Amendment to the Amenities for Tourists Ordinance

The Bill was introduced by Premier of Nevis, the Honourable Mark Brantley, Minister of Finance and Tourism in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA).

Key Changes

The amendment to the Amenities for Tourists Ordinance effects an increase in the Tourism Development Levy (TDL) from two percent to three percent.

How it Works

According to Premier Brantley, the tax is consumer-based and is applied to the proceeds from hotel and guesthouse accommodations, as well as the sale of food and beverages at hotels and restaurants registered under the TDL.

Why the Increase is Important

“The reason why this [increase] is important is that this two percent is ordinarily what is used to fund the Nevis Tourism Authority and its marketing efforts, and therefore it is the money that is used to ensure that the island of Nevis is marketed globally in terms of our tourism product,” he stated.

Conclusion

The proposed amendment to the Amenities for Tourists Ordinance aims to increase the Tourism Development Levy (TDL) from 2% to 3%, which will have a direct impact on the marketing efforts of the Nevis Tourism Authority. The increase is expected to provide additional resources for the Authority to promote the island globally and attract more tourists.

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Tourism Development Levy (TDL)? The TDL is a consumer-based tax applied to hotel and guesthouse accommodations, as well as the sale of food and beverages at hotels and restaurants registered under the TDL.
Why is the increase to 3% necessary? The increase is necessary to provide additional resources for the Nevis Tourism Authority to market the island globally and attract more tourists.
What will the increased revenue be used for? The increased revenue will be used to fund the Nevis Tourism Authority’s marketing efforts to promote the island of Nevis globally.