Kathmandu, September 18:

Expressing serious concerns over possible impacts of Maoist’s protest programmes in tourism industry, Nepal Association of Tour Operators (NATO) has asked all the political parties to express a public commitment not to disturbe movements of tourists during protests.

In a letter sent to all the major political parties, associations and authorities concerned with industry yesterday, the NATO has requested a public commitment of theirs through media or other effective means, confirming that tourists holidaying in any part of Nepal will not be disturbed in any way.