Tourism entrepreneur Bharat Jung Pandey, Director of Everest Miracle Travels & Tours, has officially announced his candidacy for the post of President of the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) ahead of the association’s upcoming leadership election. Pandey will contest in NATTA’s 25th Executive Committee Election, which is scheduled to take place during the association’s 59th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 14, 2026 (Shrawan 29, 2083 BS) in Kathmandu.
NATTA Set to Elect New Executive Leadership
Established on March 10, 1966 (2022/11/27 BS), NATTA is Nepal’s leading representative organization for tour and travel entrepreneurs. For nearly six decades, the association has played a key role in promoting Nepal’s tourism industry, advocating for private sector interests, and contributing to tourism policy formulation through close coordination with government and industry stakeholders. The upcoming election is expected to shape the organization’s leadership as Nepal’s tourism industry continues to focus on recovery, competitiveness, and sustainable growth.
Over Two Decades of Tourism Industry Experience
Pandey has been actively involved in Nepal’s tourism industry for more than 20 years, building extensive experience in tourism entrepreneurship, institutional development, and international business partnerships. Recognized for his professional approach and long-standing contribution to the sector, he has established himself as an experienced tourism leader with expertise in travel operations, business management, and industry development. His experience in expanding tourism businesses and promoting Nepal in international markets has earned him the confidence of many tourism entrepreneurs within the industry.
Previous Leadership Role in NATTA
Pandey previously served as a Member of NATTA’s Executive Committee for the 2020–2022 term, where he contributed to the association’s institutional development and actively participated in initiatives aimed at protecting the interests of tourism entrepreneurs.
During his tenure, he was involved in discussions on industry-related issues, organizational strengthening, and policy matters affecting Nepal’s tour and travel sector.
Vision for a Stronger, Modern NATTA
Announcing his candidacy, Pandey expressed his commitment to transforming NATTA into a stronger, more modern, effective, and member-focused organization. He emphasized that the association should play a more proactive role in addressing the evolving needs of tourism entrepreneurs while strengthening its influence in national tourism policymaking. According to Pandey, enhancing institutional capacity and ensuring greater participation of members will be central to his leadership agenda.
Key Priorities for the Tourism Sector
If elected, Pandey has outlined several priorities aimed at strengthening both NATTA and Nepal’s tourism industry. His agenda includes protecting the rights and interests of tourism entrepreneurs, improving coordination with the government and other tourism stakeholders, advocating for tourism policy reforms, expanding international partnerships, accelerating digital transformation within the tourism sector, encouraging leadership opportunities for young tourism entrepreneurs, and enhancing the quality of services provided to NATTA members. He believes these initiatives will help create a more competitive, innovative, and resilient tourism industry while improving the association’s effectiveness in representing its members.
Focus on Industry Collaboration and Growth
Pandey also stressed the importance of stronger collaboration between the private sector, government agencies, and international tourism partners to capitalize on Nepal’s growing tourism opportunities. He said NATTA should continue to strengthen its role as the collective voice of Nepal’s tour and travel industry while supporting initiatives that promote sustainable tourism development and long-term business growth.
