Association of Buddhist Tour Operators (ABTO) celebrated its 4th International Convention on December 10-12, 2021, in Bodh Gaya with a three-day conference on the Theme ‘2,566 Years of Buddhism: Its Relevance Today.
Representatives from Nepal Tourism Board, NATTA, TAAN and HAN participated in the event. While addressing the event, the delegation from Nepal participating in the event emphasised the formulation of a common action plan to promote religious tourism between Nepal and India that will benefit both countries as they share a centuries-old close bond and similar culture and religion. He emphasised cooperation to promote religious tourism in the countries as both Nepal and India are connected to issues related to Lord Buddha. And it would help with the economic and social development of both the countries.
At the convention, experts tabled various working papers and a business-to-business session was also organised during the event. The program was coordinated by ABTO General Secretary Mr. Kaulesh Kumar.