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Nepal, Sri Lanka discuss tourism cooperation at WTM London

By Tourism Times
Published at : 4 Nov 2026, 12:01 PM

KATHMANDU: Nepal and Sri Lanka have discussed strengthening tourism cooperation during a meeting between Nepal's Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadak Raj Paudel (Ganess) and Sri Lankan Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026.

The meeting took place on the first day of the three-day travel trade event, which runs from November 3 to 5 at ExCeL London, according to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).

Leading the Nepali delegation, Minister Paudel met Ranasinghe at the Nepal Pavilion to exchange views and explore opportunities for closer tourism partnerships between the two countries.

Coordinated by the NTB, Nepal's participation includes 32 tourism businesses promoting Himalayan adventures, cultural heritage, wellness, sustainable tourism and community-based tourism.

The Nepali delegation is meeting international travel buyers, tourism professionals and industry partners at Stand N8-530 to promote the country's tourism products and explore business opportunities in overseas markets.