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On Tuesday (23 June 2025), NATTA successfully held a PPC meeting where President Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya, respected Past Presidents and distinguished Board Members were present. In response to the recent protest, the meeting emphasized measures for tourism recovery, highlighting the importance of stakeholder cooperation, restoring traveller trust and advancing sustainable development.
Paro, Bhutan – 18th August 2025 A landmark MoU was signed at Dungkar Dzong between Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya, President of NATTA, and Mr. Kinley Gyeltshen, Chairman of ABTO, to promote regenerative and sustainable tourism. This partnership will strengthen tourism cooperation, cultural preservation, capacity building, and joint promotional activities between Nepal and Bhutan—paving the way …
We are proud to share that NATTA Executive Member, Mr. Bijaya Rijal, participated in the B2B Fam Trip organized by ABTO from 10th to 14th August 2025 in Varanasi. This trip provided a great platform for networking, exploring tourism opportunities, and strengthening collaboration between travel professionals. NATTA continues to actively engage in initiatives that promote …
We are delighted to announce that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between DAI Global UK LTD. / Nepal in Business – Growth Advisors, represented by Team Leader Mr. Ratish Basnyat, and the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA), represented by President Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya at NATTA Secretariat. This partnership …
A high-level meeting was recently held to address the challenges faced by Nepali travel agents in securing visas for pilgrims participating in the sacred Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Revered by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers, Mount Kailash is considered the abode of Lord Shiva, while Lake Mansarovar is believed to purify the soul. The Yatra, …
Nepal Tourism Board, in collaboration with NATTA Centre and NATTA Madhesh, organized a 3-day training on “Developing Package for Tour” from 23rd to 25th June 2025 at Hotel Makalu, Birgunj. The training aimed to build the capacity of tourism professionals in Madhesh Pradesh to design effective and market-ready travel packages. Expert trainers Mr. Vinaya Shakya …
With a shared commitment to strengthening tourism relations, NATTA and the Phuket Tourism Association are working together to promote two-way tourism exchange, particularly within the Buddhist tourism sector. Following the participation of Phuket Tourism Association at NATTA BITM, NATTA Senior Vice President Mrs. Jiswan Tuladhar Shrestha and Secretary Mr. Bishnu Pandey attended the Phuket Health …
A meeting was held today at the NATTA Secretariat Office under the leadership of NATTA President Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya and other board members with representatives from Qatar Airways Mr. Sarik Bogati and Ms. Sapana Shrestha. The discussion focused on addressing current issues of mutual concern and exploring opportunities for continued collaboration between NATTA and …
The 3rd Buddhist International Travel Mart (BITM) 2025 was successfully concluded on 25th May 2025 in the sacred city of Lumbini, marking a major step in promoting Nepal as a leading destination for Buddhist pilgrimage and spiritual tourism. Organized by NATTA in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Nepal Tourism Board …
We are delighted to share the successful conclusion of the 3rd Buddhist International Travel Mart (BITM) 2025, organized in two significant spiritual destinations of Nepal — Kathmandu and Lumbini. The Kathmandu event was held from 23rd to 24th May 2025, while the Lumbini event took place on 25th May 2025. The event brought together International …
On 27th March 2025, NATTA organized an interaction program on the ‘Impact of VAT on Airfare’ with key tourism stakeholders. The discussion focused on the challenges posed by the 13% VAT on air tickets and its negative impact on Nepal’s tourism sector. In collaboration with NTB, NATTA conducted a study through H.K.S.D. Associates, revealing that …
