As a part of Skill Development Training, the Tour Product Development training program was organized in association with the Sustainable Tourism Development Project (STLRP) Department of Nepal Tourism Board at Nepal Tourism Board, starting from 19th October-22nd October 2022 at Kathmandu, Bagmati Province. This first training was trained by Mr. Vinaya Shakya with more than thirty-five participants. This training is expected to provide a view to the trainee about the practical nature of the itinerary development and pricing strategy depending upon the interest of the customer and make competent to identify, judge, and make decisions as per the need of the clients and available activities. On the final day of the training, representatives from STLRP, NTB, and NATTA deliberated about the importance and requirement of such kinds of training in the industry. There have been different kinds of training scheduled on Tour Product Development, Customer Service, and Airlines Ticketing for Read More
A Debriefing meeting of the delegates who participated in the ATF Fair 2022 at Dhaka, Bangladesh starting from 29th September–1st October was held at Black Pepper Restaurant, Jhamsikhel, Kathmandu in the afternoon, of 21st October 2022. The participants expressed their appreciation to NATTA along with Coordinator Mr. Pramod Dahal and Sub Coordinator Executive Member Ms. Shradha Joshi for the successful coordination of Nepal's participation in the ATF Fair. At the meeting, Secretary Ms. Yubika Bhandari in regard to publication materials also suggested NTB to look after the digitalization and prepare in the local language of a destination of the promotion. Likewise hiring of non-travel agents as PR, and increasing the size of stalls in promotional events were also discussed during the debriefing. With more than 15 Nepalese tourism stakeholders NATTA organized the participation in the Fair. At the conclusion of the ATF Debriefing, Coordinator Mr. Pramod Dahal thanked NTB, the Embassy Read More
To commence the month-long Training on Tour Product Development and Airlines ticketing in association with the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI) for workplace-based training at NATTA Secretariat, Kathmandu there had been a call for interested applicants via a newspaper. Several participants had been selected for the Interview. Shortlisted candidates were interviewed on 18th October for Tour Product Development and on 19th October for Airlines Ticketing. As short-term workplace-based Skill Training participants will be recruited as Interns in a travel agency as their practical training after their theoretical course. After the completion of the training, the trainees will also be provided Certificates of Participation. Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA) signed an MOU with the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI) for workplace-based training for 30 participants for Tour Product Read More
To be well prepared for the 2nd General Assembly of IMTA, the Council Meeting on the Term Change of International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) was held via Zoom on 18 October to deliberate on the Program of the 2nd General Assembly of the International Mountain Tourism Alliance, the Leadership of the 2nd Term of Office, the Statutes and the Measures for the Management of the Group Standards of the International Mountain Tourism Alliance. Following the Statutes, each term of office of IMTA shall be four years. The first term should have been changed in August 2021 but failed to be changed as scheduled due to the global spread of COVID-19 and control measures. After the survey and evaluation, the proposal for postponing the term change was submitted to the Council for deliberation and approval and reported to the competent department. The 2nd General Assembly and Council Meeting of IMTA are Read More
NATTA in partnership with Nepal Tourism Board successfully exhibited Nepal at the 9th Asian Tourism Fair, Dhaka at International Convention City, Bashundhara, Dhaka, Bangladesh. NATTA coordinated with ten different stakeholder companies; hotels and travel companies from the tourism industry to participate in ATF. The three days long Fair September 29 to October 1, was inaugurated by the Secretary of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism at the International Convention Center Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital, Mokammel Hossain. The ninth edition of the fair drew widespread attention from people as it was organised after a gap of two years. The fair was held with the overall cooperation of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Bangladesh Tourism Corporation and Bangladesh Tourism Board in the organization of Tourism Bichitra. This year Nepal remained a Prime partner country throughout the Fair. Eight countries participated in this year’s fair. Various tourism organizations from Read More
Nepal - Bangladesh Friendship Society in association with South Asia Business Partnership organized a program celebrating the 43rd World Tourism Day on September 29, 2022. Eastern Nepal has launched Wednesday to boost bilateral relations between the two countries. Mr. Khagaraj Adhikari, Former Home Minister of Nepal was present as the chief guest at the program of the Nepal-Bangladesh Friendship Society organized in Hotel Marshyangdi. Likewise, the President of several tourism associations were present as Special Guests. At the event, NATTA President Mr. Ramesh Thapa on the occasion highlighted the further expansion of bilateral relations, especially in the field of tourism and its promotional programs organised in Bangladesh and Nepal. The program emphasized the contribution to further promoting the relations and more interactions between Bangladesh and Nepal and working together for facing the common challenges for the benefit of the people.
Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA) signed an MOU with the International Labor Organization (ILO) and the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce & Industries (FNCCI) for workplace-based training in Kathmandu. The training will be provided for 30 participants for Tour Product Development Training or the Airlines Ticketing program. As short-term workplace-based Skill Training participants interested in becoming employed/self-employed after learning the ship were advised to register their name in the Secretariat of NATTA via a notice published in the newspaper. The training will be held after shortlisting the participants following the criteria. Similar training on different categories shall be coordinated with the Footwear Manufacturer's Association of Nepal (FMAN) and Restaurant & Bar Association Nepal (REBAN).
