A four member delegates from NRN Denmark visited NATTA Secretariat on Monday, the 24th February and extended a verbal proposal stating that NRN Denmark was willing to host a promotional Road-show in Copenhagen in the forthcoming days. In response, NATTA President requested the team to put up a written proposal to NATTA for further discussions and necessary preparations for the participation.
Last week remained hectic for NATTA Executives as they had series of meetings with Director General of Civil Aviation Authority Nepal Mr. Ratish Chandra Lal Suman, General Manager of Thai Int'l Airways and later Inspector General of Police Mr. Upendra Kanta Aryal. The NATTA delegation led by President Mr. D.B. Limbu on last Tuesday, the 18th February, 2014, raised a number of issues relating the Nepalese Aviation Industry including the airport. The NATTA grievances included the round-the-clock operation of TIA, guarantee of security to air passengers, elimination of various types of prevailing corruption at the airport, maintenance of air-craft and guarantee of air-safety on the basis of transparent air-safety policies based on the directives of ACAO, hassle-free movement of tourist transport to and from the airport, issuance of CAAN ID to tour operators and high level NATTA Executives, fair management of passengers trolley etc. DG CAAN has assured NATTA that Read More
The newly elected NATTA Executive Committee took part in the 8th Convention and 19th AGM of NATTA Western Regional Association held in Hotel Landmark, Pokhara on 07th February, 2014. The delegation from the NATTA Centre was led by President Mr. D.B. Limbu. Mr. Limbu, the Chief Guest of the program lighted the tradional lamp and inaugurated the Convention and AGM of NATTA Pokhara. In his inaugural speech President Limbu focused on the current issues of travel fraternity viz., Tourist Bus Park in Kathmandu, the plight of TIA, problems with IATA, Pokhara and Lumbini Airport, Amendment in the NATTA Statute and NQ Tax etc. NATTA CEO Prof Dr Hari Sarmah assisted the NATTA Western Regional Association in conducting the election of the new executive committee. Mr. Pom Narayan Shrestha was unanimously elected as President. Representatives from NATTA Eastern Regional Association and NATTA Palpa Chapter also participated actively in the aforesaid AGM. Read More
As in the past years, this year too, Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA), in conjunction with Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), coordinated the participation of the stakeholders of Nepalese Travel Industry in FITUR held in Madrid (Spain) from 22 through 26th January. A total of sixteen travel related companies exhibited their products under Nepal pavilion. Mrs. Jiswan Tuladhar Shrestha, the Joint Treasurer of the association was assigned to coordinate the participation and perform to facilitate the exhibitors. The list of FITUR participants this year has been as shown below: Ms. Jiswan Tuladhar Shrestha Coordinator, NATTA Executive Ms. Sabita K.C. Bhattarai Sub- Coordinator, NATTA Executive Mr. Khem Raj Niroula Scenic Adventure Travel & Tours Mr. Ram Shrestha Royal Mountain Travel Mr. Shiva Prasad Dhakal Royal Mountain Travel Mr. Warish Dharel Highlander Trekking Mr. Sumit Kunwar Highlander Trekking Mr. Sujan Baidya Vista Travel Mr. Niranjan Raj Joshi Vista Travel Mr. Read More
A core team comprising of Samarth-NMDP and DFID to prepare a study report on Assessment of the impact and effectiveness of Nepal's destination marketing called on NATTA Secretariat on January 16th to discuss about the given topic and collect NATTA's feedback. President D.B. Limbu welcomed the team and let the floor attended by NATTA Executives open for interactive discussion. Rabi Jung Pandey, representing New Zealand based TRC and Sumit Baral from IFC, a World Bank Group finally thanked all NATTA Members for their excellent deliberations and hoped that IFC would be in a position to assist the Nepalese private sector in their destination marketing efforts after the publication of the report.
