A momentous occasion unfolded on 27th April 2024, as (NATTA) President, Mr. Ramesh Thapa, graced the 3rd Nepal Franchise & Distribution Show at the Kathmandu Marriott Hotel. The event was further dignified by the presence of H.E. Ambassador Shri Naveen Srivastava Ji, Embassy of India, Kathmandu. The event served as a beacon of entrepreneurship and innovation, illuminating new pathways for Startups & Indian Businesses in Nepal. As we stand on the cusp of an exciting era, startups are emerging as the backbone of our economy. Nestled between India and China, two of the world's fastest-growing economies, Nepal is strategically positioned to unlock immense opportunities for tourism and business expansion. The government of Nepal is paving the way for this growth with policies that facilitate foreign investment and promote economic development. As the President of NATTA, Mr. Thapa underscored the potential for collaboration and franchising in the travel business between Nepal Read More
April 17th, 2024, NATTA hosted a dynamic interactive discussion session at Hotel Dusit Princes. We had the honour to have the presence of the Honorable Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Mr. Hit Bahadur Tamang, together with our Past President Council, Executive Board and NATTA Secretariat team. The conversation focused on contemporary issues of the travel industry, highlighting key challenges by NATTA president Mr. Ramesh Thapa and a special presentation by our Secretary General Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya. We are pleased to report that Minister Tamang has urged us to take this concern with the Prime Minister, Finance Minister and other concerned ministries for industrial sustainability.
Tourism organizations have appealed to Finance Minister Barshman Pun for the removal of the luxury tax, submitting a memorandum last Friday outlining critical issues for the upcoming budget. Binayak Shah, President of the Hotel Association Nepal (HAN), highlighted that while Nepal's tourism sector can cater to 3.5 million tourists with quality services, current arrivals only utilize one-third of this capacity, resulting in financial constraints for the sector. Shah emphasized the need for a thorough budget review and the implementation of suitable policies and plans for institutional development to foster sectoral growth. He advocated for a broader tax rate and eliminating luxury hotel taxes in the forthcoming budget. Similarly, the President of NATTA, Ramesh Thapa, criticized the impracticality of air travel taxes and called for their removal. In addition to the issues outlined in the memorandum, President Shah stressed the importance of recognizing the hotel and tourism industry as a national Read More
Warm congratulations and best wishes to the newly appointed Board Members of the Nepal Tourism Board: Mr. Ram Prasad Sapkota, Mr. Rishiram Bhandari and Mr. Rajendra Bahadur Lama An event was organized by NATTA at its Secretariat office in Naxal, Kathmandu in the presence of President Ramesh Thapa and other Board members alongside the NATTA Secretariat team. We wish them a successful tenure ahead filled with notable accomplishments and continued prosperity.
The Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) participated officially in the MATTA Fair 2024 showcasing the best of Nepalese tourism and destinations. NATTA's delegation included esteemed members such as President Mr. Ramesh Thapa, Immediate Past President Mr. Achyut Guragain, First Vice President Mr. Pramod Dahal, and Treasurer Mr. Raj Kumar Devkota, along with executive members and MATTA Fair Coordinator Mr. Suresh Amgain. Together with representatives from 14 prominent travel companies, they highlighted Nepal's natural beauty, cultural richness and adventure opportunities to an international audience. During the event on Day 2, His Excellency Mr. Dilli Raj Poudel, the Ambassador to Malaysia of Nepal visited the Nepal Pavilion at the MATTA Fair 2024. He toured all the participants' stalls and extended his best wishes to them. This collaborative effort among businesses marks a significant milestone in promoting Nepal's tourism sector globally. The participating companies in the fair are: • Apoorva Read More
The Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) and other 14 travel companies are off-boarded to Malaysia for the participation of MATTA Fair 2024. NATTA President Mr. Ramesh Thapa, Immediate Past President Mr. Achyut Guragain, First Vice President Mr. Pramod Dahal and Treasurer Mr. Raj Kumar Devkota are participating along with the executive members/MATTA Fair Coordinator Mr. Suresh Amgain and 14 participants of travel companies are ready to display the best of Nepalese tourism and destinations at this event. Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya, Secretary General along with Executive members of NATTA and Secretariat CEO Mr. Raghunath Bidari sends their best wishes at Tribhuvan International Airport to all participants. The collaborative attitude among these businesses is an important milestone in promoting Nepal's natural beauty, cultural magnificence and adventure opportunities to an international audience at this Malaysian Travel Trade Fair. The participants include representatives from the following companies: 1) Apoorva Tours Read More
On March 17th, a debriefing session took place at the NATTA Secretariat for the upcoming MATTA Fair 2024. The briefing was led under the guidance of Mr. Ramesh Thapa, President of NATTA, with NATTA’s Secretary General, Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya, also in attendance. Mr. Suresh Amagain the event coordinator of MATTA and CEO of NATTA Secretariat. The session, attended by 14 other prominent company representatives, served as a platform to strategize and coordinate efforts for this significant industry event. The fourteen reputable travel companies are listed below: 1. Touch Kailash Travels and Tours Pvt.Ltd 2. Global Treks and Expedition 3. Scenic Mountain Travels and Tours Pvt.Ltd 4. Mission Nepal Holidays 5. Leaf Holidays Treks and Expedition Pvt.Ltd 6. Nepal Dream Travels Service Pvt. ltd 7. Pristine Nepal 8. Recreation Holidays 9. Namaste Holidays Tours and Treks 10. Sports Tours and Travel 11. Soham Journeys Pvt.Ltd 12. Apoorva Tours and Travel Read More
On March 12, the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) had the pleasure of welcoming the newly appointed Honorable Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Mr. Hit Bahadur Tamang, at the Government of Nepal. The event was led by NATTA President, Mr. Ramesh Thapa, and was attended by Immediate Past President Mr. Achyut Guragain, First Vice President Mr. Pramod Dahal, Secretary General Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya, Banke Chapter President Mr. Shreeram Sigdel, other executive board members, and the CEO of the NATTA secretariat. We are excited about the prospect of fostering productive partnerships under Mr. Tamang's leadership to further enhance the tourism sector.
