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MEETING WITH CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OF NEPAL (CAAN)

On June 21, 2024, NATTA President Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya, Vice President Mr. Ghanashyam Ghimire, Secretary General Ms. Yubika Bhandari, and other board members had a meeting with Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). NATTA presented strategic recommendations for the "Regular International Flight Operations Working Group" to ensure the consistent and efficient functioning of Gautam …

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MEETING WITH MINISTER OF CULTURE, TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION

NATTA's President Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya, Immediate Past President Mr. Ramesh Thapa and other board members had a productive meeting with the Honorable Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Hit Bahadur Tamang on 18th June 2024. During the meeting, the Minister warmly welcomed the newly elected members and extended his best wishes for their …

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NATTA Meeting with India International Travel Mart

On June 17th, 2024, NATTA President Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya and other board members met with Vice President Mr. Dilip Biswas and Mr. Surinder Hakhu (Sanjay), Director of India International Travel Mart. The meeting at the NATTA Secretariat in Kathmandu focused on discussing potential collaborations for upcoming sales missions and trade fairs in India.

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Welcome to New Board Members 2024-2026

On June 16th, 2024, NATTA organized a Welcome Program for its new board members at the Secretariat. NATTA's Immediate Past President, Mr. Ramesh Thapa & NATTA CEO Mr. Raghunath Bidari welcomed the newly elected board members. Congratulations to our new board as they guide us towards a brighter future!

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NATTA and TOAB Sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Boost Tourism

Kathmandu, Nepal – June 13, 2024 The Nepal Association of Travel and Tour Agents (NATTA) and the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a collaborative relationship to promote tourism in both Nepal and Bangladesh. Under the motto, "From Summit to Sea", the MOU reflects the commitment …

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Sagarmatha Day Rally

Today, May 29, 2024, NATTA's President Mr. Ramesh Thapa, Secretary General Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya, Executive Members and the Secretariat team proudly joined the rally from Thamel to Nepal Pragya Pratisthan, Kamaladi. Honoring Mount Everest's legacy and promoting Nepal's vibrant tourism!

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3rd NEPAL FRANCHISE & DISTRIBUTION SHOW

A momentous occasion unfolded on 27th April 2024, as (NATTA) President, Mr. Ramesh Thapa, graced the 3rd Nepal Franchise & Distribution Show at the Kathmandu Marriott Hotel. The event was further dignified by the presence of H.E. Ambassador Shri Naveen Srivastava Ji, Embassy of India, Kathmandu. The event served as a beacon of entrepreneurship and …

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INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION SESSION

April 17th, 2024, NATTA hosted a dynamic interactive discussion session at Hotel Dusit Princes. We had the honour to have the presence of the Honorable Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Mr. Hit Bahadur Tamang, together with our Past President Council, Executive Board and NATTA Secretariat team. The conversation focused on contemporary issues of …

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URGE FINANCE MINISTER TO REMOVE LUXURY TAX & VAT IN UPCOMING BUDGET

Tourism organizations have appealed to Finance Minister Barshman Pun for the removal of the luxury tax, submitting a memorandum last Friday outlining critical issues for the upcoming budget. Binayak Shah, President of the Hotel Association Nepal (HAN), highlighted that while Nepal's tourism sector can cater to 3.5 million tourists with quality services, current arrivals only …

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CONGRATULATION AND BEST WISHES

Warm congratulations and best wishes to the newly appointed Board Members of the Nepal Tourism Board: Mr. Ram Prasad Sapkota, Mr. Rishiram Bhandari and Mr. Rajendra Bahadur Lama An event was organized by NATTA at its Secretariat office in Naxal, Kathmandu in the presence of President Ramesh Thapa and other Board members alongside the NATTA …

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MATTA 2024

The Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) participated officially in the MATTA Fair 2024 showcasing the best of Nepalese tourism and destinations. NATTA's delegation included esteemed members such as President Mr. Ramesh Thapa, Immediate Past President Mr. Achyut Guragain, First Vice President Mr. Pramod Dahal, and Treasurer Mr. Raj Kumar Devkota, along with …