THE 50th NATTA AGM 7 ELECTION OF THE NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HELD The 50th Annual General Meeting of Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA) and the election of the new executive committee of NATTA was held on Thursday, the 09th January, 2014 at Hotel Radisson in Kathmandu. The following contestants have returned the election to form the New Executive Committee with the tenure two years. Out of 421 valid voters, 396 voters cast their votes. President Mr. Dal Bahadur Limbu (221 votes) First Vice President Mr. Shambhu Raj Pathak (200 votes) Second Vice President Mr. C.N. Pandey (200 votes) Secretary General Mrs. Mihika Dhakhwa (232 votes) Treasurer Mr. Narayan Prasad Gurung Koney (196 votes) Secretary Mr. Ramesh Thapa (212 votes) Joint Treasurer Mrs. Jiswan Tuladhar Shrestha (189 votes) Executive Members (7) Mr. Chitra Bahadur Gurung (243 Read More
Kathmandu-9th October. Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA) extended a warm welcome to newly elected executive body of Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) at its Secretariat at Goma Ganesh, Gairidhara. On the occasion, NATTA President Mr. Pavitra Kumar Karki offered a flower bouquet to his counterpart TAAN President Mr. Ramesh Dhamala and khada to all the others present. President Karki iterated the fact that NATTA and TAAN unity have drawn both of these associations towards greater heights of achievements in matters pertaining to the professional interest of their respective members. And he also expressed the hope that this will continue to grow further with mutual understanding and stronger coordination and active co-operation. Senior Vice President of TAAN Mr. Keshav Pandey speaking to the gathering at NATTA assured that the new body of TAAN will always stand by NATTA to assist and support the agendas raised by NATTA. TAAN Secretary General Read More
Nepal Association Of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA) celebrates 4th NATTA Special Program to mark the 34th World Tourism Day, the 27th Sept. 2013. The chain of celebration began with 2nd Inter-Agency Table Tennis Tournament held on 18th September. The Tournamet had three categories: Men's Above 40, Men's Under 40 and Women's Single. Then, on 21st Sept. NATTA organised Inter Agency 5A side Futsal Tournament. Eighteen travel agencies participated in the Tournament. It was a day long program. The 27th September program "4th NATTA Special Program" was graced by Tourism Secretary Sushil Ghimire as the Chief Guest. The program was held at Army Officers' Club and more than 1500 members of the fraternity including high level officials from tourism ministry, Nepal Tourism Board and representatives from Int'l Airlines participated in this program which was full of fun, stage performances by Nepalese young celebs, and revelries. On Sunday, Read More
A 36-member team of the Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA) in collaboration of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and Nepal Embassy, Beijing, China left for China on a Sales Mission under the banner China Sales Mission – 2013 on last 15th May, 2013. The delegation will visit Chengdu, Shanghai, Beijing and Xi'an where they will meet their Chinese tour operators and leading media representatives. Besides B2B meetings, there will be multi-media presentation on Nepal. The delegation will return home on 24th May.
A 36-member team of the Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA) in collaboration of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and Nepal Embassy, Beijing, China left for China on a Sales Mission under the banner China Sales Mission – 2013 on last 15th May, 2013. The delegation will visit Chengdu, Shanghai, Beijing and Xi'an where they will meet their Chinese tour operators and leading media representatives. Besides B2B meetings, there will be multi-media presentation on Nepal. The delegation will return home on 24th May.
Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA) in collaboration with National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal (NSET) and USAID/OFDA, organized a half-day workshop in Kathmandu on last 28th April, 2013. The workshop focused mainly on disaster risk management and the role of private sector entities. This initiation of NATTA in Disaster Risk Reduction was greatly appreciated by participating NATTA members. A total of 140 NATTA members attended the workshop.
NATTA upholds the cause of Longest Marathon TV Talk Show being organized as an attempt of getting into Guinness World Record by News24 Channel and Event Management & welcome. The humble cause is Lord Buddha was born in Nepal. The 60 hr. long show will be presented by Mr. Rabi Lamichhane. A meeting was organized at NATTA on Sunday the 31st March last at NATTA Secretariat in which the organizers justified their effort and travel association representatives from NATO, PATA, TURGAN, HAN and NATTA unanimously expressed their words of appreciation to this step taken by the broadcaster and event managers. The show will take place on 29th Chaitra and will conclude with the first sun on the Nepalese New Year.
