Businesses in Phuentsholing struggle to rebound

Bhutan's Daily Newspaper - Kuensel - 15/02
Phuentsholing—Despite an uptick in the number of Indian tourists visiting Phuentsholing, local businesses in the country’s commercial hub are struggling to bounce back from the pandemic’s impact. In a clear sign that Phuentsholing’s economy is still struggling to recover, hotels and other businesses report low customer footfall even during traditionally busy seasons.

KP Sharma 

Phuentsholing—Despite an uptick in the number of Indian tourists visiting Phuentsholing, local businesses in the country’s commercial hub are struggling to bounce back from the pandemic’s impact.

In a clear sign that Phuentsholing’s economy is still struggling to recover, hotels and other businesses report low customer footfall even during traditionally busy seasons.

This is despite the government waiving Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) for casual  foreign visitors staying up to 24 hours in the border towns of Phuentsholing, Samtse, Gelephu, and Samdrupjongkhar....
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