess imposed on hospitality industry, the lifeline of the state’s economy, following protest from the tourism industry players.

“The Government will re-examine the issues raised by the tourism industry. We will do whatever possible to attract more tourists,” Chief Minister Digamber Kamat said, reacting to tourism industry’s demand of revision of 5 per cent cess levied on room rents and Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on food and breweries in the state.

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