CNTO Director calls on NATTA Secretariat The acting Director of China National Tourist Office, Kathmandu Mr. Gao Wu called on NATTA Secretariat on lastwednesday and met President Mr. Pavitra Kumar Karki and held discussions as how to improve the existing number of outbound and inbound of Chinese as well as Nepalese tourists. He also declared that the new slogan of Chinese tourism is now : Beautiful China. President Karki expressed his satisfaction over the increasing trend of Chinese visitors to Nepal. In 2012 a total of 107500 Chinese tourists from mainland China had visited Nepal and a total of 41000 Nepalese visited mainland China. He also appraised Mr. Wu of NATTA's planning to lead a sales mission to China in Mid-may this year. Also present on the occasion was NATTA CEO Prof Dr. Hari Sarmah. CCTV interviewed NATTA President China Central TV channel interviewed NATTA President Mr. Pavitra Kumar Read More
The Third NATTA Special Program – 2012 organized on last Saturday, the 22nd September, to mark the upcoming 33rd World Tourism Day has concluded very successfully. The program held in the premises of Army Officers' Club drew the gathering of all NATTA members including past tourism ministers and secretaries, Excellencies representing foreign embassies and high level officials from concerned government and non-government authorities. Quite a number of business houses and travel agents had also displayed their products as exhibitors at the event venue. This program had begun in the afternoon with grand opening jointly done by NATTA President and executive body, Tourism Secretary, former IGP, DG of Civil Aviation Authority Nepal, Managing Director of Nepal Airlines and Rev. Ani Choying Drolma. Ani then presented two melodious songs expressing her longing for everlasting peace and wishing solemnly a bright future for Nepalese tourism industry as Inaugural songs. Earlier, NATTA President Mr. Pavitra Kumar Karki Read More
Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA) organized a Blood Donation Program on WTD, the 27th Sept '12 at the premises of NATTA Secretariat. The program started at 10 am and was over by 2pm. NATTA Executives and members had donated blood. The total number of donors was recorded to be 58. NATTA gave away Certificate of Appreciation to all who had participated in the Program
3rd NATTA SPECIAL PROGRAM 2012 is going to be held on 22nd September 2012 at Trobhuwan Army Officer's Club, Sahid Gate from 1 pm onwards.An occasion not be missed !!Fun, Festivities, Food, Stafe perfomances by renonwed artists and lucky draw carrying fabulous prizes.
A Team of 16 NATTA Members participated in an Interaction program on Taxation, organized by Internal Revenue Department, Nepal Government on 24th August' 12 at Everest Hotel. NATTA delegation in the program was led by 1st Vice President, Mr Madhu Sudan Acharya. Similarly, Mr. Shyam Madan K.C, Executive Member of NATTA participated in an Interaction Program on Street Children Free Kathmandu Campaign, 2012 organised by DAO, Kathmandu and DOCS Foundation Nepal on last 22nd August at the office of Chief District officer.Mr. K.C, suggested the organizers to formulate a long term program to overcome the situation and added that NATTA would, as ever, come up readily to co-operate.
A team of delegates from NATTA, led by President Mr. Pavitra Kumar Karki met the newly appointed Chief Secretary Mr. Lila Mani Poudel at the latter's office on Monday 6th August. During the Meeting, the Team appraised him of the problems of tourism sector. Poudel had previously worked as Tourism Secretary and had contributed a lot to include tourism sector under the priority industry. Similarly a team led by NATTA President Mr. Pavitra Kumar Karki also met the newly appointed tourism Secretary Mr. Yagna Prasad Gautam on Monday, the 13th August. President Mr. Karki handed over a letter containing the current major issues of Tourism Industry requesting him to kindly prioritize them for implementation. The issues focussed on NTB, NAC, Government entry fees in National parks, wildlife reserves and protected areas, renewal of licences, compulsory tourism leave, improvement of TIA physical structure, and development of overall tourism Read More
NEPAL ASSOCIATION OF TOUR & TRAVEL AGENTS (NATTA),in conjunction with KATHMANDU METROPOLIS (KMC) and NEPAL TOURISM BOARD (NTB) organised a Haif-Day Seminar on "Problems in the Conservation of Nepalese Heritage Sites and the Measures to Eliminate them" on 26th June,2012 in the auditorium of NTB. Dr Shaphalya Amatya former Director General of Department of Archeologypresented a working paper which was commented on by former TourismSecretary and Governer of Central Bank of Nepal(NRB) Mr. Dipendra Purush Dhakal,Mr Ram kunwar a senior officer and Mr. Hari Kumar Shestha,Senior officer form Heritage Division(KMC)More then 150 participants belonging to various tourism related associations including the ActingMayor and CEO of Kathmandu Metropolis.Bhaktapur municipality and representatives from Nepal Heritage Society and media houses were pressent on the occasion and they activety participationed in the workshop.It was agreed that a sense of ownership among the locals has to be established to conserve the heritage sites and the theme of responsible action Read More
Mr. Amirul Ariffin MD Nasir, Director and Mr. Chandra Sehgaran, Deputy Director of Tourism Malaysia called on NATTA Secretariat on 2nd May 2012 to discuss on their upcoming event Malaysia Inbound Tourism Program going to be held shortly in Kathmandu. The visiting delegates from Tourism Malaysia were welcomed at NATTA by 1st Vice President Mr. Madhusudan Acharya, 2nd Vice President Mr.Sambhu Raj Pathak, Treasurer Mr. Shantosh Gautam and CEO Prof. Dr. Hari Sarmah. NATTA has assured Tourism Malaysia of their best possible co-operation in making their event a resounding success.
