Nepal's hotel industry has the capacity to serve four million tourists annually but is currently receiving only 1.2 million — a gap that Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) says costs the country jobs, investment and the chance to keep Nepali youth from seeking work abroad.
Participants at a recent event have emphasized the need to focus on digital marketing and the promotion of Nepal’s tourism and mountaineering products, as artificial intelligence takes center stage in today's global landscape.
Nepal has secured a landmark victory in global luxury tourism, with Shinta Mani Mustang crowned the world's No. 1 luxury hotel in Robb Report's prestigious "50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth 2026" ranking, elevating the country's profile far beyond its traditional identity as an adventure travel destination.
The 7 Summit Foundation has announced it will formally open Buddha View Park, which is being constructed near Pikey Peak in Solukhumbu district, by the end of October to attract domestic and international tourists to the region.
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kathmandu Thamel has completed a leadership development programme that uses behavioural assessments and personalised coaching instead of conventional classroom-based training, marking what the hotel describes as a new approach to leadership development in Nepal's hospitality industry.
The election for the 2026–28 executive committee of the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) is set for August 14, with three panels led by Bharat Jung Pandey, Jiswan Tuladhar Shrestha and Yubika Bhandari entering the fray.
The Bagmati Province Tourism Office has warned tourism businesses against using unlicensed guides for trekking, hiking, rafting and other tourist activities, saying complaints have been received about individuals providing tourism services without obtaining the required licences.
The Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) has submitted its recommendations for the Nepal Tourism Board’s budget for fiscal year 2083/84, calling for stronger funding for international tourism promotion and programmes aimed at expanding key source markets.
The PATA Nepal Chapter has received the PATA Award of Excellence for another year, earning fresh recognition for its work within the Pacific Asia Travel Association’s global network.
Nepal is showcasing its tourism destinations, culture and hospitality at the PATA Travel Mart (PTM) 2026 in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, with a 17-member delegation representing 10 Nepali tourism companies.