The Punakha Dzong, in Bhutan. The kingdom said last week that it has imposed a two-week ban on tourists after confirming its first case of the coronavirus on March 6. Photo: Shutterstock
The Punakha Dzong, in Bhutan. The kingdom said last week that it has imposed a two-week ban on tourists after confirming its first case of the coronavirus on March 6. Photo: Shutterstock
Mercedes Hutton
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In Bhutan, tourists were once welcomed – now they are feared and face hostility

  • The tiny Himalayan kingdom has set a sustainable precedent with its tourism model, attracting ‘quality’ over quantity
  • But after a US arrival tested positive for Covid-19, visitors and tour guides have experienced a backlash

Mercedes Hutton
Mercedes Hutton

Updated: 8:30am, 18 Mar, 2020

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The Punakha Dzong, in Bhutan. The kingdom said last week that it has imposed a two-week ban on tourists after confirming its first case of the coronavirus on March 6. Photo: Shutterstock
The Punakha Dzong, in Bhutan. The kingdom said last week that it has imposed a two-week ban on tourists after confirming its first case of the coronavirus on March 6. Photo: Shutterstock
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