The first and introductory meeting of NATTA Media and Publicity committee was held at NATTA Secretariat chaired by Secretary General and Chairman of the Committee Mr. Bhim Prasad Panta. The meeting basically focused on what NATTA and the newly formed committee can perform in development of tourism by developing the strategies. The committee comprises of Mr. Devi Prasad Panta, Mr. Shiva Adhikari, Mr. Sarad Pradhan, Mr. Mukunda Dhungana, Mr. Suman Kattel, Mr. Subas Khatiwada, Ms. Sharada Thapa, Mr. Raju Baskota, Mr. Bikash Lohani and Mr. Sangam Prasai.
NTB organized a half day long Digital Marketing Workshop on 11th May 2016 at Hotel Marshyangdi which was participated in by almost 120 tourism stakeholders. Ignoring the tradition of distributing handouts and brochures, the workshop focused on how an agency can attract number of clients in an easier and efficient way. Workshop was organized to make tourism industry get rapidly digitalized and it was conducted by the professionals from Australia.
NTB organized a half day long Digital Marketing Workshop on 11th May 2016 at Hotel Marshyangdi which was participated in by almost 120 tourism stakeholders. Ignoring the tradition of distributing handouts and brochures, the workshop focused on how an agency can attract number of clients in an easier and efficient way. Workshop was organized to make tourism industry get rapidly digitalized and it was conducted by the professionals from Australia.
NTB Directors representing private sector in NTB Board of Directors, Mr. Rajendra Sapkota and Mr. Purna Bahadur Kunwar called on the Secretariat of Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA) on 09th May, 2016 in the afternoon and held discussions with President NATTA Mr. Madhu Sudan Acharya and NATTA Executive Committee on various aspects of challenges being faced by the private sector in carrying out the promotional plans, programs, campaigns and missions abroad from Nepal from time to time due to all pervasive absolute red-tapism. Participants at the meeting unanimously agreed that red-tapism has to be discouraged at any rate to focus mainly on the issues of destination promotion when we have the targets of VISION 2020 already set. Private sectors solidarity in this respect was agreed as most urgent. President Acharya declared that NATTA was currently planning to invite a group of TAAI members on a Fam Trip Read More
Rt. Hon’ble Minister KP Oli had invited all the members of the organizing Committee of 2560th Buddha Jayanti Celebration and International Bouddha Summit going to be held in Kathmandu and Lumbini from 19th through 21st May, 2016 at Prime Minister’s Residence in Baluwatar on Monday, 9th May 2016. NATTA President Mr. Madhu Sudan Acharya and NATTA Executive Member Mr. Varun Mehta (one of the group leaders in the program Executive Committee) attended the meeting on behalf of the association to the congregation about NATTA’s role in making the Buddha Jayanti Celebrations and the Int’l Summit on Buddhism a resounding success.
NATTA Secy. General Bhim Prasad Panta participated in the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of the First accession of Mt. Manaslu on 09th May organized by Gorkha Tourism. The celebrations began in the morning with a cultural procession round the city and at 9.00 am a meeting was held in which Secretary General Mr. Panta appreciated the initiation of Gorkha Tourism to observe the day every year with various programs. In the meeting, a Souvenir published to mark the occasion was unveiled and an official website of the organization was also launched.
NATTA Secy. General Bhim Prasad Panta participated in the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of the First accession of Mt. Manaslu on 09th May organized by Gorkha Tourism. The celebrations began in the morning with a cultural procession round the city and at 9.00 am a meeting was held in which Secretary General Mr. Panta appreciated the initiation of Gorkha Tourism to observe the day every year with various programs. In the meeting, a Souvenir published to mark the occasion was unveiled and an official website of the organization was also launched.
Secy. Gen. Mr. Bhim Prasad Panta participated in a workshop on Role of Nepal Airlines in the Development of Tourism Sector on 08th May, 2016 at Hotel Hardik, Bagbazar. The workshop, graced by Hon’ble Minister for Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation Mr. Anand Prasad Poudyal, was organized under the aegis of Public Enterprises Employees’ Association of Nepal to mark their 27th Anniversary of establishment. Secy. Gen. Mr. Panta, speaking on the occasion said that Nepal Airlines (NA) needs to gain the trust of public. The state must protect NA by assisting it in securing additional fleets. NATTA, Mr. Panta added, would always stand by NA in the process of its further development as ever. If necessary the state may also endeavor to change the current structure of NA into a company.
