GetInNepal

Three good news today regarding promotion of Tourism in Nepal.

Business-Standard.com from Press Trust of India / New Delhi talks about ADB’s big support to tourism in the region:
“The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved $57.5 million (around Rs 265.6 crore) in grants and loans to India, Nepal and Bangladesh to develop major tourism sites, including Buddhist sites.”

(Press Trust Of India) PTINews.com talks about Nepal hosting the 3rd International Himalayan Travel Mart:
“With the objective of promoting Nepal as a prime tourist destination and to explore its tourism products to the international market, the country will host the third international Himalayan Travel Mart and 43rd Congress of United Federation of Travel Agents’ Association (UFTAA) from November 20 to 24.”

EconomicTimes.IndiaTimes.com talks about Emirates airlines planning to increase flight frequency to Kolkata:
“With the introduction of additional flights and competitive fares, we hope to boost travel enquiries by approximately 25% to and from the city,” said Mr Orhan Abbas, vice president, India & Nepal, Emirates Airline.”

All these are welcome news. These steps will undoubtedly lift the standards and increase the influx of tourists in Nepal. We are also excited and supportive of the government’s latest efforts to boost air traffic and update the airports.

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