President Mr. CN Pandey and Secy. General Mr. Ramesh Thapa attended an Interaction Program at Chitwan on 19th April in regard to promotion of tourism events in Province No. 3, organized by Province No.3, Hetauda. The Interaction was held with tourism personalities comprising of associations and other tourism organizations to have the discussion on how Province No.3 can have promotional implements in cooperation with private sector. Also the discussion involved the study of memorandum prepared by Province No. 3 on their tourism potentials in infrastructure, Culture, agriculture and their service.
As travel trade are in the middle of the crisis, due to disturbance in the flight operations of Jet Airways especially for the sector of India. Thus, on smooth and continuous operation of flights to India, NATTA Secretary General Mr. Ramesh Thapa and Executive Member Mr. Raju Dhakal visited Nepal Airlines to request for the additional flights in Delhi sector. They also requested Nepal Airlines to soon operate their regular flights to China, Japan and other potential countries.
IPP Mr. Madhusudan Acharya had a courtesy meet with Mr. Min Thein, VP of Union of Myanmar Travel Association (UMTA) on 12th April 2019 at Myanmar. The meeting basically discussed for the promotion of both countries and apprised on the upcoming VNY 2020 and BITM 2020. UMTA has currently over 1200 members throughout the country.
Nepal Association of Tour Travel Agents (NATTA) is organizing a 10 day long Training Program from 15th – 25th April 2019 at NATTA Secretariat as a part of Skill Development Training. This training package is specially designed for new staffs or beginner in tourism industry who desire to learn on travel and ticketing. The session will be 3 hours each day combining both theoretical and practical knowledge on IATA/BSP update, GDS, Digital Marketing and more. The application has been opened with Registration fee of Rs. 7000 for NATTA Members and Rs. 9000 for Non NATTA Members including hi tea and learning materials. NATTA has been frequently organizing such kinds of Skill Development Training and have more such trainings in the coming days. NATTA believes that, from these kinds of training, members will be updated with latest changes and be benefited by upgrading their personal working capability for the up-liftment of Read More
Preparation for NATTA’s upcoming events BTTF and China Sales Mission 2019 has almost completed and ready to take off for the tourism promotion of Nepal. Both events are in conjunction with Nepal Tourism Board. Briefing Session to apprise on the programs with the participants for both of the programs were held at NATTA Secretariat on 5th April individually. Mr. Sudarshan Nepal has been nominated as Coordinator for China Sales Mission 2019 and Mr. Hemraj Bastola as Coordinator for Nepal’s Participation in BTTF 2019 by NATTA Board. BTTF 2019 Bangladesh Travel & Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2019 is being held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 18-20 April 2019. More than 18 companies are participating as exhibitor in Nepal Pavilion. The final participants are: Company Sea & Sky Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd. Ananda Adventure Treks Pvt. Ltd. Noble Treks Pvt. Ltd. Adventure Himalaya Travel & Treks Pvt. Ltd. Landmark Hotel Resorts & Read More
Mr. Tanaphum Leelaporn, Consular of Thai Embassy to Nepal were at NATTA Secretariat on 2nd April 2019 to have a meeting with NATTA Executives and some of the Outbound Tour Operators. On behalf of members, NATTA President Mr. CN Pandey firstly apprised on the current visa issues faced by outbound tour operators. Adding, Mr. Pandey also enlightened on the cordial relation between Thailand and Nepal that has been maintained since years and encouraged to further strengthen settling such issues that has raised since long. The participants in the meeting suggested to have equal procedures for all as some operators seemed to have outflow during the visa procedures. They also requested to have Provision of Free Visa to Nepal, Bank Guarantee consideration in group visa issuance and so on. Mr. Leelaporn assured of Thai Embassy’s providing best service to all the clients and assured to solve the issues effectively to the Read More
Another edition of Suklaphanta Tourism Festival 2075 started on Friday, the 29th March 2019 in the premises of Suklaphanta National Park, Majhgaun. The festival was well attended and actively participated in by the tourism stakeholders from all over the district and country. Invited guests NATTA Central President Mr. CN Pandey and Executives were present in the festival. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, President Mr. Pandey highlighted on the infrastructure development and promotion of the different potential destinations of Province No. 7. He also suggested to initiate in bringing Tax Free development programs that invites private sector for the growth of tourism. NATTA Central 1st VP Mr. Achyut Sharma Guragain, Secretary General Mr. Ramesh Thapa Joint Treasurer Mr. Surendra Bhattarai and Executive Members Mr. Amrit Kumar Dhakal, Mr. Shreeram Pandey and Mr. Hemraj Bastola were present in the inauguration. To support the government's initiative of Visit Nepal 2020 campaign, Bhimdutta Municipality Read More
