Bangkok Post – Bhutan making tourism easier to spur economy

For a country that has long prioritised a balanced lifestyle and good governance over economic gain, Bhutan is doing something it has never done before: embrace more independent, cost-conscious travellers in an urgent bid to revive its faltering economy.

The halving of the mandatory daily sustainable development fee last year to $100 per adult, effective until Aug 31, 2027, was a big start. Now, a new official booking portal is making it easier for independent travellers to…