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Signs that proves Nepali Tourism Industry is reviving

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Signs that proves Nepali Tourism Industry is reviving
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The earthquake of 2015 and the trade embargo by India over the promulgation of the charter alienating the ethnic Madhesis group hit hard the Nepali tourism sector. But after a couple of years the tourism of industry is standing back. Here are the signs that proves Nepali tourism industry is reviving.

Increasing numbers of Hotels:

According to the data of the Tourism Department a total of 5 hundred and 85 tourist hotels are registered amongst which 10 are the five star rated. The Everest Hotel in Kathmandu is out of track after the earthquake in 2015.

Likewise, there are 3 four star, 31 three star, 43 two star, 33 one star and 4 hundred 65 tourist hotels. Along with this 2 hundred 27 homestays also has registered itself in the tourism department.

The flow of Tourists

According to the data from the Immigration Department of Nepal on 2016 a year after the major setback for the Nepali tourism industry about 7 Lakhs 29 Thousand 5 Hundred and 50 tourists came to Nepal. The Hotel Association of Nepal has set the target of increasing capacity of the hotels to hold 1. 8 Million Tourists by 2020. Within the 3 years the hotels in the Nepal are set to add about 4 thousand rooms to meet the target, half of these rooms are set to be added in the hotels of capital Kathmandu. This significantly will employ more people as one tourist can give employment opportunity to 12 people. In addition to it the Government of Nepal is set to announce the upcoming year as Tourism year.

The investment in the Tourism Sector of Nepal

The tourism sector of Nepal till now has investment of about 2 Hundred and 50 Billion rupees and 33 Billion rupees are in pipeline, set to be added. Amongst the tourism sectors the hotel or the hospitality sector of the Nepal is the major aspect to invite the tourists. Undermining the importance of the tourism an injection of 83 Billion Rupees is sure for the tourism sector of Nepal in coming 3 years. Amongst this the Government will be investing 8 Billion rupees and the private sector will share the remaining portion.

Employment by Tourism

Hotel Association Nepal’s President Amar man Shakya claims that the tourism sector of Nepal has created job opportunity to over 5 Lakhs people which is significant hike after the major setbacks in 2015.

Source: Tourismmail

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Nepal and China sign agreement to Develop Mountain Tourism

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Nepal and China have signed an agreement to promote bilateral cooperation in the areas of mountaineering and tourism.

President of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) Ang Tshering Sherpa and Leader of Delegation and General Secretary of China Tibet Mountaineering Association (CTMA), Zhang Min Sien, yesterday signed the protocol agreement in presence of Tourism Secretary Suresh Man Shrestha.

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The agreement aims to exchange projects by sharing information on mountain climbing and other techniques. Information related to mountain environment and its effects on climate would also be shared. The agreement would also promote exploration of ideas and approaches to boost tourism in both the countries.

In a bid to make mountaineering a safe profession, training and rescue techniques would also be exchanged between the nations, a joint statement released by NMA and CTMA said. Common issues and agendas affecting mountain tourism would also be explored, the statement said. In order to develop creative mountain climbing activities, it is very important that CTMA and NMA deepen their friendship by forging mutual understanding, it said.

“The friendly relationship between the two organizations will help in providing livelihood to the people residing in the mountain region of both the countries,” said Ang Tshering Sherpa, President of NMA.

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Source: The Economic Times

UIAA focuses on Mountain Environment and Climbing

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The general assembly of International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) being held at Flagstaff, Arizona will focus on mountain environment, climbing and mountaineering ethics, access to nature, mountaineering expeditions, training standards.

UIAA focuses on mountain environment, climbing

UIAA focuses on mountain environment, climbing

The meeting will discuss on youth climbing and mountaineering mobilization, ice climbing development, UIAA safety standards, medical and anti-doping, along with other mountain related issues. The meeting is being organized A joint Nepali team of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) is taking part at the meeting to be held till October 18.

NMA President Ang Tshering Sherpa, First Vice President Santa Bir Lama, Central Executive Board Member Pemba Dorje Sherpa, and Secretary Suresh Man Shrestha and Under Secretary Ram Prasad Sapkota from the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA), are jointly representing Nepal in the assembly.

Sherpa who is also an Honorary Member of UIAA will give a presentation focusing on mountain, cultural and other tourism products of Nepal.

NMA is also proposing the general assembly for an approval to hold UIAA General Assembly 2016 in Kathmandu.

During the meeting, representative from Tourism Ministry will give a presentation on the government’s plans and policies for the development of mountain tourism in Nepal.

Source: Nepalmountainsnews

Tourism Strategy getting its final touch

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KATHMANDU, Nepal–The government is formulating Tourism Development Strategy for the overall development of the tourism sector. The strategy is being drafted and will be implemented in foreign countries through economic diplomacy, according Tourism Ministry.

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The strategy to be unveiled soon will be implemented in two phases. First phase to be launched from 2014 to 2018 will be focused on diversification and improvement while the second phase will be launched from 2019 to 2023

Nepal has been officially open for international tourism since 1951 and the05 sector today is an important employer.

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Thousands of foreign tourists visit country which is endowed with rich resources, including the Himalayas as a leading attraction and a wide range of cultural heritage sites.

Source: NepalMountainNews