Nepal outshines all participants in FITUR 2016, bags “Best Stand” award Nepal stall bagged the “Best Stand” Award in Country category in FITUR 2016 for its simplicity with mysticism theme projected through colorful creations for the first time. Appreciating the Nepal’s Stall, the jury says, “A mountain brought to the hall. Prayers turned into colored flags form a tent that protects the country which showcases both its mysticism and its mountainous side in a stall.” President of Jury for Stand Awards and General Director for Spain & Portugal, IATA, Mr. Javier Valdes, honored the Nepalese delegation by visiting the Nepal stall to present the award. The award was received by Mrs. Ujjwala Dali, Officiating Director for Tourism Marketing and Promotion from NTB and Mr. Sudhir Upadhyay, Coordinator for FITUR from NATTA. Nepal stall located in Asia Pacific section in Hall 4, was designed with Buddhism theme, replicating the Boudhnath Stupa; the most unaffected UNESCO World Heritage site, standing tall post-earthquake. Taking into consideration the European people’s keen interest &curiosity in Buddhism, the Stupa dome with its “all seeing eyes” and colorful prayer flags attracted lot of visitors to Nepal stand. Over 225000 total visitors thronged various country pavilions during the 5-day event.
In Madrid, FITUR assembled the great business and innovation forum of the worldwide tourism industry where Nepal Tourism Board in coordination with Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA) participated along with 16 private companies from Nepal from 20 – 24 January 2016. The 36th edition of FITUR 2016, a premier business and promotion forum, held in Madrid, Spain for last 5 days was inaugurated by Her Majesty the Queen, Leticia Ortiz. The trade show brought together 9500 plus companies of wholesalers, tour operators, travel agencies, carrier companies, hotels & accommodation, leisure & culture service companies and tourism travel media from more than 165 countries to showcase their countries and products alike.
Nepal Tourism Board in coordination with Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA) participated along with 16 private companies. They are:
1. Makalu Adventure Travel & Tours Pvt. Ltd.
2. Vista Travel
3. Osho World Adventure
4. Royal Mountain Travel – Nepal
5. BCN Travel & Tours
6. Destination Nepal Trek & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.
7. Outshine Adventure Pvt. Ltd.
8. Asian Adventure Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd.
9. Yala Adventure Pvt. Ltd.
10. Palpali Tour & Travel Pvt. Ltd.
11. Sampurna Aventura Travel Pvt. Ltd.
12. Red Carpet Travel
13. Gaama Travel
14. All Nepal Trekking Pvt. Ltd.
15. Vista Adventure Nepal Pvt. Ltd.
16. Bona Treks & Expedition/Hotel Amaryllis Pvt. Ltd.