This is a ten-episode series consisting of short videos that will explore topics related to sustainable tourism in Nepal. The series will cover the dos and don’ts of sustainable travel and other topics such as community-based tourism and discussions with experts on pertinent sustainability issues.
Sustainability Series Trailer
Episode 1: Promoting Community Tourism In Nepal
Episode 2: Waste Management In The Everest Region
Episode 3: Communities, Wildlife and Tourism
Episode 4: Making tourism an empowering sector for women
Yankila Sherpa: Yankila Sherpa is the former Tourism Minister of Nepal. She has also held various other leadership positions including former President of the Federation of Women Entrepreneurs of Nepal and Trekking Agency Association of Nepal. She is the Managing Director for Snow Leopard Trek.
Priyanka Singh: Priyanka Singh is the regional (South, East and Central Asia) representative for Planeterra Foundation, a leading non-profit that uses community tourism as a tool for poverty alleviation and women’s empowerment. For more information: https://planeterra.org
Reetal Rana: Reetal Rana is the Managing Director for Mid-Valley International College, a leading college that offers courses in hospitality management, among other degrees. Throughout her career, Ms. Rana has held various leadership positions both inside the education sector and outside. For more information: https://midvalley.edu.np
Episode 5: Sustainable Hotels
For more information on Tiger Mountain Pokhara Lodge: https://www.tigermountainpokhara.com
For more information on Traditional Comfort: http://traditionalcomfort.com
To find Travelife certified hotels: http://www.travelifecollection.com/home
Episode 6: The case for promoting Food Tourism in Nepal
Episode 7: Understanding Overtourism in the Nepalese context
Episode 8: Balancing Authenticity and Development
Speakers:
1. Ashutosh Tiwari: Mr. Ashutosh Tiwari is the managing director of Safal Partners, an investment and consulting firm based in Nepal (link: https://bit.ly/3iKHdY6). Mr. Tiwari’s areas of expertise include development and public policy, SME development, and non-profit management, among others. In 2011, he was recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader.
2. Marianne Heredge: Marianne Heredge is an auditor for Travelife, a Global Sustainable Tourism Council recognized certification platform for sustainability management. She has in-depth expertise on sustainable tourism. She has lived in Nepal for many years, and is a strong advocate for community-based tourism.