NARA held its 28th AGM at Hotel Manang on 3rd September 2016 graced by Hon'ble Minister for Culture Tourism and Civil Aviation Mr. Jeevan Bahadur Shahi. President Mr. Madhu Sudan Acharya and Secy. General Mr. Bhim Prasad Panta participated in this general meeting of NARA. President Acharya delivered a felicitation speech expressing NATTA’s best support and integrity in all efforts of NARA to uphold Nepal Tourism. The meeting had the presence of representatives from tourism associations, government dignitaries.
NATTA organized B2B with members of Travel Agent Federation of India (TAFI) and stakeholders of Nepal at Hotel Malla, Kathmandu on September 2, 2016. TAFI members led by Chairman, Mr. Ashwini Sharma, have been invited to Nepal for their AGM. Their trip was hosted by Nepal Airlines and Nepal Tourism Board and supported by NATTA. Speaking at the Opening Session of the B2B, TAFI Chairman Sharma said that Nepal had been unduly projected by many Indian media as unsafe due to the earthquake in 2015; and he found the reality just the reverse upon arriving here. He also expressed that he would make his maximum effort to promote Nepal and include it their packages wherever possible. NTB CEO Mr. Deepak Raj Joshi, NAC Managing Director Mr. Sugat Ratna Kansakar outlined the scope of Nepal tourism and requested the delegates to promote Nepal for its competitive products and services. The program Read More
NATTA welcomed its new members at the 18th Board Meeting held today, 2nd September 2016 and presented the Membership Certificate. President along with Executive members congratulated and welcomed the new NATTA members. The new Members are: New Members are: 1. Shivalaya Travel & Tours Pvt. Ltd. 2. Sunshine Universal Travels & Tours Pvt. Ltd.
Thamel Tourism Dev. Council organized a joint meeting of tourism stakeholders and newly appointed cabinet ministers Hon’ble Arjun Narsingh K.C. (Minister for Urban Development), Hon’ble Jeevan Bahadur Shahi (Minister for Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation) and Hon’ble Nabindra Raj Joshi (Minister for Industry). NATTA was represented in the meeting by Secy. Gen. Mr. Bhim Prasad Panta and Executive member Mr. Ghanashyam Ghimire. The meeting highlighted on the topical issues of tourism in particular.
NATTA Tour, Heritage & Culture Committee was held on Wednesday, the 31st August ’16 in the afternoon at NATTA Secretariat. The first meeting of the committee convened by its chairman Mr. Varun Mehta focused on the agenda of Cleaning Campaign, Follow up of Heritage Reconstruction, World Tourism Day Program and Hassles faced by tour operators during sightseeing. The meeting has decided to pressurize the concerned metropolises to adopt measures to eradicate the garbage problem from the cities, set up disabled friendly audio-visual means at the touristic sites to explain about the historicity of the places, traditional banners be replaced by digital banners. Committee Advisors Mr. Sunil Sharma, Director, NTB informed that mobile apps on heritage sites is under construction and soon it will be with all of us. Mr. Hare Ram Baral, IPP of TURGAN said that TURGAN has been providing tour guide services to tourists at the heritage sites Read More
NATTA has jointly released the press release in regard to the new provisions in plying tourist vehicles, tour and transport operators have severely criticized the provisions. The operators are of the opinion that such provisions would simply weaken the foundations of tourists’ movement by road and are totally against the spirit of enhancing the number of tourists in the country. Meeting with Tourism Associations (TBAN, NTVA, NATTA, NATO, TAAN, SOTTO) in regard to this issue
Mr. Abdullah Tuncer Kecici, Regional Marketing Manager; Mr. Bilen General Manager and Ms. Benajir from the office of Turkish Airlines in Kathmandu visited NATTA Secretariat on 31st August, 2016 and held discussions with NATTA President Mr. Madhu Sudan Acharya and CEO Prof. Dr. Hari Sarmah. President Mr. Acharya accorded a warm welcome to the guests and elucidated about the upcoming projects and programs of NATTA including the agenda of tourism promotion in the far western region of the country as well as the upcoming NATTA Golden Jubilee celebrations on 09th December, 2016. He also congratulated Turkish Airlines for their invaluable contributions in upholding Nepalese tourism. Mr. Kecici, speaking on behalf of Turkish Airlines, thanked NATTA for the welcome and said that Turkish Airlines in Nepal want Nepal tourism market to grow abundantly. For this they have been doing all possible to support Nepal’s tourism. And he urged Nepalese tourism stakeholders Read More
