A collaborative consultation workshop was conducted by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), Sustainable Tourism for Livelihood Recovery Project (STLRP), and UNDP Nepal. Officials from the Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation, Ministry of Finance, NTB Executive Members, and representatives from prominent tourism associations gathered to deliberate on a forthcoming tourism project. UNDP Nepal expressed strong interest in sustaining its involvement in the development and growth of Nepal’s tourism sector. The ongoing success of UNDP Nepal’s current STLRP project, scheduled to conclude in July 2024, underscores their commitment to fostering positive impacts in the realm of tourism. Mr. Ramesh Thapa, representing the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA), participated in a program held at the Dhulikhel Lodge Resort in Kavre from January 19th to 21st, 2024.
Looking ahead as Nepal’s tourism sector gradually returns to its rhythm post-epidemic disruptions, there is a collective effort to promote tourism. Future initiatives aim to boost the tourism industry by providing training to businesses, enhancing efficiency and offering data related to tourism. Additionally, there are plans for branding and rebranding tourism destinations to make the tourism business more viable and supportive.