Middle East war triggers cancellations in Nepal’s peak spring season
Summary
The war in the Middle East has led to widespread flight cancellations and travel disruptions, causing significant uncertainty for Nepal’s peak spring tourism season, potentially impacting the country’s economy and employment.
Key Points
- Tourism in Nepal is facing deep uncertainty during its peak spring season due to cancellations caused by the Middle East war.
- More than 75 flights connected to Middle Eastern countries have been cancelled, disrupting key air routes for tourists traveling to Nepal.
- Tourist arrivals grew by 8.8% in February, but further declines of 10-15% are expected if the conflict continues.
- Nepal has halted labor permits to key Gulf destinations over fears that the conflict threatens remittances and economic stability.
