The KTF Chairman wishes to clarify as follows:
1. The measures
were arrived at following TWO consultative meetings between H.E the
President, The Governors from Tourism priority Counties, Tourism CS
Kandie, Treasury officials, KTB management and KTF Board members.
2.
The consultative meetings discussed and proposed a wide range of
recovery measures, some of which were unfortunately not captured in the
final announcement by H. E. the President. A number of reasons were
given for this omission and a way forward identified.
3. Removal
of VAT on tourism services and Conservation fees was the No. 1 request
in the recovery proposals presented by the industry with an 18 month
reprieve expected to be factored in to assist recovery efforts. While
the meetings initially agreed on the need for the reprieve, the
President at the final meeting explained the this was not possible IMMEDIATELY as
it required further consultations with Treasury and a Parliamentary
process to approve. Negotiations will continue under the auspices of the
Task Force. Read more
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