India's Tourism: GST Cut Demand Ignores Real Competitiveness Hurdles - Whalesbook

India's Tourism: GST Cut Demand Ignores Real Competitiveness Hurdles The push to lower GST on premium hotel rooms from 18% to 9% points to a key reason India struggles to attract international tourists: it's seen as too expensive. While a tax cut could offer some relief, it doesn't solve the deeper structural problems holding back India's global tourism competitiveness and its ability to draw high…