The three-day NATAS Travel 2016 is among the largest consumer and business focused marts in Singapore, according to Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). The Fair was organized by National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS).
Nepal stall entertained more than 50,000 direct queries on tourism revival in the aftermath of April earthquake and energy crisis, according to a statement issued by NTB. "NTB participated in the fair together with Nepali Consulate in Singapore," the statement added.
Singapore is an emerging market for Nepal. Data shows Nepal welcomed 6,408 tourists from Singapore in 2014. The number, however, dropped to 6,171 in 2015. According to NTB, eight Singaporean teams with 39 members attempted different Nepali mountains in 2014.
Singaporeans are interested in leisure and adventure activities. They travel in groups and like to visit heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley, make stops in Pokhara and Chitwan, or go to the mountains for trekking and mountaineering, the statement added.
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