Thimphu, Bhutan
Featured · Policy · 22 May 2025

Department of Tourism opens consultation on revised Tour Operator Standards

ABTO has been invited to submit a consolidated member position on minimum service standards, vehicle age limits and guide-to-guest ratios before the end of the quarter.

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22 May 2025

Department of Tourism opens consultation on revised Tour Operator Standards

Policy

ABTO has been invited to submit a consolidated member position on minimum service standards, vehicle age limits and guide-to-guest ratios before the end of the quarter.

8 May 2025

ABTO Annual General Meeting concludes in Thimphu

Association

Members reviewed the year's accounts, endorsed the sustainability roadmap and discussed representation at forthcoming international trade fairs.

19 Apr 2025

EU SUSTOUR Bhutan cohort completes its second training cycle

Sustainability

Participating operators finished sustainability action plans covering waste, procurement, community benefit and carbon measurement.

2 Apr 2025

Paro summer schedule confirmed by both carriers

Aviation

Druk Air and Bhutan Airlines have published seasonal frequencies. Operators should confirm group bookings early for the autumn festival period.

27 Feb 2025

ABTO delegation confirmed for the regional travel marts

Markets

A shared association stand will again be organised, giving smaller member operators cost-effective access to buyer meetings.

6 Feb 2025

Tentative festival dates released for 2025 and 2026

Festivals

Tshechu dates across all dzongkhags are now published. Dates remain provisional until confirmed by the respective dzongs.

16 Jan 2025

Member directory verification exercise begins

Association

All members are asked to review and update their public listing: contact person, specialties, languages and website.