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 enhancing the skills of participants in the field of airline ticketing using the AMADEUS system. The diverse participant profile suggests that the content was designed to cater to both beginners and experienced professionals in the ticketing industry.
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.
NATTA is happy to inform all our members that there is upcoming Tour Product Development Training being held from 18th December to 22nd December 2023 at Nepal Tourism Board. This comprehensive training program is designed to equip travel professionals with the essential skills and knowledge required to excel in tour product development. The training sessions will take place daily starting promptly at 8 am and concluding at 12 pm. The training sessions will be interactive and engaging providing ample opportunities for participants to ask questions, share experiences and collaborate with fellow attendees. Attending this training program will not only enhance your skills and expertise in tour product development but will also provide an excellent platform for networking and building valuable connections within the tourism industry.
Advance GDS training scheduled to take place in Lumbini Province from December 18 to December 22, 2023 in Butwal, Lumbini Province from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
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
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 changes in the local financial criteria for the Building and Settlement Plan Nepal. This forum will provide an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights, exchange knowledge, and network with industry professionals. As a valued community member, your participation is crucial in making this event a success. We believe that your unique perspective and expertise will contribute greatly to the discussions and help shape the future of this industry.
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 leveraging digital marketing tools, the sessions were designed to enhance the digital capabilities of travel agencies for sustainable growth. A sincere thank you to all the participants, instructors, and partners for making this training a resounding success. Together, let's continue to build a resilient and digitally savvy future for our travel community.
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 standards within the industry.
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, and digital customer engagement. The collaboration between these three esteemed organizations underscores a shared commitment to advancing the digital capabilities of travel agents in Gandaki Province.
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 seeks to elevate the standard of customer care ensuring a positive and satisfactory experience for all.
In a request for support in the upcoming Buddhist International Travel Mart (BITM) 2023, a joint meeting with international airlines and GDS operating in Nepal was held at Hotel Yak & Yeti on 27th February 2023 convened by NATTA. The meeting firstly apprised of the information about BITM with a Presentation and requested for suggestions and advice to make the event a grand success for the benefit of tourism in Nepal. Also, requested to suggest Bloggers, Media, and Buyers in the program and share the event among their associates. All the representatives in the meeting praised NATTA for the initiation of organizing the Buddhist International Mart with their valued suggestions to work and jointly agreed to collaborate in making the event a grand success.
A Debriefing meeting of the delegates who participated in the FITUR Exhibition 2023 was held at Hotel Kailashkutee, Thamel, Kathmandu in the afternoon, 20th February 2023 with the participants of FITUR 2023, NATTA Board and NTB. The participants shared their experiences and also provided suggestions such as increasing the space from the current year, having a Cultural Program or any attractions to attract the number of visitors to the Nepal Pavilion in the future. The suggestions and comments shared by the participants have been noted positively to implement for the greater success of the next participation. With more than 30 Nepalese tourism stakeholders NATTA organized the participation in the Fair from 19th – 22nd January 2023. At the conclusion of the FITUR Debriefing, NATTA thanked NTB, the Embassy of Nepal in Madrid, and everyone in the delegation for their effort to make this participation a very fruitful one.
NATTA Executive Board visited the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Singhadurbar on 7th February 2023 to congratulate the newly appointed Tourism Minister Hon'ble Mr. Sudan Kirati. On the occasion, the delegation felicitated Hon'ble Minister with Bouquet, Khada, and Congratulatory Message to the Minister. NATTA also handed over the suggestions and pressing issues being faced by the tourism sector to Hon'ble Minister.
More than 160 tourism workers benefitted from a Free Cardiovascular Diseases Screening Camp free health camp conducted in coordination with NATTA, Henry Ford Health, GTA, and Sahid Gangalal National Heart Centre (SGNHC) at NATTA on February 3rd, 2023. The camp was organized for high-altitude tourism workers (Mountaineers, Trekking Guides, Porters, etc.). Tourism Workers underwent tests, including ECHO, Pressure, and blood sugar. With the alarming rise in the number of people suffering from heart ailments, the camp intended to raise awareness about heart-related illnesses and the need for precautions and lifestyle modifications to improve heart health, especially for high-altitude workers.
