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 Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN), Gandaki Province chapter, has issued a notice urging heightened caution and the use of alternative routes after severe flooding damaged key roads and trails in the Annapurna region.
The Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) has urged the government to give the trekking industry a separate chapter in the proposed Tourism Act 2081, as the legislation undergoes review by the parliamentary committee.
Bharat Jung Pandey has been elected president of the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) for the 2026–28 term, defeating Yubika Bhandari and Jiswan Tuladhar Shrestha in a three-way contest.
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.
With the opening of a new museum in the sacred area of Mustang district, local stakeholders hope that the new initiative will become a major attraction for tourists visiting the area.
Mountain tourism stakeholders have called for a comprehensive overhaul of the proposed Tourism Bill 2081, arguing that the legislation should provide a long-term national roadmap for tourism rather than focus primarily on licensing, regulation, penalties and administrative control.
The Himalayan Rescue Association Nepal (HRA) conducted a two-day Advanced Wilderness First Aid Training for trekking guides on August 22 and 23, focusing on strengthening their skills to respond to medical and emergency situations in remote mountain environments.
TAAN has proposed legal protection for trekking trails, mandatory licensed guides, worker insurance and a welfare fund as part of its feedback on the draft Tourism Act