Nepal celebrates 35th World Tourism Day

Nepal celebrates 35th World Tourism Day

With the theme, ‘Development of Tourism and Community’ International Tourism Day-2014 was observed in the Capital Kathmandu.

The International Tourism Day is marked every year on September 27 since 1980, following the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) decision so as to raise awareness on the social, cultural, economical and financial importance of tourism through such a worldwide celebration.

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Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA), Nepal Tourism Board and Private sector organizations organized a rally on Saturday morning.

On the same occasion, Sureshman Shrestha, the Chairman of Nepal Tourism Board, declared ‘Kaulepani Gaun’ of Lamjung district as a ‘World Tourism Day Village’ for 2014/15.

Chairman Shrestha urged for a unity between government agencies and private companies to promote tourism in the country.

He also informed that another international airport will be constructed in Bhairawaha in view with the promotion of tourism expanding the air connectivity.

Similarly, Forum for Village Tourism Promotion’s Chairman Chitra Bahadur Gurung underscored the need for the village-centered tourism rather than the city-oriented one.

While some 0.8 million tourists visited Nepal in 2013, the government aims to increase the influx of the tourists to 0.9 million at the end of this fiscal year, Shrestha added.

According to the Main Organizing Committee, the International Tourism Day was observed with fanfare in all 75 districts across the country.

Source: Nepalmountainnews

Nepal celebrates 34th World Tourism Day

Nepal celebrates 34th World Tourism Day
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Nepal celebrates 34th World Tourism Day with the aim to promote water tourism in Nepal. This year’s theme celebration “Tourism and Water: Protecting Our Common Future” is focused on raising awareness on usability of water resources. Given the water and electricity scarcity in Nepal, the theme is pertinent with the need of the hour on improving energy efficiency and using renewable energy technologies.

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Throughout this month, various tourism and environmental organizations have explored ways to enhance tourism through available water resources in Nepal. Bagmati River Cleaning Campaign among one of such efforts has been well received and appreciated by locals. A large number of volunteers also joined this initiative.
Nepal Association of Rafting Agents (NARA) organized rafting on Trishuli River on September 25 as part of its efforts to promote water tourism. They are also organizing clean-up program and rafting in Trishuli and Bhotekoshi rivers today.
As every year, Nepal Tourism Boards will be welcoming tourists entering the country through Tribhuwan International Airport and other entry points. Member hotels of Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) will provide 25 percent discount on food to all tourists.
The Hotel Association of Nepal, Nepal Association of Rafting Agents, Nepal Mountaineering Association, Thamel Tourism Development Committee, Restaurant and Bar Association of Nepal, Tour Guide Association of Nepal, Nepal Tourist Vehicle Association, Trekking and Tour Operators Association of Nepal, Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents, and Journalists’ Association for Tourism Nepal are some of the associations which will organise various programmes to mark the 34th World Tourism Day.
Awareness rallies, clean up campaigns, street festival, cultural programs are being organized in the districts and in the capital. Kathmandu Metropolitan City will allow free entry to foreign tourists visiting Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan and Bhaktapur will also be holding several programs.

Source: http://thegreathimalayatrail.org