Western Travel Mart, Fam Trip with Sales Mission concluded in Nepalgunj for promotion and promotion as an important tourist destination of Western Nepal. The program was held from January 29th to 31st under the joint project of the Nepal Tourism Board and Nepal Association of Travel and Tour Agents Banke Chapter together with HAN Banke and local provincial governments. Delegations from the Nepal Tourism Board, NATTA, Domestic Airlines, tourism association representatives, Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) officials, Indian tour operators, national tourism entrepreneurs, Provincial Government representatives, and Indian, as well as Nepalese media persons, participated in the event. Inaugurating the event, Dr. Dhawal Shamsher JB Rana, a Member of the House of Representatives from Banke, advocated that Nepal is an excellent tourist destination for India and urged Indians to take benefit through their travel. And also declared at the event that soon there to be initiatives for direct flights Read More
Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents with the Nepal Tourism Board successfully organized Nepal Tourism Promotion and B2B meeting in three cities of Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, and Lucknow from 23 to 28 January 2023 in a bid to update the key Indian Outbound Tour Operators in border cities and promote Nepal's tourism products. The events focused on cross-border tourism promotion from Uttar Pradesh as it is the most populous state in India and in close proximity to Nepal. The first destination of the Sales Mission was reached via Buddha Air to Varanasi. Cross Border Sales Mission programs in the cities of Varanasi, Gorakhpur, and Lucknow on January 24, 25, and 27, 2023, respectively were organized. The sales mission programs aimed at cashing in the tourism potentiality from the most populous state of India, Uttar Pradesh; having proximity to Nepal. The programs in each city primarily focused on showcasing Read More
FNCCI organized two days of residential training on "Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD)" on the 25-26 January 2023 at Dhulikhel Resort. The objective of the training was to raise awareness about Business and Human Rights and build the capacity of the private sector to promote Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD). Conducted in collaboration with UNDP Nepal to align with the Fifth National Human Rights Action Plan (NHRAP) led by the government of Nepal, the program was participated by NATTA Executive Member, Ms. Shraddha Joshi. The training sessions were conducted by international and national professional mentors in aid to enable business corporations to comply with Human Rights.
A meeting held on 25th January 2023 between the executive body of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) and the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) has formed an eight-member task force on behalf of both organizations to increase ticket sales as well as to attract foreign tourists into the country and also about Sales commission to the sales agents. Various issues related to gross fare, sales management, group fare, void ticket charge, and flight information were discussed at the meeting. Also, a task force has been formed to increase the corporation's ticket sales and attract more foreign tourists, a press statement reads. The eight-member task force consists of CA Janak Raj Kalakheti, Director of the Commerce Department of NAC, Mr. Umesh Paudel, Director of the finance department, Mr. Anil Ghimire, Director of General Services and asset management department, and Mr. Santosh Pandey, Deputy Director of the commercial department. Similarly, Read More
Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) and NTB participated in the most coveted fair in Europe, FITUR in Madrid, Spain. Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and along with twenty private travel trade companies from Nepal participated in the tourism fair from 18 to 22 January 2023. Her Excellency Ambassador of Nepal to Spain Dr. Sarmila Parajuli Dhakal inaugurated the Nepal pavilion and shared the tourism promotional activities being organized by the Embassy. All the Officials had interactions with the visitors at the Nepal stall and disseminated information on Nepal's tourism products and activities. Similarly, travel trade companies from Nepal had business-to-business interactions with the operators (buyers) at the fair. Thousands of enthusiastic visitors at the Nepal stall during the 5-days fair raised their concerns on trekking, sightseeing, connectivity, and safety issues. On the evening of 22 January, the Nepal Tourism Board and the Embassy of Nepal in Madrid jointly Read More
Memorial Candle Lighting Ceremony was held at Narsingh Chowk, Thamel, to honor and pray for the eternal peace of the souls of those who tragically lost their lives in the Yeti Airlines ATR72 plane crash on 15th January 2023 which was attended by tour operators, airlines, media, government and private sector officials including the passersby.
