APD redesign announcement on March 23?
20.01.11
Air Passenger Duty is to be redesigned in March, Travelmole reports a ‘Government source’ has said. At a meeting at Caribbean Marketplace between the UK press and Minister Ed Bartlett of Jamaica, the group were informed that the Government will make an announcement on March 23 on the future of APD.
Mr Bartlett explained to the group that after a long process of meetings, reports and general lobbying, the Coalition Government has undertaken to proceed with a detailed consultation process that will last approximately 6 - 8 weeks after which a ‘re-design’ of APD will be announced.
The Caribbean Tourism community in the form of CTO have suggested a new two-tier approach, one for long haul and one for short haul flights. The revenue neutral proposition will mean a raise in APD for short haul destinations and a lowering and reorganisation of fees for long haul. Mr Bartlett said: ‘We have the definite feeling that there is global tourism groundswell of opinion that supports a new approach to APD.'
He also believes that because of the improving economic outlook for 2012 and beyond, the level of APD tax will remain at 2011 levels for the foreseeable future but under a new structure.
Add to: del.icio.us | Digg it | Newsvine | NowPublic | Reddit
To book gatwick airport hotel or gatwick airport car park at the lowest price, click on these links to two great gatwick parking and gatwick hotels price comparison pages.