An interactive program followed by presentation of three working papers on the various issues of foreign employment was organized by Labour & Employment Ministry on Monday, the 20th Baishakh, 2073 at Hotel Radisson. The program was held in the august presence of Hon’ble Minister for Labor & Employment Deepak Bohara. The three working papers presented on the occasion were from Nepal Rastra Bank, Ministry of Labor & Employment and the Association of Foreign Employment Association respectively. NATTA President Mr. Acharya speaking on the occasion said that the very terminology of ‘labor’ should be changed into ‘skill’. And, the concerned authorities should mandatorily organize a Basic Vocational Training to all those setting out to foreign countries for employment. He further said that the Government to Government agreements on employment should be carried out under World Trade Organization’s General Agreement on Trade in Service (GATS). Adding further he said that the concept Read More
An interactive meeting of some major tour operating active members of NATTA was held on 02nd May 2016 at Hotel Arts, Thamel just to review the current tourism marketing programs led and supported by Nepal Tourism Board. President, NATTA Mr. Madhu Sudan Acharya welcomed the participants and 1st VP of NATTA Mr. CN Pandey shed light on the objective of this interactive session. CEO of Nepal Tourism Board stated about the various promotional missions abroad either led or supported by NTB during the last few couple of months following the devastating earthquake and the blockade including the political resentment and threat posed by the agitating forces in the Terai. Highlighting the huge investment of the private sector and NTB in promotional activities, participants complained that the return was not up to the expectation of the investors. Our marketing strategies have almost become very much traditional and no new approach in Read More
As NATTA is being actively involved in the preparations of 2560th Buddha Jayanti Celebration and Int’l Bouddha Summit in conjunction with Government of Nepal (GON) and fellow associations going to be held in Lumbini from 19th May through 21st May 2016. In this regard, the 3rd meeting of 101 organizing committee members was held at Nepal Tourism Board chaired by MOCTCA on 27th April 2016. The meeting discussed and reviewed on how the committee members have been performing. NATTA Executive Members Mr. Laxman Lamsal and Mr. Ghanashyam Ghimire were present in the meeting representing NATTA. Similarly, for further discussions on the transport and sightseeing programs for the distinguished visitors, a meeting was held at NATTA Secretariat today, 29th April 2016. Secretary Mr. Sudhir Kumar Upadhyay, Executive Members Mr. Laxman Lamsal and Mr. Ghanashyam Ghimire, officials from MOCTCA, NTB, NATHM and TURGAN were present in the meeting. NATTA has been given Read More
NATTA Secretary General Mr. Bhim Prasad Panta and Executive Member Mr. Ram Kumar Barakoti participated in an interactive session on Eco-Tourism organized by the office of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park under Government of Nepal, Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation. The program was held at Hotel Marshyangdi, Thamel on Wednesday, the 27th April, 2016. Besides NATTA, representatives from NTB, HAN and TAAN were also present. Speaking on the occasion NATTA Secretary General said that NATTA would always stand by in the efforts of the organizers to make Shivapuri National Park an attractive destination for the tourists. He requested the Shivapuri National Park Authority to let NATTA know what they should do for the development of the park. Mr. Panta also suggested to hold the next meeting in the Park vicinity.
A two-member delegation from Xigaze City of Tibet (China) autonomous region comprising of Mr. Shong Guo Jun (Leader) and Mr. Shi Yun Feng, Director of local National Park called on the President and Executive members of NATTA at NATTA Secretariat on 25th April, 2016. President Mr. Madhu Sudan Acharya welcomed the delegation and said that since Nepal is one of the closest neighbors of China having one of the largest economy, Nepalese tour operators are keen on receiving visitors from China. Nepal being one of the top five destinations for the tourists and also due to the very positive gesture of the government of the Peoples’ Republic of China, Nepal’s tourism industry is looking forward to welcoming greater number of Chinese tourists to Nepal in the days to come. Majestic Himalayas in the North and the Birthplace of Lord Buddha in Lumbini in the South could also be additional attractions Read More
Mr. Madhu Sudan Acharya, President, NATTA has, on behalf of NATTA, extended hearty congratulations and best wishes to the newly elected President of Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) Mr. P.K. Sarkar. Mr. Sarkar was elected as President of IATO by the Annual General Meeting of IATO held in New Delhi on last Saturday, the 23rd April, 2016. NATTA & IATO are both committed to work in tandem for the better future of tourism in Nepal and India including the other friendly countries in the region.
