Spain officially kicked off FITUR 2024 on January 24th! NATTA from Nepal led the way in this initiative and five additional Companies have joined the event. Our exhibition stall had the honour of hosting the official visit from H.E. Dr. Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal the esteemed Ambassador of Nepal to Spain.
Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) Sets Off for FITUR 2024 KATHMANDU, NEPAL - A team of ten distinguished representatives from the tourism sector of Nepal, under the leadership of NATTA Secretary Ms. Yubika Bhandari, has embarked on a journey to Madrid, Spain to participate in the globally acclaimed travel trade fair, FITUR 2024, taking place from January 24 to 28. The team comprises representatives from five esteemed travel companies: 1. Wonderland Travels Nepal Pvt. Ltd. 2. Trekking Read More
Kathmandu, Nepal, 14th January 2024 - The Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) organized a workshop and awareness session titled "Cyber Security Significance in the Travel Industry" at the Auditorium Hall of Nepal Tourism Board, Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu on 29th of Poush 2080 / 14th of January 2024. The event was aimed at addressing the current issues of various cyber-related challenges faced by the travel trade sector of Nepal. The session was graced by the presence of Superintendent Read More
On 7th January 2023, Mr Ramesh Thapa President of the National Association of Travel and Tour Agents (NATTA) visited Singh Durbar, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation. During his visit, he welcomed and congratulated Dr. Deepak Kafle, recently appointed Secretary of the Ministry. Mr Ramesh Thapa, other executive council members and NATTA secretariat addressed current challenges affecting the tourism industry. The delegation emphasized the importance of tackling these concerns and asked the Ministry to take solution-oriented steps. The visit Read More
NATTA Gandaki Province have organized Customer Service Training in Teeka Resort in Pokhara from 19th December till 23rd of December. It was instructed by Mr. Pankaj Pradhananga, an experienced Lecturer and Tourism Entrepreneur. Its objective was to equip participants with the necessary skills to excel in customer-facing roles, emphasizing effective responses to challenges and the demonstration of assertive yet polite communication. The significance of building rapport with customers through best-practice methods was underscored, ensuring seamless communication and an overall enhancement Read More
NATTA Lumbini province have successfully organized Air Ticket Training in Butwal from 18th December till 22nd December. The training was conducted by Mr. John Davis, an expert on Air Ticketing- AMADEUS. Its objective was to equip participants with the necessary skills to excel in airline ticketing. The five-day training, held from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm benefited 30 aspiring tourism enthusiasts and seasoned ticketing agents alike, constituting a comprehensive 20-hour course. Overall this training program seems well-organized and targeted toward Read More
NATTA recently wrapped up a fantastic training session in the beautiful city of Kathmandu. From the 18th to the 22nd of December travel enthusiasts gathered at the NTB Auditorium hall for an intensive Tour Product Development Training program. With over 29 eager participants the program was a huge success. Leading the way was the renowned Mr. Vinaya Shakya, a true expert in the field of travel. His wealth of knowledge and experience made the training sessions both informative and engaging.
We are excited to announce that the International Air Transport Association (IATA) will conduct a briefing session on the forthcoming change in local financial criteria for BSP Nepal. We cordially invite all our members to participate in this event as your presence and insights would be highly valued. Event Details: Date: December 14, 2023 Time: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Venue: Sanskritik Sansthan (Rastriya Nach Ghar) Jamal During this briefing session, industry experts and key stakeholders will discuss the important Read More
Ongoing Digital Capacity Building at Hotel City Palace, Nepalgunj, Lumbini Province, from December 9th to December 13th, 2023. Participants are delving into 4 hours of daily training from 8 am to 12 noon, unlocking the doors to digital excellence. This is the 7th training conducted by NATTA in partnership with UNDP, STLRP & NTB. Wishing good luck to all the travel agents gearing up for this transformative experience!
