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The Community Homestay Network is awarded with the fund of € 225,000 by Booking.com
The Community Homestay Network (CHN), a renowned company operating in line with the spirit of Sustainable and Responsible tourism in Nepal , has been selected by Booking.com – as among top 10 world startups in sustainable tourism for 2018, and has been awarded with the grant of € 225,000 from Booking Booster Program.
Himalayan Travel Mart 2018 ends with great promises.
The 2nd Himalayan Travel Mart 2018 (HTM 2018) kicked off in the capital on 1st of June to 3rd of June, 2018.
The HTM, hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Civil Aviation, was organised by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) in coordination with national and international tourism associations.
The HTM 2018 ended with several sessions, including an HTM conference, International Travel Bloggers and Media Conference, and a Buyers and Sellers Meet.
Annapurna Conservation Area welcomed a record 158,600 trekkers in 2017
As per the record of Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), a total of 158,578 foreign tourists visited the Annapurna Region, which is popular for mountain views and some of the best trekking trails in the world, in 2017. The number is 38.88 percent higher than the figures of 2016. Continue reading
Trekking route in Annapurna for people with disabilities comes into operation
KATHMANDU: A trekking route that was developed targeting the people with disabilities has come into operation in Annapurna Rural Municipality- 1 of Kaski district.
A New World Record to be set, Kami Rita Sherpa climbs Mt. Everest for the 22nd times.
KATHMANDU, Mar 29: Kami Rita Sherpa, one of the three world record holders for summiting the Mt. Everest most times, has embarked to set a new world record by climbing the world’s highest peak for 22 times.
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Annapurna Conservation Area welcomed a record 158,600 trekkers in 2017
As per the record of Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), a total of 158,578 foreign tourists visited the Annapurna Region, which is popular for mountain views and some of the best trekking trails in the world, in 2017. The number is 38.88 percent higher than the figures of 2016. Continue reading
Royal Mountain Travel organizes “Three Day Leadership” training for the Fresh Trekking and Tours Guides
Trekking guides are not just only leaders in the trekking trails, but they are the real brand ambassadors for the Nepalese Tourism Industry. Guests, after spending two weeks of trekking in the Himalayas, it is up to the characteristics of trekking guides if the vacation will be memorable. Every year, Royal Mountain Travel enrols ten to fifteen new trekking and tour guides in the company. This year Royal Mountain Travel organized a ‘Three Day Leadership (Trekking and Tours)” in its office to maintain a strong connection with the in-house sales team, senior trekking and tour guides with the new trekking guides. Continue reading
2017, A Good Year For The Nepalese Tourism Industry
The year, 2017 has been a good year for the tourism industry of Nepal. Factors like increasing tourist numbers, growing number of tourism enterprises, and positive vibes created by promotional programs organized by both Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the private sector indicate that the tourism sector has finally rebounded to the pre-quake level, according to tourism stakeholders. Continue reading
Kerung -Tibet to Kathmandu; the first hand highway experience connecting Nepal to China.
China allows the border at Kerung-Rasuwa (Nepal) to become a new checkpoint for international visitors, visiting Tibet – China from Nepal via overland, and vice-versa, already since August. However, apparently, the only highway, Rasuwua Gadi Highway, connecting Nepal and Tibet – China has been a lucrative route for traders of both countries, Nepal and China. Continue reading