TCB/QAD/QS-6B 1st November, 2017

Procedures for the assessment of new Tour Operator’s Office

  1. Where to apply

You must submit the application for office assessment to the Director, Tourism Council of Bhutan.

  1. What to submit

Along with the application, you must submit:

a)The duly filled tour operator office assessment form available on our website under the resources-forms section. The mandatory requirements indicated in the assessment form must be met. Otherwise, your application cannot be processed.

b)A copy of the valid trade license.

c)A copy of the letter of authorization from the building owner stating that the applicant is authorized to operate the office in his/her property or ownership certificate in case of own building.

  1. When to apply

As office assessment is carried out only on Tuesdays and Fridays, you must apply for assessment to TCB at least two working days before the designated days.

  1. Whom to contact

If you require any clarification or additional information, you may contact the following officials during office hours.

PemaDeki SangayChoden YesheyWangchuk

Quality Assurance Division Tourism Council of Bhutan Quality Assurance Division

Tourism Council of Bhutan Phuntsholing, Bhutan Tourism Council of Bhutan

Tel: 323251 Ext. 311 Tel: 05-251393 Tel: 323251 Ext. 313

*** To facilitate timely inspection, you are advised to arrange pick-up and drop-off for the inspection official.

Note: those with asterisk signs (*) are mandatory

TOURISM COUNCIL OF BHUTAN

ROYAL GOVERNMENT OF BHUTAN

TOUR OPERATOR ASSESSMENT/MONITORING FORM

Name of the Tour Company: ______

Location: ______

Name of the proprietor/s______

Telephone/mobile nos.______

Tour Operator’s License / Remarks
License details* / Valid Invalid
Office / Remarks
Office Space*
If Attached with Residence
Proper Sign Board* /
Separate Premises With residence

Proper demarcation No demarcation

Yes No
Office Equipment / Remarks
Computers*
Printers*
Photocopy Machine
Appropriate Office furniture* /
Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No
Communication Facilities / Remarks
Proper postal Address
Internet connection*
Proper email address*
Functional Website* / Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No
Employment / Remarks
Managing Director/CEO
General Manager
Finance/Administration Officer
Tour/trekking Guides
Operation/Reservation Managers
Accountant
Assistant Managers
Office Assistants
Ticketing Staff
Drivers
Trekking Cooks
Trek Assistants / Yes No Bhutanese Foreigner

Yes No Bhutanese Foreigner

Yes No Bhutanese Foreigner

Yes No Valid License Invalid License

Yes No Bhutanese Foreigner

Yes No Bhutanese Foreigner

Yes No Bhutanese Foreigner

Yes No Bhutanese Foreigner

Yes No Bhutanese Foreigner

Yes No Valid License Invalid License

Yes No Bhutanese Foreigner

Yes No Bhutanese Foreigner
Trekking Equipments / Remarks
Sleeping tents
Dining tents
Toilet tents
Trekking Chairs & Tables
Kitchen Equipments /
Yes No

Yes No

Yes No

Yes No
Yes No
Transportation / Remarks
Coaster Bus
Hiace/Mini Bus
SUVs
Cars
Office Pool Vehicle /
Yes No Valid Fitness Invalid Fitness

Yes No Valid Fitness Invalid Fitness

Yes No Valid Fitness Invalid Fitness

Yes No Valid Fitness Invalid Fitness

Yes No Valid Fitness Invalid Fitness

Inspection Team: Representative of the Tour Agent:

TCB Official (Name & Signature) (Name & Signature)

Note: those with asterisk signs (*) are mandatory