News & Announcement
59th Annual General Meeting & Election 2026
Published on 26 August 2026•NATTA Secretariat
The Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA) successfully held its 59th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Election on 14th August 2026 at The Soaltee Kathmandu, bringing together distinguished guests, tourism leaders, NATTA members, tourism entrepreneurs and representatives from across Nepal’s tourism industry.
The programme was graced by Rt. Hon. Dol Prasad (DP) Aryal, Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the Chief Guest. The event also welcomed Hon. Khadak Raj Poudel (Ganes), Minister for Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation and Mr. Mukunda Prasad Niraula, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation, along with the Presidents and representatives of FNCCI, CNI, HAN and various tourism associations and organizations, as well as prominent leaders and stakeholders from Nepal’s tourism sector.
The gathering provided an important platform to reflect on NATTA’s journey and achievements, recognize valuable contributions to Nepal’s tourism industry, and reaffirm the association’s commitment to strengthening the travel trade through unity, professionalism, collaboration and advocacy.
The AGM programme featured the launch of “NATTA Journey 2024–2026,” presentation of the NATTA 2024–2026 video, recognition and appreciation of tourism associations, organizations, long-serving NATTA members, tourism contributors and journalists, as well as the Khagendra Raj Pandey Memorial Travel & Tourism Award.
Election of the New Executive Committee
Following the completion of the AGM proceedings, the second session proceeded with the NATTA Election 2026, marking the beginning of a new chapter in NATTA’s institutional journey.
Mr. Bharat Jung Pandey was elected as the President of NATTA, along with the following newly elected Executive Committee:
• Senior Vice President – Mr. Sunil Sharma
• Vice President – Ms. Sabita KC Bhattarai
• Secretary General – Mr. Raj Kumar Devkota
• Secretary – Mr. Ramesh Parajuli
• Treasurer – Ms. Diki Sherpa
• Joint Treasurer – Mr. Jeevan Koirala
Executive Members
• Ms. Smarika Thapa
• Mr. Prakash Lohani
• Mr. Nabin Gurung
• Mr. Dinesh Mainali
• Mr. Suman Lal Shrestha
• Ms. Swastika Pradhan
• Mr. Sanket Dahal
• Mr. Bivash Poudel
NATTA extends its heartiest congratulations and best wishes to President Bharat Jung Pandey and all the newly elected Executive Committee members for a successful and impactful tenure.
The new leadership will carry forward NATTA’s legacy of unity, professionalism, advocacy and collaboration, while working toward the continued growth, strengthening and promotion of Nepal’s travel and tourism industry.
NATTA also expresses its sincere appreciation to outgoing President Mr. Kumar Mani Thapaliya and the outgoing Executive Committee for their dedicated leadership and valuable contributions during the 2024–2026 term.
Congratulations to the newly elected leadership!
Together for a stronger, more united and sustainable Nepal Tourism Industry.