KATHMANDU: The Community Homestay Network (CHN), a renowned company operating in line with the spirit of sustainable and responsible tourism in Nepal, has been selected by Booking.com as among top 10 world start-ups in sustainable tourism for 2018, and has been awarded with a grant of 225,000 euros from Booking Booster Programme. CHN is a network of community homestays in Nepal, which connects global travellers with the real faces of Nepal to facilitate authentic Nepali experience about Nepali culture and traditions while benefiting local communities all over Nepal. CHN is also supporting women empowerment in 13 communities of Nepal.