Paul Lyngdoh: Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival draws over 22,000 tourists; raises tax revenue

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Shillong: Minister in-charge of Tourism Paul Lyngdoh today informed the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly that Rs 1.44 crore has been generated as tax revenue from all hotels in November, 2023 during the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival.

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The comparative tax revenue figure for the earlier month of October amounts to Rs 1.36 crore, Lyngdoh said while replying to a question raised by VPP legislator from North Shillong Adelbert Nongrum.

Lyngdoh said a total of 22,991 tourists attended the festival.

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