Hoteliers Tasks LASG To Address Multiple Taxation

The Hotel and Per
sonal Services Employers’ Association of Nigeria (HOPESEA), has urged the Lagos State Government(LASG) to reduce the multiple taxation it usually levies operators in the hospitality sector.
The Secretary of HOPESEA, Mr Adeniyi Olokun, who made the appeal while speaking with newsmen in Lagos, recently said this would enhance improved service delivery in hotels.
Olokun said that subjecting hoteliers to multiple taxation had hindered them from improving the quality of their services.
He alleged that some agencies of government were fond of initiating bills every month which could be streamlined and made convenient for hoteliers to pay.
The scribe said that government agencies were revenue-minded like the hotels, adding that both should, therefore, operate to enhance the survival of one another.
“These hotels need to upgrade their facilities and services on a constant basis to stay relevant in business.
“They equally must break-even before thinking of upgrading their facilities and services.
“Hotel business is labour and capital intensive, they should be considered for tax relief by the government,’’ Olokun said.