The Government of Nepal is preparing to release a new tourism policy. During the 26th anniversary celebration of the Nepal Tourism Board, Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Pandey, announced that the government is formulating a policy framework to provide sustainable direction to the entire tourism industry.

The new policy emphasizes the implementation of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model and has declared the upcoming decade as the “Tourism Decade.” In a multi-ethnic, multilingual, multi-religious, multicultural, and geographically diverse country like Nepal, promoting tourism while strengthening tolerance, harmony, and unity is imperative.

The existing tourism policy requires revision, as the sector faces new challenges and opportunities. Through the new policy, Nepal aims to enhance its competitiveness in the global market, develop infrastructure, and increase local community participation.

I had the opportunity to participate in a significant discussion on the proposed tourism policy organized by the Policy Research Institute. It was a great honor for me to present my views on behalf of NRNA.

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Policy Research Institute for organizing an in-depth discussion on the future of Nepal’s tourism sector. This discussion is believed to inspire new pathways for the prosperity and development of the tourism industry.

By thoroughly discussing the challenges and opportunities in Nepal’s tourism sector, we have reaffirmed the need for positive and robust policies. I am grateful for the opportunity to share my thoughts in this discussion on behalf of NRNA and personally.

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