GST reforms for hospitality: Can simpler taxation make travel more affordable?

There is a simple test for any reform in tourism i.e. does it make the journey easier for the person travelling? For hospitality businesses, taxation is part of a much larger calculation. It affects room prices, food bills, operating costs, investment decisions, and eventually the price a traveller sees while planning a holiday. This is why GST reform deserves to be viewed through the wider lens o…