Author Archive: admin_rdw

 

Provident Fund (PF) Scheme

This is to kind inform that the Ministry of Labour and Human Resources (MoLHR) has issued a notification with regard to initiating implementation of PF Scheme for the employees in the private sector latest by 31st May 2018. The MoLHR will start monitoring the implementation of said scheme from June 2018 and the employers who fail to implement […]

 

ABTO Classified # 404

Please find ABTO Classified No. 404 regarding availability of flight tickets and vehicle for hire.

 

Collaboration with YDF

This is to inform that as part of MY GAKID VILLAGE initiative, various tourism related products and services are being developed by YDF through engaging local communities in particular rural youth for sustainable management and operation. Unique spiritual, wellbeing and meditation programs and facilities are being put in place in the wellbeing institutes i.e Chimi […]

 

Feedback on Tourism Infrastructure/Facilities

This is to kindly inform that most of the tourism infrastructure/facilities developed along the roadsides and trekking routes by TCB are being managed by local communities. Since tour operators being the main users of such facilities, TCB has solicited feedback (condition, services, maintenance etc.) from tour operators on a regular basis and ensured that such […]

 

SDF Waiver Clarification

As you may be aware that the government has announced SDF (Sustainable Development Fee) waiver on 15th February 2018 for tourists visiting the six eastern districts (Mongar, Samdrup Jongkhar, Lhuntse, Tashi Yangtse, Tashigang and Pemagatshel) effective from 16th November 2017 for a period of 3 years. In this regard, ABTO and TCB had a bilateral […]

 

Notification from National Museum of Bhutan

This is to kindly inform that National Museum of Bhutan, Paro will follow summer timing effective from 1st March until October 2018. During this period, the ticket counter and Museum will close at 4:30 P.Mand at 5:00 P.M respectively. Please note the timing for visiting Museum. Also, kindly be informed that the Royal Heritage Museum (Watch Tower), Trongsa […]

 

Austrian Scholarship for Hospitality and Tourism

This is to kindly inform that the Austrian Scholarship for Hospitality and Tourism Management course in Austria has been announced for 2018. Interested may kindly go through details below and submit the required document to HRSDD, DoEHR, MoLHR latest by on or before 24th March 2018. For further information, you may contact Mr. Rattu, HRSDD at […]

 

ABTO Classified # 403

Kindly find ABTO Classified No. 403 regarding Bhutanese Traditional Medicine Musuem, Kawajangsa, Thimphu.

 

Rates for Nabji Trekking

Please find the rates for Nabji as provided by JSWNP for your kind reference.

 

National Museum Closure

This is to inform that the National Museum, Paro will remain closed from 16-18 February and 21-23 February 2018 on the occasion of New Year and His Majesty’s birthday celebration respectively. Hence, concerned tour operators are kindly requested to reschedule visit accordingly.