NATTA PROVINCE NO. 4, GANDAKI NATTA Province No. 4, Gandaki held its 24th AGM at Rupakot Resort, Pokhara on 9th March 2019. The annual general meeting had the participation of high level government officials, tourism dignitaries and delegates from NATTA Central Association, NATTA Province No.1, 5, 7 and NATTA Palpa Chapter. The inaugural session was followed by close-session. NATTA President Mr. CN Pandey, 1st V.P Mr. Achyut Sharma Guragain, Secretary General Mr. Ramesh Thapa, Executive Members Ms. Geeta Dhakal and Mr. Hem Raj Bastola participated in the AGM. NATTA PROVINCE NO. 1, KAKADVITTA NATTA Province No.1, was held in Biratnagar on 16th March 2019. NATTA 1st V.P Mr. Achyut Sharma Guragain, Executive Members Ms. Inu Thapa, Mr. Amrit Kumar Dhakal and Mr. Hem Raj Bastola participated in the AGM. After the completion of AGM, all the invitees were taken on a Excursion tour to Hile, Dhankuta organized by NATTA Read More
UFTAA Extra-ordinary Assembly (EGA) and Annual General Assembly (AGA) 2019 was convened on 25th -27th March, 2019, at Hotel Crowne Plaza Istanbul Harbiye, Istanbul, Turkey. Along with that UFTAA Board Meeting was also held where Immediate Past President of NATTA Mr. Madhusudan Acharya attended the meeting as a Board Director. After General Assembly, a new Board has been formed. IPP Mr. Acharya served for 2 years (2017-2019) as a Board of Director in UFTAA representing NATTA and Nepal. The grand event was hosted in support of UFTAA Member, TURSAB Turkey.
Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) delegation led by President Mr. CN Pandey visited Secretary of Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Mr. Mohan Krishna Sapkota on 28th March 2019 welcoming and congratulating for his successful tenure. On the meeting submitting a 13-point suggestion to the newly appointed tourism secretary, NATTA stressed on strengthening NAC to attract more tourists in the country. The delegation further requested Mr. Sapkota to bring concrete plans and programmes to operate the two new Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft. As NAC is currently facing a loss, NATTA urged Sapkota to support NAC to overcome the challenges. Besides, NATTA also suggested the secretary to make the exchange of US dollars easier for tourists travelling to Tibet, Mansarovar Kailash and Bhutan via land route of Nepal, operate 24 hours of operation of Tribhuvan International Airport, establish Tourism University and so on. The delegation had the Read More
Pilgrim Travel & Tours was welcomed as New NATTA Member on NATTA 24th Board Meeting at NATTA Secretariat. President CN Pandey and Executives at Board welcomed and presented Certificate of New Membership along with publication materials of NATTA.
International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) is initiating the first International Mountain Tourism Day on May 29, 2019 on the occasion of International Sagarmatha Day in Nepal. On this regard, to have the discussions and suggestion on making the program success, the delegations of IMTA were at Nepal and had a series of meeting with Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA), Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and NATTA. IMTA proposed to work together with MoCTCA and NTB to make the initiation a success. NATTA has been acknowledged as a very important IMTA Council member. The proposal of organizing International Mountain Tourism Day in Nepal was announced in the annual meeting of IMTA held on October 12 to 13 in Guiyang, China. International Mountain Tourism Alliance is a non-government, non-profit international organization established with the approval of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, and voluntarily formed by destination management agencies, Read More
Bangladesh Travel & Tourism Fair (BTTF) - 2019 In an aid of promotion of Nepal, Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA) is participating in the Bangladesh Travel & Tourism Fair (BTTF) - 2019 to be held from 18th -20th April 2019 at Dhaka, Bangladesh in coordination with Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). COTTM and Nepal China Sales Mission 2019 NATTA together with Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) is planning to coordinate the participation of Nepalese tourism stakeholders in China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market (COTTM) in National Agricultural Exhibition Center, Beijing, China from 15th -17th April 2018. And coinciding with COTTM, like in the previous year, Nepal China Sales Mission – 2019 will be coordinated by NATTA in four different cities of China together with Nepal Tourism Board. A notice for participation in all the above events will be circulated among NATTA members and other Read More
International Tourist Guide Day was celebrated on 21st February 2019 organized by Tourist Guide Association of Nepal (TURGAN) at Nepal Tourism Board. Participating on the occasion, NATTA 1st VP Mr. Achyut Guragain firstly congratulated all the people associated with tourism in celebrating this day. As Guides would be the first face representing country, Mr. Guragain also focused on dress and proper hygiene of the Guides and also recommended for Refreshment and Training programs for Guide.
