'Nepal International Tourism Expo' Kick Starts in Kathmandu
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The two-day ‘Nepal International Tourism Expo (NITE)’ kicked off in Kathmandu on June 14 to promote Nepal’s tourism globally.
An Overview of the News
Held from June 14-15, 2024 at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall.
Organised in collaboration with Kathmandu Metropolitan City in collaboration with Nepal Tourism Board and other associations.
Inauguration and Goals
Inaugurated by Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Hit Bahadur Tamang.
Minister Tamang emphasised the event’s potential to boost Nepal’s international tourism presence.
Minister Tamang noted ongoing efforts to meet the government’s target of 1.6 million tourists this year, including resolving tourism sector issues and waiving VAT and unnecessary taxes on air tickets.
Participation and Networking
It aims to unite tourism related businesses such as hotels, resorts, homestays, travel/tour/trekking/mountaineering agencies, airlines and stakeholders from both domestic and international sectors.
Participating countries include Nepal, India, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Maldives, USA, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, China, Thailand, UAE, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bhutan, with a total of 155 entrepreneurs.
Government of Bihar participated to promote tourism opportunities in ecotourism in Guru Circuit, Jain Circuit, Ramayana Circuit, Buddhist Circuit and Valmiki Tiger Reserve.
Provides a two-day networking opportunity for national and international tourism stakeholders to foster collaboration and lasting partnerships.
About Nepal
The kingdom of Nepal was established by the Shah dynasty.
It is a landlocked country in South Asia.
Prime Minister - Pushpa Kamal Dahal
President - Ram Chandra Paudel
Capital - Kathmandu
Currency - Nepalese Rupee
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