On behalf of GIZ (German International Cooperation) and ICIMOD (International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development), four delegates visited NATTA Secretariat on 14th June 2016 to discuss on the initiations that would make tourism in high mountain areas more sustainable, especially in the trekking segment. Mr. Eike Otto, Tourism and Regional Development Consultant highlighted on the actions that can be implemented in the mountains / Kailash areas.
President Mr. Madhu Sudan Acharya briefed about NATTA’s concern in reviving Nepal’s Tourism which has weakened a lot after the April 2015 earthquake and the blockade imposed by the neighboring India and also the internal political issues. He expressed that NATTA would always be ready to work in tandem with govt. or non govt. organizations for the conservation of environment.
Similarly, CEO Prof. Dr. Hari Sarmah praised the activities of ICIMOD that expressed NATTA’s satisfaction over the fact that ICIMOD has been working in close coordination and proximity with concerned ministries.
The team is cooperating with tour operators from the German speaking source markets and are currently searching for synergies and potential partners at local level.