The Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) Lumbini Province Ad Hoc Committee has been formally established in Butwal, marking a significant step toward strengthening the province’s hospitality and tourism sector. The committee formation program was attended by Lumbini Province Chief Minister Chet Narayan Acharya as the chief guest. The newly formed committee is expected to work toward protecting and promoting the interests of hotel entrepreneurs while contributing to the sustainable development of tourism across the province.
C.P. Shrestha to Lead Committee
C.P. Shrestha has been appointed as the Chairperson of the HAN Lumbini Province Ad Hoc Committee. The committee brings together representatives from different areas of the hospitality sector, with the leadership expected to coordinate efforts to address issues facing hotel businesses and promote the province as a tourism destination.
Office Bearers and Committee Members
The office bearers and members of the newly formed committee are as follows:
| Post | Name |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | C.P. Shrestha |
| Senior Vice President | Prabin Pathak |
| First Vice President | Hari Bahadur Thapa |
| Vice President | Anil Prasad Shrestha |
| Secretary General | Tek Nath Basyal |
| Secretary | Dilip Gauchan |
| Treasurer | Sushant Gauchan |
| Committee Member | Pranadha Dixit |
| Committee Member | Obindra Mahara |
| Committee Member | Dhirendra Pradhan |
| Committee Member | Kamal Paidel |
| Committee Member | Giri Raj Pandey |
| Committee Member | Laxman Bhandari |
| Committee Member | Durga Basyal |
| Committee Member | Padam Bir Thapa |
| Committee Member | Nirmal Shrestha |
| Advisor | Mahendra Narayan Shrestha |
| Advisor | Gopal Rana |
| Advisor | Dipendra Baduwal |
Focus on Hospitality and Tourism Development
The formation of the provincial ad hoc committee is expected to provide a stronger institutional platform for hotel entrepreneurs across Lumbini Province. The committee will work toward addressing issues affecting the hotel and hospitality industry, promoting cooperation among tourism stakeholders and advocating for policies and initiatives favorable to the sector. Lumbini Province is home to major tourism attractions, including Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, along with numerous religious, cultural and natural destinations. The hotel industry plays an important role in supporting visitors to these destinations.
Supporting Sustainable Tourism Growth
The new committee is expected to contribute to the broader development of the province’s tourism industry by promoting better hospitality services and encouraging coordination between hotel businesses, government agencies and other tourism stakeholders. The formation of the HAN Lumbini Province Ad Hoc Committee is therefore seen as an important step toward creating a more organized and collaborative hospitality sector and strengthening Lumbini Province’s position as a major tourism destination in Nepal.
