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Bhutan’s high value low impact policy

Published: 25th Nov, 2019

To address emerging challenges and trends in the tourism industry.

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  • To address emerging challenges and trends in the tourism industry.
  • The policy will also cover regional tourists that are increasing by the day.
  • Bhutan enjoys a reputation for authenticity, remoteness and a well-protected cultural heritage and natural environment.
  • The principle of “high value, low volume” has been the overall tourism policy since 1974, which later changed to “high value, low impact” in 2008.
  • To foster a vibrant industry as a positive force in the conservation of environment, promotion of cultural heritage, safeguarding sovereign status of the Nation for significantly contributing to Gross National Happiness.
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