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Saint Lucia to introduce tourism levy from 1 December

By Megha Paul On Nov 20, 2020
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The government of Saint Lucia has passed plans for a new tourism levy following two years of consultation and development. The levy will be introduced from 1 December and is designed to allow the island to increase its marketing budget and support tourism development.

Tourism minister, Dominic Fedee, said: “The aim is to ensure that the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) is self-sustainable. The former budget allocation of approximately EC$35 million can now be directed to other demanding areas within key sectors of education, national security, and health care.”

Guests staying at registered accommodation service providers will be required to pay a nightly levy. In the two-tier system, guests will be charged USD 3 or USD 6 per person per night, depending on a room rate below or above USD 120.

Guests who are 12 to 17 years at the end of their stay will pay half, while the fee will not apply to children under 12 years. Registered accommodation service providers are required to apply and collect the levy and remit to the administering authority.

In addition, with effect from December, Value Added Tax (VAT) will be reduced from ten to seven per cent for tourism accommodation service providers.

The news comes as the phased re-opening of the island continues, with the certification of 30 villas and the launch of a dine-around programme for visitors. The further easing of certain restrictions has added more ways to enjoy their island holiday during peak winter sun season.

Visitors can already stay in up to two Covid-certified properties as well as take part in a broad range of experiences including diving, sailing and hiking up the iconic Gros Piton mountain. Up until the end of October, the destination had safely welcomed more than 17,000 visitors since reopening July 9th.

The newly re-opened villas offer a private accommodation alternative to hotels and include a range of options for families to larger groups.

Dominic FedeeSaint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA)
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