We are delighted to announce the successful completion of our 5-day Digital Capacity Building Training, a collaborative initiative with the Sustainable Tourism for Livelihood Recovery Project, in partnership with the Nepal Tourism Board and UNDP Nepal. The training took place at the Nepal Tourism Board from December 1 to December 5, 2023, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The training aimed to equip participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to navigate the digital landscape effectively. From crafting compelling content to Read More
The Five-day Customer Service Training in collaboration with Sustainable Tourism for Livelihood Recovery Project, a joint venture of Nepal Tourism Board and UNDP Nepal at Hotel Shrestha Residency in Simara from December 5th to 9th 2023. It aims to boost customer care skills in the travel tour sector. During the program, participants actively participate in discussions and hands-on exercises creating a supportive community of learners. With the skills acquired during the training we anticipate a noteworthy improvement in customer service Read More
Presently in progress is a noteworthy Digital Capacity Building training in Gandaki Province, spanning from December 7th to 11th, 2023. This initiative, a joint effort by NATTA in partnership with UNDP and NTB, is geared towards equipping over 35 travel agents with crucial digital skills. Under the guidance of instructor Amod Niroula, the training seeks to enhance participants' proficiency in utilizing digital tools effectively within the travel industry. The curriculum covers diverse areas such as online marketing, social media strategies, Read More
Customer care service is currently in the spotlight in Sudurpashchim Province with an ongoing training session at Hotel Soral Pvt. Ltd. from the 8th to the 12th of December, 2023. This training is a joint effort by NATTA in partnership with UNDP and NTB which aims to enhance the customer care skills of professionals in the region. The program focuses on various aspects of customer service including effective communication, problem-solving and building positive relationships. With this collaborative initiative Sudurpashchim Province Read More
Marking the 43rd World Tourism Day, from the regular calendar of events of NATTA, NATTA organized a noble activity Eleventh NATTA Blood Donation Program in collaboration with Frontline Hospital at Goma Ganesh Temple premises on Sunday, 25th September 2022. The program is conducted every year by NATTA, this year humanitarian gesture was shown by the members of NATTA, and other generous people at the event coordinated by NATTA Executive Member and Chairperson of Sports & Entertainment Committee Mr. Dendi Sherpa. For More Read More
The seventh NATTA Futsal Tournament in association with Frontline Hospital was held at Dhanyantari Futsal having a total of 9 teams from the tourism fraternity; NATTA Members, and Airlines on 24th September 2022. Team Sincere Travels were the champion of the tournament. On the occasion, Winners and Runner Ups of the NATTA Futsal Tournament were awarded. Team Precious Travel bagged the 2nd Runner Award, Team Open Sky Travel bagged the 1st Runner Up Trophy with a Cash Prize of Rs. 20,000 Read More
A "Heritage Walk in Bungamati" event was held on September 20, 2022, by UN Habitat in collaboration with NATTA in Bungamati, Ward 22 of the Lalitpur Metropolitan City on the occasion of World Tourism Day 2022. The walk was organized in the presence of chairperson LMC-22, NATTA (Nepal Association of Tours and Travels Agents) representatives and other local stakeholders. The major objective of this initiative was to assist the Bungamati community and local government in promoting tourism. An orientation program Read More
Government Officials, Diplomats, NTB officials and NATTA Members participated in the Hiking program organised to mark the International Mountain Tourism Day on 29th May 2022. NATTA in association with International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) China organized a Hiking Program on the Sankhu-Nagarkot route. The destination has great potential being nearest to the valley with a beautiful panoramic view of the Himalayan range and pristine nature. Participants gathered at NATTA Secretariat, Naxal and were sent off by the Proposed Ambassador of Read More
On 30th March 2022, NATTA XXIII Convention was held at Radisson Hotel Kathmandu. The theme of the celebration was "Rejuvenating Through Spiritual Tourism" to bring a special focus on spiritual tourism. In addition, NATTA also organized a preparatory event for Buddhist International Travel Mart (BITM). The event was organized as a preparation for the second edition of BITM going to be held at the end of May 2022. The event organized together with the Convention was conducted to publicize and Read More
Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) celebrated its 54th Annual General Meeting on July 13, 2021, in a Hybrid Style via Zoom Application. The inauguration of AGM had the physical presence of Chief Guest Mr. Yadab Prasad Koirala, Tourism Secretary of Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MOcTCA) and Special Guest Dr. Dhanajaya Regmi, CEO of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). Mr. Yadab Prasad Koirala and Dr. Dhanajaya Regmi spoke a few words regarding the current situation of Read More
NATTA in close coordination with Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) organized a webinar on Nepal's Buddhist sites with the motto of ‘Following the Footsteps of Buddha for Universal Peace and Prosperity' on 10th January 2021 at Kathmandu. Started with the Promo video covering the whole of the journey of our first edition of Buddhist International Travel Mart (BITM) 2019 and the special video of Goodwill Message shared by Venerable Metteya Sakyaputta, Vice Chairman, Lumbini Development Trust, the Webinar was officially inaugurated Read More
