Narendra Dev Bhatta Elected Chairman of PATA Nepal Chapter; Seven Honored
Summary
Narendra Dev Bhatta has been elected chairman of the PATA Nepal Chapter, leading a new executive committee committed to reviving Nepal’s tourism sector. Seven people were also honored for their courage and contribution during the Bhote Koshi flood crisis.
Key Points
- Narendra Dev Bhatta, Managing Director of Heritage Tours & Travel, was elected chairman of the PATA Nepal Chapter at its 51st anniversary and election event in Kathmandu.
- Romi Aryal was elected general secretary and Prakash Chandra Lohani treasurer, while the committee includes representatives from airlines, hotels, trekking, and tourism businesses.
- Seven individuals, including Professor Arnold Dix and Priya Adhikari, were honored for their contributions during the recent Bhote Koshi flood crisis.
- PATA Nepal leaders and a parliamentary committee chair called for coordinated public-private efforts to revive and sustainably develop Nepal’s tourism sector.