NATTA Tour, Heritage & Culture Committee was held on Wednesday, the 31st August ’16 in the afternoon at NATTA Secretariat. The first meeting of the committee convened by its chairman Mr. Varun Mehta focused on the agenda of Cleaning Campaign, Follow up of Heritage Reconstruction, World Tourism Day Program and Hassles faced by tour operators during sightseeing. The meeting has decided to pressurize the concerned metropolises to adopt measures to eradicate the garbage problem from the cities, set up disabled friendly audio-visual means at the touristic sites to explain about the historicity of the places, traditional banners be replaced by digital banners. Committee Advisors Mr. Sunil Sharma, Director, NTB informed that mobile apps on heritage sites is under construction and soon it will be with all of us. Mr. Hare Ram Baral, IPP of TURGAN said that TURGAN has been providing tour guide services to tourists at the heritage sites Read More
NATTA has jointly released the press release in regard to the new provisions in plying tourist vehicles, tour and transport operators have severely criticized the provisions. The operators are of the opinion that such provisions would simply weaken the foundations of tourists’ movement by road and are totally against the spirit of enhancing the number of tourists in the country. Meeting with Tourism Associations (TBAN, NTVA, NATTA, NATO, TAAN, SOTTO) in regard to this issue
NATTA has jointly released the press release in regard to the new provisions in plying tourist vehicles, tour and transport operators have severely criticized the provisions. The operators are of the opinion that such provisions would simply weaken the foundations of tourists’ movement by road and are totally against the spirit of enhancing the number of tourists in the country. Meeting with Tourism Associations (TBAN, NTVA, NATTA, NATO, TAAN, SOTTO) in regard to this issue
NATTA has jointly released the press release in regard to the new provisions in plying tourist vehicles, tour and transport operators have severely criticized the provisions. The operators are of the opinion that such provisions would simply weaken the foundations of tourists’ movement by road and are totally against the spirit of enhancing the number of tourists in the country. Meeting with Tourism Associations (TBAN, NTVA, NATTA, NATO, TAAN, SOTTO) in regard to this issue
A NATTA delegation, comprising of all the executive members & CEO, led by President Madhu Sudan Acharya, called on newly appointed Minister for Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation (MOCTCA) Hon’ble Jivan Bahadur Shahi at his office in Singhadurbar on Tuesday morning, the 30th August, 2016. Offering a bouquet President Acharya, on behalf of NATTA , extended profound congratulations and best wishes for a great success of his tenure in office. NATTA will soon be having a formal meeting with Hon’ble Minister for a comprehensive discussion on NATTA’s issues of concern in tourism sector. Minister Shahi was also given a short brief about NATTA and its ongoing Golden Jubilee celebrations that culminates on 09th December 2016 in Kathmandu amidst a grand program.
The first meeting for the preparation of Makalu-Kanchanjunga Diamond Jubilee Celebration Organizing Committee was held on 24th August 2016. Nepal Government had nominated NATTA as a member in the committee headed by the Secretary of Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation Ministry. The committee member comprises of representatives from metropolitan cities, tourism associations, and district offices. Secretary General Mr. Bhim Prasad Panta and Executive Member Mr. Ghanashyam Ghimire represented NATTA in the above meeting. The celebration is scheduled to take place on November 18 and 19 with great pomp and grandeur. This had to be celebrated last year on May 15 and 25 but due to the devastating earthquake that rocked the country on April 25, 2015, it was postponed.
A brief meeting was held with CEO, NTB Mr. Deepak Raj Joshi to reflect on NATTA’s two upcoming mega events viz., Golden Jubilee Celebration and 21st Convention on 9th December 2016. Mr. Joshi was enthusiastic towards the event and suggested to work on war footage for the promotion of destination. A proposal along with an estimated budgeted report will soon be presented to NTB seeking their support. The meet had the presence of President Mr. MadhuSudan Acharya, Convenor of the event and 1st VP Mr. C.N Pandey,Member of the Committee and Treasurer Mr. Chitra B. Gurung, CEO Prof. Dr. Hari Sarmah and Director of the event Mr. Laxman Gautam. The meeting was held at NATTA Secretariat on 23rd August 2016.
