The 38th International Trade Expo (ITE) and the 19th MICE Travel Expo, themed “Forward to Full Recovery,” successfully concluded on Tuesday, June 16, 2024. The event, which began on June 13, drew significant attention from the global tourism and trade industries. Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, John K C Lee, highlighted …
The government has announced plans to operate Gautam Buddha International Airport and Pokhara International Airport at full capacity. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ convened a high-level discussion today to explore strategies for maximizing the utilization of these national pride projects. In a meeting held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of …
Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Hit Bahadur Tamang, underscored the integral role of music in life during a celebration organized by the Nepal Music Association on the occasion of World Music Day 2081. The event took place today at Sky Tower, Kamaladi, and honored distinguished artists and featured musical performances. Addressing the ceremony, …
A poacher involved in illegal hunting activities has been killed in an encounter in the Parsa National Park area, Bara district. The incident occurred when a patrol team, comprising personnel from the Nepal Army and park administration staff, came under fire from a group of poachers at Pakadiwas Thulothali. According to the Army’s Public Relations …
On the occasion of World Music Day, the Nepal Music Association organized a special event on Friday to honor distinguished artists and feature musical performances. Speaking at the event, Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Hit Bahadur Tamang, highlighted the importance of music in cultural preservation and tourism promotion. During his address, Minister Tamang …
A shelter has been constructed at the tourist destination Mundra Chadaune Danda in Annapurna Rural Municipality-2, Myagdi. To promote tourism development at Mundra Chadaune Danda, the Annapurna Rural Municipality has built a guest shelter for tourists to stay and dine. Ward Chairman Om Prakash Fagami of Annapurna-2 stated that the shelter was constructed with a …
A specialized training program for mountain guides has been conducted at Siddha Cave, located in Bimalnagar, Ward No. 4 of Bandipur Rural Municipality. This training aims to enhance the skills of mountain guides in rock climbing and related techniques. Fifteen trainees from Mountain Guide Nepal participated in this Level 2 rock climbing training program. The …
In a special ceremony held at the Nepal Communist Party (UML) headquarters in Chyasal, Lalitpur, notable mountaineers who have achieved remarkable feats in their field were honored. UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli led the program, recognizing the climbers’ exceptional contributions to mountaineering. Among the distinguished honorees was Mingma David Sherpa, celebrated for his six successful …
The Mountaineers Association urged the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal to implement more rigorous monitoring of helicopter flights over the Everest Base Camp. The association emphasized the necessity for enhanced surveillance to ensure that flights in the Everest region are conducted appropriately and safely. To protect Everest and other Himalayan regions, the association has called …
Today, drivers and co-drivers of tourist vehicles receive luminous jackets as part of a substantial initiative to improve safety and professionalism. Leading this endeavor was the Tourist Bus Association of Nepal (TBAN) in partnership with the Nepal Tourism Board. The uniforms, which were distributed to more than a hundred drivers and co-drivers, were intended to …