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Entrepreneurs demand govt introduce tourism promotion plans

Published On: September 13, 2024 10:05 AM NPT By: Enika Rai

KATHMANDU, Sept 13: Entrepreneurs have called on the government to introduce plans to promote tourism. They have expressed dissatisfaction that even two months after the formation of the new government, there is still no clear plan for improving the tourism sector.

CAAN and pilots trade allegations over rising air accidents

Published On: September 3, 2024 01:25 PM NPT By: Enika Rai

KATHMANDU, Sept 3: Despite repeated air accidents causing significant damage and loss of life in the country, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) and pilots have only exchanged accusations regarding the incidents. Instead of focusing on accident prevention, the primary stakeholders have been trying to deflect blame onto each other to avoid responsibility.

Govt collects Rs 1.34 billion in revenue from casinos

Published On: August 23, 2024 08:15 PM NPT By: Enika Rai

KATHMANDU, Aug 23: The government has collected more than Rs 1.25 billion in revenue from casinos. The Department of Tourism (DoT) collected Rs 1.34 billion in royalties, renewals, additional fees, and fines from casinos in the fiscal year 2023/24.

Stakeholders see Public-Private Partnership a key to tackle Nepal's underperforming intl' airports

Published On: August 13, 2024 01:20 PM NPT By: Enika Rai

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: Stakeholders believe that the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model should be adopted to fully operate international airports. Despite billions of rupees in loans from donor agencies, the international airports in Pokhara and Bhairahawa have yet to become fully operational. Experts suggest that if the government is unable to manage international air traffic and provide necessary services, the PPP model could be a viable solution.

CAAN Director General Adhikari ‘banned’ from entering Prime Minister's Office

Published On: August 9, 2024 12:45 PM NPT By: Enika Rai

KATHMANDU, Aug 9: The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has prohibited Pradeep Adhikari, the director general of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), from entering the PMO.

Over Rs 177 million collected from tourists visiting Hanuman Dhoka area

Published On: August 9, 2024 10:45 AM NPT By: Enika Rai

KATHMANDU, AUG 8: The Office of Municipal Executive of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has collected an amount of Rs 177.3 million from tourism and other service fees levied on tourists visiting the Hanuman Dhoka Durbar Area in the fiscal year 2023/24.

Travel vlogs promoting Nepal’s tourism

Published On: August 2, 2024 03:30 PM NPT By: Enika Rai

KATHMANDU, Aug 2: Travel bloggers are promoting Nepal’s tourism to the world. Recently, both foreign and domestic travel bloggers have been creating and sharing videos about various tourist destinations in Nepal online, which has been increasing global awareness of the country’s tourism.

Tourism Board faces challenges in work execution and budget allocation due to lack of leadership

Published On: July 20, 2024 11:55 AM NPT By: Enika Rai

KATHMANDU, July 20: The Nepal Tourism Board has been without an executive head since January 29, when the tenure of former CEO Dhananjay Regmi ended.

Govt's plan to celebrate 2023 to 2033 as ‘Tourism decade’ remains unimplemented

Published On: July 11, 2024 09:05 AM NPT By: Enika Rai

TAPLEJUNG, July 10: Tourism entrepreneurs have suggested pushing the ‘Tourism Decade’ two years later to 2025 against the government's declaration to observe it in 2023.

Procedural gaps boost unauthorized ‘record attempts’ on Everest

Published On: June 26, 2024 10:40 AM NPT By: Enika Rai

KATHMANDU, June 25: In the absence of clear procedures for conducting activities in the mountainous region, even 'DJing' has been allowed there.

Thamel not benefitting as expected from decision to keep it open round the clock

Published On: June 21, 2024 04:05 PM NPT By: Enika Rai

KATHMANDU, June 21: According to businessmen, besides night entertainment businesses, other businesses in the Thamel area, open 24 hours from April 13, have not flourished. According to the local businessmen, even after two months of the implementation of the decision to allow these businesses to operate round the clock with the aim of enhancing economic activities and promoting tourism in the Thamel area, these businesses have not grown as expected.

Trekking route to Mount Api Base Camp opens (with pictures)

Published On: May 17, 2024 10:03 AM NPT By: Enika Rai

KATHMANDU, May 17: The trekking route leading to Mount Api Base Camp Trek in Darchula of a Sudurpaschim Province has been operated and necessary infrastructure set up for tourists.

Tourism entrepreneurs advocate free visa policy to boost tourist arrivals in Nepal

Published On: March 19, 2024 07:45 PM NPT By: Enika Rai

KATHMANDU, March 19: Although the government aims to attract more foreign tourists, inadequate policies have hindered this effort. Stakeholders point out that while countries with high tourist inflow have simplified entry permits, Nepal's restrictions to a few countries have stifled tourism growth.

Nepal: Tourism entrepreneurs fear displacement as tourism campaigns to bring in more tourists are largely limited to announcements

Published On: March 11, 2024 05:45 PM NPT By: Enika Rai

KATHMANDU, March 11: Tourism entrepreneurs have alleged that the government's tendency to announce tourism campaigns for gaining popularity without making necessary plans to implement the campaign has failed to increase the number of foreign tourists visiting Nepal.

Breaking Barriers: Angel Lama champions LGBTQ+ rights and environmental advocacy on global stage

Published On: March 8, 2024 12:45 PM NPT By: Enika Rai

Angel Lama, a transgender woman, has served as an advocacy officer at the Blue Diamond Society for four years, focusing on providing sexuality and reproductive education to queer youth locally, nationally, and internationally. Lama is also a co-founder of the 'Eco Warriors' community, a youth queer group dedicated to advocating climate change awareness from the perspective of queer and sexual and gender minority communities.

Preeti Khatri: A trailblazer in adventure tourism

Published On: March 8, 2024 10:45 AM NPT By: Enika Rai

Preeti Khatri, 33, a native of Patan, Lalitpur, is a trailblazer in adventure tourism, particularly through her role as the director of Nepal Trail Series. Beyond this title, she is celebrated among Nepali and international runners for her successful organization of trail races, earning her the reputation as an adventure zone promoter.

Nepal’s tourism sector seeks boost from Indian and Chinese visitors

Published On: February 29, 2024 08:00 AM NPT By: Enika Rai

KATHMANDU, Feb 29: Nepal's tourism sector could experience growth by attracting a percentage of tourists from neighboring India and China.

Nepal sees a boom in hotel construction

Published On: February 26, 2024 08:36 AM NPT By: Enika Rai

KATHMANDU, Feb 26: Investors are rapidly investing in hotels in the hope of substantial rise in the arrival of tourists.

Govt yet to receive over Rs 110 million from three casinos

Published On: February 16, 2024 06:00 PM NPT By: Enika Rai

KATHMANDU, Feb 16: The government has not received payments exceeding Rs 110 million from three casinos this year. Central Media, located in Kathmandu's Khichapokhari, Ratna Services, based in Biratnagar, and Venue Creation have failed to pay over Rs 119 million to the government, including royalty, renewal, and additional fees.

Demolition of structures from PADT's usurped property, committee to scout new land

Published On: January 31, 2024 09:15 PM NPT By: Enika Rai

KATHMANDU, Jan 31: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kirati, has directed Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) to demolish the illegal structures built on the land of PADT. He has given the instruction to immediately remove the structures built on the land of the Trust.