A four member NATTA delegation led by President Mr. MadhuSudan Acharya met Mr. Dipendra Nath Sharma, Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development on 23rd August’16 at his office in Singhadurbar. NATTA delegates appraised Secretary Sharma of the longstanding demand of NATTA to have a permanent site in Kathmandu for the construction of Tourist Bus Terminal and also sought the intervention of the Ministry in the ongoing plight of Pokhara Bus Park. NATTA suggested that the responsibility to operate Pokhara Bus Park should be given to NATTA Western Regional Association (Pokhara) as per the earlier understanding.
SAMARTH-NMDP in coordination with Siddhartha Inc. has conducted a study program on "Feasibility Assessment & Proposal Formulation of a Certification System for Tourism SMEs". A discussion was held to this effect at NATTA on 23rd August in the presence of Dr. Pranil Upadhyay (Tourism Mgmt.Advisor, SAMARTH), Mr. Anil Chitrakar (President, Siddhartha Inc.) including his team and also Secy. Gen of NATTA Mr. Bhim Prasad Panta, Executive Member Mr. Binay Basnet, Ms. Shital Sharma Poudel, Mr. Ghanashyam Ghimire, Mr. Varun Mehta, Mr. Ram Barakoti. NATTA participants extended their pragmatic views in the perspective of their businesses.
Executive Committee of NATTA led by President Mr. Madhusudan Acharya and NATO led by President Mr. Ashok Pokhrel held meeting on August 22, 2016 in Kathmandu about the issues and concerns the travel and tour operators in Nepal are facing. The discussion focused on how both the associations would go together to find a solution of the problems like illegal businesses which are being run without proper legal status, which are evading government taxes, and are working with unhealthy competition by degrading market value. Speaking on the occasion NATO officials unanimously agreed to extend their expressed its full commitment in collaborating for the success of NATTA Golden Jubilee Celebration and 21st Convention scheduled for December 9, 2016. Both the associations agreed on ironing out differences, if any, with mutual consensus and on collectively dealing with other tourism stakeholders and Government agencies to address problems and bring a healthy environment of Read More
NATTA Executive Members led by President Mr. Madhusudan Acharya experienced a ride of cable car in the Kathmandu Valley on August 19, 2016 upon the invitation and hospitality by Mr. Chandra Dhakal, Chairman of Chandragiri Hills Pvt. Ltd. Stationed at the altitude of 1200 meters from sea level at the foot of Chandragiri hill in the south western rim of the Kathmandu Valley, the cable car carries the passengers up to 2,571 meters on the top of the hill offering a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley in just fourteen minutes incredible ride. Swinging in a small enclosed gondola along the rope uphill takes away breath for a moment just to enjoy the fabulous experience seasoned with the view of the valley and green forest underneath. A beautiful temple of Lord Shiva perches atop commanding the site with religious glory in addition to the chilly and breezy atmosphere opening a Read More
MOCTCA led Thematic Working Group on tourism, Natural and Cultural Heritage (TNCH) with the representation from relevant multi stakeholders. Its initial meeting was held on 16th August 2016 at Conference Hall of MOCTCA. As per the decision of the GON to formulate the National Adaption Plan which has been initiated by Ministry of Population and Environment in coordination with United Nations Framework Convention on Climate change (UNFCC) on last September 2015 through working groups (TWGs). The group for Culture, Toruism and Heritage is led by MOCTCA. NATTA Secretary Mr. Sudhir Kumar Upadhyay and Executive Member Mr. Varun Mehta participated in the following above meeting called by MOCTCA.
A meeting between NATTA Executive Committee and SAMARTH (represented by Mr. Sumit Baral and Mr. Pranil Upadhayay) was held on August 15, 2016 at NATTA Secretariat regarding mutual collaboration in the celebration of NATTA Golden Jubilee and XXI Convention scheduled for December 9, 2016. SAMARTH, a project funded by DFID, has been working in multiple aspects of tourism primarily focusing on the areas which have not received much attention and support from government and mainstream tourism enterprise. The meeting focused on how both the organizations would integrate programs so as to contribute to the celebration of the Golden Jubilee. SAMARTH showed keen interest in the event and expressed its desire to work with NATTA in the issues which fit the scope of its work.
