Articles tagged “nepal”

Nepal hotels are complaining they are not seeing the deluge of reservations they would expect at this time of year.

A dozen new star hotels have been added during the last year in Nepal. According to the Department of Tourism, 12 new star hotels and three new resorts have come into operation in the last 11 months

Taj parent Indian Hotels Company has a lot going on, all in a good way. CEO Puneet Chhatwal shares with us his plans for building on the 119 year-old legacy of this Indian institution.

Nepal’s would-be social media influencers would now have to scout for new locations as the country has barred shooting of TikTok videos at some heritage sites.

They say charity begins at home, but for the thousands of overseas volunteers that’s not quite the case. Now they’re wondering how to keep going in a world where travel has mostly stopped.

Tourism marketers are facing somewhat of a conundrum: The optics of tourism campaigns during widespread panic can fall flat, but failing to market low-risk destinations may make a bad problem even worse.

It seems far-fetched that a tiny village in Nepal that depends on elephant-back safaris could one day be a million-dollar profit attraction. If this initiative works, it’s a great day for tourism communities.

Tourism arrivals to Nepal have steadily increased in recent years, but the country can further boost the profitable sector by building up its brand, introducing more direct flights, and offering tour packages.

The government’s decision seems like a win-win, keeping solo trekkers safe for about $10 per day and boosting the local economy by providing jobs; however, experienced trekkers may yearn for their once solo adventure.