Marking the 43rd World Tourism Day, from the regular calendar of events of NATTA, NATTA organized a noble activity Eleventh NATTA Blood Donation Program in collaboration with Frontline Hospital at Goma Ganesh Temple premises on Sunday, 25th September 2022. The program is conducted every year by NATTA, this year humanitarian gesture was shown by the members of NATTA, and other generous people at the event coordinated by NATTA Executive Member and Chairperson of Sports & Entertainment Committee Mr. Dendi Sherpa. For More Pictures, Click Here
The seventh NATTA Futsal Tournament in association with Frontline Hospital was held at Dhanyantari Futsal having a total of 9 teams from the tourism fraternity; NATTA Members, and Airlines on 24th September 2022. Team Sincere Travels were the champion of the tournament. On the occasion, Winners and Runner Ups of the NATTA Futsal Tournament were awarded. Team Precious Travel bagged the 2nd Runner Award, Team Open Sky Travel bagged the 1st Runner Up Trophy with a Cash Prize of Rs. 20,000 and Team Sincere Travel hold the Trophy as a Winner of the NATTA Futsal Tournament along with a cash prize of Rs. 25,000. Best Player Award to Mr. Kabindra Shrestha, Open Sky Travel, Best Keeper Award to Mr. Nitesh Maharjan, Sincere Travel and Highest Scorer Award Mr. Manjil Maharjan, Sincere Travel were also given. For More Pictures, Click Here
A "Heritage Walk in Bungamati" event was held on September 20, 2022, by UN Habitat in collaboration with NATTA in Bungamati, Ward 22 of the Lalitpur Metropolitan City on the occasion of World Tourism Day 2022. The walk was organized in the presence of chairperson LMC-22, NATTA (Nepal Association of Tours and Travels Agents) representatives and other local stakeholders. The major objective of this initiative was to assist the Bungamati community and local government in promoting tourism. An orientation program was conducted to explain the importance of Bungmati to all the participants including NATTA members and tour guides. More than forty tourism professionals participated in the program. Mr. Ramesh Thapa, President of the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA), speaking at the program assured that Bungamati in Lalitpur will be prioritized in terms of tourism promotion as Bungamati has many historical and archaeological structures to show tourists, this Read More
Uncertain times are causing uncertain lives, leaving people feeling more distressed. To discuss this topic and for the global launch of Human Development Report 2021/22, Uncertain Times, Unsettled Lives: Shaping our Future in a Transforming World followed by a conversational program was organized by UNDP Nepal on 12th September at Kathmandu Marriott chaired by Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation, Madam Pampha Bhusal. Ms. Yubika Bhandari, Secretary of NATTA also was invited as a Speaker at the event to discuss how to shape a hopeful future in uncertain times. While Nepal improved its ranking from 144th to 143rd position, the Human Development Index (HDI) value has marginally declined. The last two years have had a devastating impact on billions of people around the world when crises like COVID-19 and interacted with sweeping social and economic shifts, dangerous planetary changes, and massive increases in polarization. The analysis shows Nepal continues Read More
The new 'regulation related to approval of tourist visas for foreigner countries-2022', introduced by the Department of Immigration (DoI) for Nepali travellers, has irked travel agents and those who wish to visit foreign countries under tourist or visit visas. As the provision will come into effect after all necessary management procedures are complete, the new software will be developed to manage the visit visa procedures. The new regulation has added a burden on tour and travel agents in confirming if the person seeking to apply for a tourist visa is legal before issuing the air tickets and ensuring the return of the Nepali tourists and also submitting a report to the DoI. Legal action will be taken against tour and travel operators for failing to meet the two conditions mentioned. NATTA issued a press statement objecting to the rule, saying it is impractical, which aims to discourage genuine people from Read More
Regional Tourism, Rebuilding Connect and addressing the needs of a Connected Traveler was the theme of TAAI’S 66th convention, the three-day event which was held aboard the Spectrum of the Seas of Royal Caribbean from August 22-25, off the coast of Singapore. The convention was attended by over 300 members of the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) as well as media and representatives of tourism departments of several Asian countries and airlines including key representatives from Nepal Tourism Board, NATTA, Sri Lanka Tourism and Kazhak Tourism. At the invitation of TAAI, Nepal Tourism Board and NATTA jointly coordinated the tourism stakeholders from Nepal to connect with the travel fraternity from India and other countries. The delegation of sixteen tourism personalities participated in the Convention. During three days, a Press Conference and Nepal Night Program were also organized by NTB highlighting the tourism potentialities and encouraging the visitors to visit the country to Read More
