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NATO-concern over entry fee hike at Ktm Durbar Square
12 August, 2011
Nepal Association of Tour Operator (NATO) has expressed concern over the Kathmandu Metropolitan’s act of increasing entry fee for tourists to Kathmandu Durbar Square.
The fee has been increased to Rs 500 fro...
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NAC for quick purchasing
11 August, 2011
The new management of Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is likely to propose the government to start aircraft purchasing deal through a Cabinet decision.
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Homestay in Bhaktapur fails to draw tourists
05 August, 2011
Seven months have passed since Homestay was initiated in Bhaktapur in view of the Nepal Tourism Year 2011, but it has failed to serve as an attraction to the tourists.
As a result, homestay tourism is almost...
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NTY 2011 promotion
05 August, 2011
Government with the aim to support the promotion of Nepal Tourism Year 2011, had taken various initiatives. The cabinet on May 7, 2010 waived the royalty and free visa. It had also waived royalty for some of...
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Tourism earnings down despite higher arrivals
31 July, 2011
Foreign exchange earnings from tourism have fallen despite a rise in arrivals, length of stay, spending and hotel occupancy.
According to Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), revenue from the travel trade dipped 13.2 pe...
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Tourism sector to receive much emphasis in 2011/12
05 July, 2011
While the target of the Nepal Tourism Year 2011 (NTY 2011) to bring in one million international tourists is unlikely to be achieved, the government has unveiled various programmes for developing the tourism in...
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Over 5000 tourists enter from Belahiya
05 July, 2011
A total of 5401 foreign tourists, excluding Indians, entered Nepal through Belahiya entry point during the first six months this year, according to Rajendra Raj Adhikari, the chief of the Immigration Office bas...
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New international airport to build next year
05 July, 2011
Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadga Bahadur Bishwakarma on Monday said that construction of the second international airport at Nijgadh will start from the next fiscal year.
The government has giv...
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Nepal participates in TTE
29 June, 2011
Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) organized Nepal’s participation in Chalo Jaai Travel & Trade Exposition (TTE) from 24-26 June 2011 in Kolkata, India.
Chalo Jaai TTE is considered to be a leading travel trade exh...
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Prioritize tourism in new budget, say tourism bodies
29 June, 2011
With the government preparing for the new budget, tourism associations have called for prioritizing the country’s tourism industry, as it could be a vital tool for generating foreign exchange as well as jobs.
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Tourism year promotion campaign catching on
27 June, 2011
KATHMANDU: Nepal Tourism Year (NTY) 2011 Committee is looking forward to use the government allocated budget of Rs 130 million to publicise national tourism campaign through regional and international media.
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With digital map and GPS trekking, tourists are never alone
20 June, 2011
Tourists visiting Nepal can now expect a much easier travel, thanks to a host of digital support available in the country. Of late, software developers have introduced programs which tourists can use to find ou...
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Nepal promotes tourism in SEA countries
19 June, 2011
Nepal conducted a tourism promotional campaign in South-East Asia (SEA).
Nepal’s Sales Mission to South-East Asia, a joint promotion venture of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), PATA Nepal Chapter, Nepal Airlines C...
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Buddhist nun’s performance combines traditional and contemporary instruments
16 June, 2011
THE 2011 Wesak International Film Festival (WIFF) will continue this weekend at Malaysia Tourism Centre (MTC), Kuala Lumpur, showcasing 18 full-length movies, documentaries, animation and children’s films.
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Nepal needs tourism to avoid going bust
05 June, 2011
The number of visitors to Nepal is up, especially from Asia. Despite tensions and social disorder, tourism remains crucial for the country’s development, but for experts, the sector alone cannot sustain the Nep...
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Mt. Everest waste set to arrive in Nepali capital
31 May, 2011
About five tons of waste dumped in Mt. Everest (also called Mr. Qomolangma in China and Mt. Sagarmatha in Nepal) region will be brought to Nepali capital Kathmandu by Tuesday.
According to Tuesday's The Hima...
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Tenzing and Hillary monuments unveiled on Intl Everest Day
30 May, 2011
Nepal on Sunday observed the International Everest Day by unveiling the pictures of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgey, the first persons to scale Mt Everest in a park here. Today is the 58th anniversary of ...
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Bringing Nepal's ghost town back to life
30 May, 2011
Bandipur, Nepal (CNN) -- "No vehicles allowed", reads the hand-painted sign welcoming visitors to the Nepalese village of Bandipur.
Those who come to the tiny village that offers panoramic views of the Himal...
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TAAN marking the Int’l Sagarmatha Day
29 May, 2011
The 3rd International Sagarmatha Day is going to be celebrated on May 29 as every year. The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation and private sector are organizing various programs to mark the day of the first...
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More foreign tourists go missing in Nepal
29 May, 2011
As frequent general strikes and political unrest hit tourism in Nepal, the government's plan to attract one million air travellers this year received yet another setback with reports of two more missing foreign...
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