The government aims to draw in 1.6 million tourists in the coming year

March 5th 2020

He cited some of the key initiatives as the development of comprehensive profiles to identify and promote unknown destinations, which in a way is a whole-hearted call to diversify the tourism landscape. Streamlining the administrative processes is a must, and Minister Pun added the plans to automate the mountaineering permit system. The government's objective, through this simplification of bureaucratic red tape, once more-safeguards renowned Nepal with more attractions, counterposed with the efficiency of regulatory control.

He explained how, in the next phase, targeted promotional campaigns would be undertaken across border districts with a view toward expanding Nepal's tourism footprint. Events and fairs related to tourists will be organized within the neighboring countries, especially India and China. Such cross-border collaborations would increase Nepal's presence within the key markets, hence able to engender a broader reach of people. The multifaceted approach serves to underline the government's assurance to marshal tourism as a means of economic growth while at the same time fostering international partnerships in a bid not only to strengthen the sector but to make it resilient and sustainable.