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Welcome and Facilitation Ceremony at NATTA

On 24th December 2024 a welcome and facilitation program was held at the NATTA Secretariat, where NATTA President Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya along with board members warmly welcomed Mr. Bhakta Bahadur Bhandari, Chief Officer of the Valley Tourism Office, Bagmati Province. The meeting provided an excellent platform to discuss key initiatives and strengthen collaboration to …

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Storytelling in Nepal's Travel Industry

The two-day workshop on "Storytelling in Nepal's Travel Industry," jointly organized by NATTA and STLRP, in collaboration with Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and UNDP Nepal, took place on December 22-23 at The Lawn, Jhamsikhel Rd, Lalitpur. Day 1 began with welcome remarks from NATTA President Mr. Kumar Mani Thapliya, followed by NTB CEO Mr. Deepak …

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Bengal Travel Mart (BTM) 2024

The Bengal Travel Mart (BTM) 2024 was held from December 17-19, where NATTA President, where NATTA President, Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya, was invited as a special guest for the inauguration event. In his address, Mr. Thapaliya highlighted Nepal as a premier tourist destination, showcasing its diverse offerings—from the majestic mountains, including the iconic Mount Everest, …

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7th (ABTO) International Convention

From December 10th to 12th, 2024, the 7th ABTO International Convention took place in Vaishali, Bihar, India, attracting leading professionals and stakeholders in the Buddhist tourism sector from around the world. NATTA Executive Member Mr. Bijaya Rijal represented the Nepal Association of Travel and Tour Agents (NATTA) at this significant event, contributing to discussions on …

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NATTA Meets with Japanese Embassy

On 5th December 2024, NATTA President Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya and board members hosted a meeting with Mr. Takahiro Tamura, Deputy Chief of Mission, and Mr. Tadashi Sato, Second Secretary, from the Japanese Embassy at the NATTA Secretariat. The discussion focused on collaboration opportunities in tourism development with a presentation from NATTA highlighting key initiatives.

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Meeting with Indigo Airlines

On 5th December 2024, NATTA President Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya, along with board members, held a discussion with representatives from Indigo Airlines at the NATTA Secretariat. The meeting focused on addressing key challenges and opportunities in the aviation sector.

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Collaboration for Promoting Nepal Tourism

On December 5, 2024, the NTB organized an interactive session with the proposed Nepali ambassadors from various countries to discuss strategic collaborations aimed at promoting Nepal’s tourism on the international stage. The session emphasized the importance of leveraging the resources of embassies, the Nepal Tourism Board, and tourism businesses to promote Nepal’s diverse offerings, including …

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Empowering Tourism Businesses: Content and Influencer Marketing Workshop

NATTA in collaboration with USAID Trade & Competitiveness and Uptrendly Media, successfully organized a Content and Influencer Marketing Workshop at MIT College on the 2nd and 3rd of December 2024. The session, attended by more than 65 participants, empowered local tourism businesses with strategies to attract and engage luxury travellers through effective content and influencer …

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Maya Devi Heritage Destination Development and Promotion project

On 25th November 2024, NATTA organized a meeting with the USAID International Development Institute (IDI). The discussion, led by NATTA President Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya, alongside board members and USAID representatives, focused on the Maya Devi Heritage Destination Development and Promotion project. A detailed presentation was delivered during the meeting aimed at preserving and promoting …

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NATTA Hosts IATA Orientation Program

On October 28, 2024, NATTA successfully organized an IATA Orientation Program at the Nepal Tourism Board Auditorium Hall. The event commenced with an opening address from NATTA CEO, Mr. Raghunath Bidari, and was attended by over 50 representatives from various sectors of the travel and tourism industry. The program was further enriched by the presence …