TAAN advice on tourism policy Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, April 1:The Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN) recently submitted its recommendations to the government on the formulation of a new tourism policy. The association has highlighted many problems concerning the... Travel 02 Apr, 2004
Manang fest in April Kathmandu: The Destination Manang 2004 festival, which was postponed due to Maoist-announced blockade in several parts of the country, will begin on April 12 in Chame, the headquarters of Manang district, the Nepal Tourism Board said on Tuesday. "A... Travel 17 Mar, 2004
Nepal attractive destination for European tourists Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, March 14:Sarvendra Nath Shukla, minister for tourism, culture and civil aviation, conferred the Mount Everest Golden Jubilee medals to eight Everest summiteers amidst a special function held in Germany last week. Those... 14 Mar, 2004
Biz briefs Nepal best in hospitalityKATHMANDU: Nepal has been voted for its best service and hospitality award in Germany. According to Nepal Tourism Board, Reise & Preise, one of the leading consumer traveller magazines in Germany conducted a poll for their... 05 Mar, 2004
NTB lauds ASA pact Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, February 17The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and other tourism outfits have welcomed the bilateral Air Service Agreement (ASA) between Nepal and Thailand, which was signed yesterday.The ASA has sparked a "new ray of hope"... Travel 18 Feb, 2004
Eastern industrial and tourism fest from February 17 Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, February 6The Eastern Industrial Business Fair and Tourism Festival is all set to begin in Birtamod, Jhapa, to promote various business products as well as tourism. The fair will not just be limited to Nepali... Travel 07 Feb, 2004
Tourist arrivals by air increase in January Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, February 4Tourist arrivals by air in January shows a growth of 40 per cent. The total number of international tourists reached 22,552, a net addition of 6,499 in comparison to the same period last year.However, last... 05 Feb, 2004
Pashupati darshan package launched in Chennai Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 28Shree Jagad Guru Shankaracharya of Kaanchi launched Pashupatinath darshan package in Chennai to commemorate Mahashivaratri.Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) said in a press release that Shankaracharya highlighted... Travel 29 Jan, 2004
Poetry for a cause Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 28Bichar Shibir organised a poetry reading and discussion programme at Nepal Tourism Board on Wednesday, January 28. The programme presented India-born Tibetan writer Tenzin Tsundue and Nepali poet DB... Travel Abroad 29 Jan, 2004
Migratory bird fest next month Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 23The fourth Koshi Tappu migratory bird festival is all set to begin next month coinciding with the World Wetlands Day, to promote the area as a wetland conservation and eco-tourism destination.The festival,... Travel 24 Jan, 2004
Thumbs up for new Pokhara airport Rup Narayan DhakalPokhara, January 15The decision to construct a regional-level airport in Pokhara has brought tremendous relief to tourism entrepreneurs of the area. The cabinet meet on last Monday took the decision to construct a regional-level... 16 Jan, 2004
Hyatt Regency Kathmandu receives top ten TSF award Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, January 5Hyatt Regency Kathmandu (Taragaon Regency Hotel Ltd) has been awarded as one of the top ten tourist service fees (TSF) contributor in Nepal in 2003. Sarbendra Nath Shukla, minister for culture, tourism and... 06 Jan, 2004