The immigration department has started e-visa, online payment service, Electronic Travel Authorization and Trekking Permits. Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayankaji Shrestha inaugurated the service on 9th of February, 2024. From Friday, the department has started providing automated services to the immigration administration completely online. According to this, the service will be available at home by fully digital and automatic operation in the immigration department and its offices. The first customer of the online payment service started by the department is Nilhari Bastola, president of Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN), and the e-visa was given to a foreign citizen. NATTA President Mr Ramesh Thapa and CEO of NATTA Secretariat Mr Raghunath Bidari were key participants. Notably, other prestigious associations of the tourism industry were also present at the event. We would like to thank the Immigration Department for putting together this program. We also look forward to working Read More
NATTA, NARA, and TAN made a vital contribution to determining the future of our tourism business. They jointly submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Mr Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Mr. Sudan Kirati, demanding the nomination of Tourism Board members on merit.
A group of sixteen distinguished officials from Nepal's tourism sector led by NATTA Executive Member Mr. Bishnu Pandey has travelled to Dhaka, Bangladesh to attend the Bangladesh Travel & Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2024, which will take place from February 1 to 3. The delegation includes representatives from ten reputable travel companies: 1. Mission Nepal Holidays 2. Nepal Big Mountain Travel Company Pvt. Ltd 3. MD Adventure Travel and Tours 4. Trekking Venue Nepal 5. Recreation Holidays Pvt. Ltd 6. Global Treks and Expeditions Pvt. Ltd 7. Radha Krishna Holidays Pvt. Ltd. 8. Namaste Tourism And Holidays Pvt. Ltd 9. Enchanted Yatra Pvt. Ltd. 10. Aura Vacation Pvt. Ltd Mr. Achyut Guragain, Immediate Past President and Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya, Secretary General, attended the farewell ceremony at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu together with other NATTA board members. Throughout the event, these participating enterprises hope to highlight and promote their Read More
We at NATTA recently celebrated the journey of our outgoing CEO, Dr. Dhananjaya Regmi on 30th January 2024. It was a day filled with gratitude and respect for his contributions to Nepal’s tourism sector. NATTA President, Mr. Ramesh Thapa, led the event and we all joined in wishing Dr. Regmi success in his future journey. Dr. Regmi, your leadership will be missed but your legacy will continue to inspire us. Cheers to the new beginnings!
On January 29th, an insightful debriefing session unfolded at the NATTA Secretariat, shedding light on the upcoming Bangladesh Travel & Tourism Fair (BTTF) 2024. Mr. Bishnu Pandey, Executive Member of NATTA, took the lead in coordinating the program. The session, attended by 10 other prominent company representatives, served as a platform to strategize and coordinate efforts for this significant industry event. Companies participating in the events are as follows. 1) MD Adventure Travel and Tours 2) Nepal Big Mountain Travel Company Pvt. Ltd. 3) Mission Nepal Holidays 4) Trekking Venue Nepal 5) Recreation Holidays Pvt. Ltd. 6) Global Treks & Expedition 7) Radha Krishna Holidays Pvt. Ltd. 8) Namaste Tourism and Holidays Pvt. Ltd. 9) Enchanted Yatra Pvt. Ltd. 10) Aura Vacation Pvt. Ltd.
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 Exploration in Himalaya 3. Kora Tours Pvt. Ltd. 4. Top of the World Adventure Pvt. Ltd. 5. Mega International Tours & Travels Pvt. Ltd. The farewell ceremony at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Kathmandu was graced by the presence of Mr. Ramesh Thapa, President of NATTA, Mr. Achyut Guragain, Immediate Past President, Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya, Secretary General, other executive members of the NATTA board, and the Secretariat CEO. This year, Read More
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 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 of Police Mr. Pashupati Kumar Ray from the Nepal Police Cyber Bureau, along with representatives from Global Distribution System (GDS) service providers Sabre Nepal, Amadeus Nepal, and Travelport Galileo Nepal. More than 80 participants attended the session. SP Mr. Pashupati Kumar Ray extended his remarks and presentation in the session, followed by presentations from the GDS service providers Sabre, Amadeus, and Galileo. NATTA President Mr. Ramesh Thapa added his remarks 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 provided a forum for positive interaction between industry representatives and the Ministry, encouraging collaboration to overcome hurdles and promote growth in the tourism industry.
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 of customer satisfaction. In a touristic hub like Pokhara, customer care training becomes exceptionally vital. As the region positions itself as a major tourist destination, delivering excellent customer service is crucial for establishing a positive reputation and encouraging repeat visits. The five-day training held from 2pm to 6pm benefited 35 aspiring travel agents constituting a comprehensive 20-hour course. This approach ensured that participants gained valuable insights and skills contributing to Read More
