Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) Elects New Executive Committee
Summary
Elections are under way in Kathmandu for a new executive committee of the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA), with three panels led by Bharat Jung Pandey, Jishwa Tuladhar Shrestha, and Yuvika Bhandari competing for leadership. The contest comes as Nepal’s tourism sector struggles to recover from the pandemic and economic slowdown.
Key Points
- Elections are being held in Kathmandu for NATTA’s new executive committee for a three-year term.
- Three panels are competing, led by Bharat Jung Pandey, Jishwa Tuladhar Shrestha, and Yuvika Bhandari.
- The Pandey panel is campaigning against factionalism and monopoly and says it will protect members’ rights.
- The Bhandari panel wants to push the government to fully operationalize Pokhara and Bhairahawa international airports and support small entrepreneurs.