NATTA is being actively involved in the preparations of 2560th Buddha Jayanti Celebration and Int’l Bouddha Summit going to be held in Lumbini from 19th May through 21st May 2016. NATTA has been given three responsibilities, viz. arranging Int’l flight tickets, domestic flights and transportation. NATTA Executive Member Mr. Varun Mehta is looking after these assignments on behalf of NATTA. As he had been out of the country for quite some, NATTA Secretary Mr. Sudhir Kumar Upadhyay attended all the related meetings a the MOCTCA and TIA.
NOTICE NATTA Secretariat is in receipt of an invitation meant for its members to participate as exhibitors in the upcoming 6th Bangladesh Int’l Tourism Fair (BITF) -2016 at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC), Dhaka from May 19 to 21, 2016. A 8ftx8ft air-conditioned stall will cost US $ 500 and non AC will cost US $ 250 for 3 days. This is a very special rate meant only for NATTA members and for exhibitors from Nepal on recommendation of NATTA. Two participants may jointly buy one stall. The organizers have agreed to arrange accommodation at their official hotel for US dollar 45 per night with breakfast. The organizers will provide complimentary airport pick & drop, free local transfers from hotel to venue and venue to hotel, invitation to 2 net working dinners at star hotel, 3 working lunch at venue. There will be the participation of about 15 regional and Read More
Ms. Shital Sharma Poudel, the NATTA coordinator of Nepal China Sales Mission convened a debriefing meeting of thE participants of Nepal China Sales Mission 2016 on Friday, 22nd April at Nepali Bhojan, Lazimpat. The mission had ended successfully on 19th April, 2016 after running sales mission programs in Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Chengdu. There were 29 Nepalese tourism entrepreneurs, who had joined the sales mission to China on 9th April, 2016. Director of Nepal Tourism Board, Mr. Sunil Sharma was in the Mission all through. Most of the participants of the Mission suggested the NATTA Board to review the model of B2B and Press Meet and General question answer sessions. It was unanimously agreed that the mission should focus mainly on promoting packages and showcase the destination as a whole. The debriefing meeting was hosted and sponsored by Nepali Bhojan.
NATOJ organized an interaction program concerning the damages that hindered to the tourism industry caused by massive earthquake on April 25 2015. The interaction program was held to lessen the imprecise news on Nepal that directly or indirectly hampered its tourism industry. The program was attended by NATTA Secretary General Mr. Bhim Prasad Panta as a guest and on behalf of NATTA, he presented his views that the government should promptly initiate the renovations of the heritage sites in peril.
President Madhusudan Acharya and 1st Vice President C.N Pandey seeing off the team of NATTA China Sales Mission 2016 before their departure to China at Tribhuvan International Airport As in the previous years, in conjunction with NTB, NATTA is organizing B2B and Sales Mission covering China’s four main cities: Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Chengdu starting from 10 - 19th April 2016. Sales Mission has been organized in its bid to promote Nepal in the booming Chinese market. Coordinator for Nepal China Sales Mission 2016 is Mrs. Shital Kumari Sharma Poudel, Chairperson for NATTA Regional Tourism Development Committee. Tourism stakeholder companies who are participating in this mission are listed as below: 1. Coordinator Ms. Shital Kumari Sharma Paudel, Nepal Dream Travel Service 2. Nepal Tourism Board Mr. Sunil Sharma, Off. Director, PR and Publicity 3. D.K. Travel & Tours Pvt. Ltd. Mr. Dipendra Kumar Ghimire, Managing Director 4. Buddha Tours & Read More
NATTA welcomed Khangri Trek (P) Ltd. as a new member on its 8th Board Meeting held on 17th April 2016. President Mr. Madhu Sudan Acharya along with Immediate Past President Mr. D.B Limbu welcomed the new member offering NATTA Membership Certificate, Khada and NATTA lapel pin. All Board Members were introduced to Managing Director of Khangri Trek, Mr. Prabin K.C. President Mr. Acharya briefed about NATTA and its activities and hoped that new member will always extend its support and hands of cooperation to NATTA in all its events and programs.
