Hotel Association Chief Urges Global Safety Message for Nepal Tourism
Summary
Hotel Association Nepal is urging an immediate global campaign to reassure travelers that Nepal remains safe, saying flood damage is limited to the Bhote Koshi corridor while Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara are normal. The association is pushing promotions in India and China ahead of Dashain-Tihar and running its “Nepal Calling, Nepal Now” campaign to help tourism recover.
Key Points
- Hotel Association Nepal President Binayak Shah said Nepal must quickly tell the world that it is safe for travel.
- He said flood damage is confined to the Bhote Koshi corridor and that major destinations such as Kathmandu, Chitwan and Pokhara are normal.
- The association wants the government, Nepal Tourism Board, embassies and the private sector to coordinate promotions in India and China before Dashain-Tihar.
- It is also using international airline networks and its “Nepal Calling, Nepal Now” campaign to support tourism recovery.