In the past several days, after Tribhuvan International Airport had been reformed and renovated, one of the issue that had been a big concern was for the tourist vehicles. As tourist had to face the hassles during pick up and drop after TIA opened its new parking area and only Airport Taxis were placed around airport premises. On this regard, for the management of parking for tourist vehicle, several meetings were held and letters were sent to concerned departments by NATTA. Therefore, after the joint meeting with Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), CAAN, TIA Traffic Police and NATTA represented by 1st VP Mr. Achyut Sharma Guragain and Mr. Hemraj Bastola on 20th February 2019, it was decided to facilitate for tourist vehicle as: At the time of pick up/drop, the vehicle will first park in the new parking area and coordinating with the parked vehicle in airport premises parking, tourist transport Read More
The 4th edition of the Bengal Travel Mart (BTM) was held in Siliguri from February 5 to February 7 2019. The mart was organised by the travel industry with Eastern Himalaya Travel and Tour Operators Association (EHTTOA) at the helm. Buyers and Sellers from different countries participated in the event showcasing their expertise and identifying the thriving business opportunities in West Bengal. The inaugural ceremony of the event also staged a beautifully choreographed cultural performance representing the diverse communities of West Bengal. NATTA Representatives, Executive Member Mr. Amrit Kumar Dhakal and Mr. Hemraj Bastola participated at the Bengal Travel Mart.
Nepal showcased in FITUR which started from 23.01.2019 till 27.01.2019 at capital of Spain, Madrid. Swoyambhu structured Nepal Pavilion was admired by all the participants and visitors and has been assumed to be best Stand. Since the very first day the Nepalese Exhibitors experienced good response from the visitors and media persons in FITUR. At the FITUR, First Secretary and Acting Ambassador of Nepal to Spain, Mr. Harihar Kant Poudel visited Nepal Pavilion and interacted with participants of FITUR. While it also had presence of various tourism dignitaries from Nepal and dignitaries residing in Spain as Trade Visitors. Like in the past years, NATTA has been regularly coordinating Nepal's participation in FITUR in conjunction with Nepal Tourism Board showcasing tourism products of Nepal. This year, Nepal’s participation is coordinated by NATTA 2nd Vice President Mrs. Sangita Jirel Bade. The participation comprises of 16 Nepalese travel companies and hotels. Vista Travels Read More
NATTA organized an honor and interaction program with newly elected members of SOTTO Nepal at NATTA Secretariat on 25th January 2019. NATTA President Mr. CN Pandey and Executive Members felicitated the President and the members of the SOTTO executive body. During the interaction, both NATTA and SOTTO team expressed their commitment for collaboration with each other for the promotion of Nepalese tourism as both organizations share common interest in working for tourism. SOTTO President Mr. Madhusudan Upadhyay highlighted that this newly formed team of SOTTO will always work for the betterment prosperity and will work in tandem for better tourism in the days to come. In conclusion, NATTA President Mr. Pandey entrusted on full support to and fro of the associations and wished the team of SOTTO a successful tenure.
The 52nd AGM of NATTA was successfully accomplished on the 15th January 2019 at Hotel Yak &Yeti. The program was inaugurated by Hon’ble Parliament Speaker Mr. Krishna Bahadur Mahara. During his speech, Hon’ble Speaker expressed his full support for bringing the required legal reforms for the development of the tourism sector and expressed that the tourism sector has made a significant contribution to the nation’s overall economic development. Hon’ble Mr. Mahara also praised the role of NATTA through its active works towards promoting Nepal as a major tourist destination and encouraging tourists from across the world to visit Nepal. Similarly, Former Minister Mr. Gyanendra Bahadur Karki stressed the need of making the tourism sector dignified and systematic. He stressed on the development of tourism infrastructures for attracting quality tourists in the country. Tourism Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Mr. Krishna Prasad Devkota urged the tourism entrepreneurs to Read More
In Nepal, tourist arrival has shown a rapid recovery after the earthquakes of 2015. Total arrivals neared the one-million mark for the first time. Buoyed by the growth in tourist arrivals in recent years, Nepal has already set a target of welcoming 1.5 million international visitors by 2020. Tourism sector holds immense potentials for Nepalese economy that can provide stimulus to other sectors through backward and forward linkages. The best part of tourism revenue is that it trickles down to the grassroots level, benefiting people affected by tourism activities. However, given the huge potentials for tourism development backed with pristine natural environment, abundant wildlife and rich culture and traditions, tourism development in Nepal is far below expectations. This is mainly due to infrastructure bottlenecks, lack of proper connectivity, decentralization of tourism activities to new areas and diversification of tourism products and services. Most of the tourists coming to Nepal are Read More
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