Articles tagged “nepal”

Tourism

Nepal’s Tourist Shortfall Continues to Hammer Its Economy

An economic crisis is looming, with the nation's recovery now hampered by inflation and rising oil and coal prices in the wake of the Ukraine war. Not exactly a welcoming pitch for tourists.

Gopal Sharma, Reuters | 2 years ago

Business Travel

The Travel Quandary for Global Aid Workers in the Pandemic

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.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 3 years ago

Tourism

Promoting Tourism in the Time of Coronavirus Is a No-Win

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.

Rosie Spinks, Skift | 4 years ago

Tourism

The Future of Elephant Tourism Will Be Showcased in This Nepalese Village

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.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 4 years ago

Tourism

6 Tourism Trends We Tracked at Skift This Week

Skift | 10 years ago

Tourism

India and Nepal will team up to jointly promote tourism

The downward trend in Nepal tourism has had India worried for its own future, so this team effort could be a win-win.

Skift | 11 years ago

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Nepal’s tourism growth slows down in 2012 amidst political instability

Nepal has historically overplayed its hand in low-end tourism, and now it has an image problem, besides its own internal political issues. It only has to look at neighboring Bhutan on how to build responsible, higher end tourism.

Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

Nepal builds reputation as adventure destination with arrivals up 10 percent in 2012

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.

Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

War tourism brings foreigners to hike Nepal’s now-peaceful Guerrilla Trek

The trails where the Maoist party once fought for their independence are now hoped to bring economic stability to the nation, a technique that has succeeded in Vietnam and China.

Skift | 12 years ago

Airlines

Frequent air fatalities raise questions about the safety of Nepal’s small airlines

An early morning crash killing 19 people is the sixth incident in just under two years and could be the final impetus to force the industry to take a closer look at the planes used to taxi tourists.

Skift | 12 years ago