The following day after the Annual General Meeting in Lumbini, the Delegations participated in the 8th Annual General Meeting and 4th Convention on 21st August 2022 organized by NATTA Palpa Chapter. Mayor of Tansen Municipality Mr. Santosh Lal Shrestha inaugurated the General Meeting and Convention. Likewise, Dr. Chiranjibi Nepal Former Governor of Nepal Rastra Bank, NATTA Central President Mr. Ramesh Thapa, NATTA Gandaki Province Mr. Hariram Adhikari were in the program as Special Guest. A new Executive Committee has been formed at the Annual General Meeting of the NATTA Palpa Chapter under the leadership of Mr. Rajiv Shah. The new Executive Board comprises of Mr. Pradeep Udaya as Immediate Past President, Mr. Satish Raj Shakya as Secretary, Mr. Rupam Kakshapati as Treasurer, Ms. Gyanu Karki, Mr. Ashok Thapa and Mr. Dhiren Pradhan as Executive Members. NATTA Delegations from NATTA Headquarter, Madhesh Province, Gandaki Province, Sudurpaschim Province, Banke Chapter and Palpa Read More
Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) Lumbini Province's 16th Annual General Assembly and Convention was held on Saturday in Bhairahawa on 20th August 2022. At the AGM and Convention, a new executive committee chaired by Ms. Rachana Panta was unanimously elected. Likewise, Mr. Chandra Bahadur Thapa as Senior Vice President, Mr. Kulchandra Pandey as Second Vice President, Mr. Anilman Shrestha as Third Vice President, Mr. Anjan Shrestha as General Secretary, Ms. Gyanumaya Pokhrel as Secretary, Mr. Sujit Shrivastav as Treasurer and Mr. Virat Shrestha as Joint Treasurer were elected. Similar working committee members are Ms. Sita Basyal, Mr. Manju Giri Puri, Mr. Ganesh Bhattarai, Mr. Govind Singh Saluja, Mr. Fanindra Poudel, Ms. Bina Neupane and Mr. Dipesh Gupta. Minister for Tourism, Rural and Urban Development of Lumbini Province Mr. Dilli Bahadur Chaudhary inaugurated the General Assembly and Convention. NATTA Delegations from NATTA Headquarter, Madhesh Province, Gandaki Province, Sudurpaschim Read More
On the occasion of the 19th Annual General Meeting of Nepal Tourist Vehicle Association (NTVA) on 18th August 2022, NATTA Executives were honored. NTVA felicitated Executive Members of NATTA after the successful election for the year 2022-2024. NATTA President Mr. Ramesh Thapa, IPP Mr. Achyut Guragain and other Executives were present at the program.
Mr. Samhan Alsamhan, Manager of Kuwait Airways along with his country companions Mr. Sunil Pal and Mr. Sailesh Shahi called on NATTA Secretariat on 18th August and had discussions with President, Secretary General, Secretary, Treasurer, Executive Members and CEO. The Consultation Meeting was held mainly about the flight operations and its expansion as Kuwait Airways plans to officially inaugurate its first flight on the date of October 30, 2022, from Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), Nepal. Mr. Samhan Alsamhan expressed his positive findings regarding the potential of tourism in Nepal and believed to receive the support welcoming the 3-Star Airline. Both Kuwait Airways and NATTA assured that they would look into the possibilities of assisting each other in whatever way possible in the days to come.
Khempo Kamal Bhandari, President of Nepal Buddhist Federation graced a meeting at NATTA Secretariat on 17th August 2022. Firstly, NATTA felicitated and congratulated him on his new role with best wishes. NATTA also expressed hope that the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, Lumbini, the sacred place become the attention of all Buddhist Associations and trusted that Khempo Bhandari would help in making NATTA’s upcoming event Buddhist International Travel Mart (BITM) successful. Khempo Bhandari spoke at length on how Nepal could be a centre of attraction for Buddhist followers from around the world.
On August 11 2022, a Partnership Agreement has been signed with the Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA) and Sustainable Tourism Recovery Project (STLRP) to implement training for 360 youths to enhance their capacity on the topics of tour design and itinerary planning, online ticketing and customer services. NATTA will call for the participants to its members and choose accordingly based on their certain experience and qualifications. STLRP is a project being implemented by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in assisting the vulnerable workforce of the tourism sector by providing short term employment, tourism infrastructure & HR development. This will be the second project of NATTA with the organization after completing the first project post-COVID providing short-term employment to the tourism workers.
Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) Delegation visited the office of the National Sports Council on 10th August 2022 to meet and congratulate newly appointed Member Secretary Mr. Tanka Lal Ghising. At the meeting, the delegation expressed that his appointment will have much achievement in the Sports industry. And since, sports is also one of the high prospects in the tourism industry that NATTA is ready to cooperate and work together with the Sports Council in the future for the advancement of the industry. President Mr. Ramesh Thapa, Senior Vice President Mr. Pramod Dahal, Secretary General Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya, Treasurer Mr. Raj Kumar Devkota, Executive Member Mr. Dendi Sherpa and CEO Mr. Uttam Prasad Devkota were part of the delegation.
