Shaikha Al Nowais has been confirmed as the new Secretary-General of UN Tourism, becoming the first woman to lead the United Nations specialized agency for tourism in its 50-year history.
After weeks of erratic weather marked by unseasonal rain, snowfall, and the lingering effects of a late-season cyclone, clear skies have finally returned across most parts of Nepal.
In a significant boost for sustainable adventure tourism, the International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) and Everest Alliance Nepal (EAN) have signed a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening global and regional cooperation in mountain conservation and responsible tourism.
In a remarkable achievement for Himalayan alpine climbing, two climbers Patrick Perry Johnson and Erik Gomez have opened a new route on Phari Lapcha (6,017m), completing the first recorded ascent of the mountain’s southeast face.
The 18th edition of the Everest Skydive concluded successfully, transforming the skies above Ama Dablam and Syangboche into a vibrant canvas of athleticism and record-breaking feats.