Minister Poudel Commits to Private Sector Partnership for Tourism Development
Summary
Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadakraj Poudel says the government will advance tourism development in partnership with the private sector. He also said wellness tourism courses are being prepared at NATHM and that Nepal Airlines Corporation will be operated under a public-private partnership model.
Key Points
- Minister Poudel said the government is committed to working with the private sector to develop Nepal’s tourism sector.
- He spoke at the 59th annual general meeting of the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) in Kathmandu.
- NATHM is preparing to introduce wellness tourism teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Nepal Airlines Corporation will be operated in a public-private partnership, according to the minister.
