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NTB reports over 99,000 tourist arrivals in March, indicating industry recovery from COVID-19 pandemic

APRIL 2: Nepal Tourism Board has revealed that over 99,000 foreign visitors arrived in Nepal in March of this year, a positive sign of recovery for the tourism industry following the COVID-19 pandemic. Of these visitors, 33,454 were from SAARC nations, 15,643 from other Asian co

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“Nepal can welcome 3 to 3.5 million tourists per year”

KATHMANDU, NOVEMBER 20: The Nepali tourism industry, inflicted by the COVID-19 pandemic for the last 3 years, is not showing promising signs of recovery. The tourist arrivals in the last month have grown astronomically to 1,17,300 in the last month of October this year. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, in October months of 2020, […] The post “Nepal can welcome 3 to 3.5 million tourists per year” appeared first on Aarthiknews:: A leading business & economic news portal from Nepal.

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Thamel witnesses a resurgence in tourist activity

KATHMANDU: As autumn makes its way, Thamel, one of Nepal’s premier tourist hubs, is witnessing a resurgence in tourist activity. This revival is bringing newfound optimism to local business owners who have faced numerous challenges in recent years. The aftermath of the devastating 2015 earthquake, followed by a blockade, and the relentless COVID-19 pandemic, had […]

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Hotels and resorts in Bhotekoshi recovering after COVID-19 pandemic

CHAUTARA, Nov 27: The number of tourists, both domestic and foreign, has started increasing in Bhotekoshi of Sindhupalchok district of late. Bhotekoshi features in the list of the world's 15 best bungee jumping sites. As in other tourist sites, the number of visitors had nose-dived here during the Covid-19.

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Plans for tourism development as featured in major parties' election manifestos

The country's tourism sector which was hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic has started recovering gradually. Foreign tourist arrivals have also seen a gradual rise at present.

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Deserted Bhaktapur gradually receiving tourists (in Pics) - Khabarhub

BHAKTAPUR: The tourist sites in Bhaktapur Municipality in Bhaktapur district were deserted for nearly two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Maldives records over 800,000 tourist arrivals between January-September period

MALE, Sept. 15 : Maldives has received 809,764 tourists between Jan. 1 and Sept. 13 this year, local media citing data from the Ministry of Tourism reported here Wednesday. Tourist arrivals between January and September increased 104.4 percent compared to the same period in 2020. Maldives' borders were closed for three months in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, greatly reducing arrivals in that year. The Tourism Ministry data showed that the country received 143,599 tourists in August, the highest in a single month in 2021. The average daily arrivals for 2021 was above 4,000. The data also indicated that India was the largest source of tourists in 2021, making up 22.4 percent of all arrivals. Russia came second with 20.4 percent of arrivals.

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Tourists' average stay increases

KATHMANDU, September 15: The average stay of foreign tourists coming to Nepal is found to have increased although their numbers has decreased due to COVID-19 pandemic. The 'Nepal Tourism Data 2020' recently released by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation shows that average stay of tourists has increased somewhat compared to the previous years and crossed 15 days. The average tourist stay in the country in the previous three years was around 12 days. It was 12.7 days in 2019, 12.4 days in 2018 and 12.6 days in 2017. Before that the average tourist stay was 13.12 days and 13.16 days in 2011 and 2016 respectively. With the duration of tourists' stay increasing, their spending has also increased. Per tourist spending has increased to reach 65 US Dollars as compared to the previous years. In previous years the average per tourist spending was 45 US Dollars. Compared to the previous years, the tourist arrivals have seen a decline of around 80 per cent in 2020 due to the pandemic. Tourist arrivals in 2020 is only 230 thousand 85. It was one million 197 thousand 191 in 2019 and one million 173 thousand 72 in 2018. Foreign currency earnings from the tourism sector have witnessed a 71 per cent decrease as the sector is badly dented by the pandemic. Around Rs 25 billion of foreign earning has been made from the sector. Four hundred and forty seven climbers from 153 teams had taken mountaineering permit in 2020, which is less by 92 per cent as compared to the previous year. The number of countries with which bilateral air service agreement were made has reached 40 until 2020. The number of Nepali airlines companies operating international flights is three while the number of international airlines companies operating flight to Nepal has reached 27. The Tribhuvan International Airport is the only one international airport in the country at present. Until 2020, there are 54 domestic airports and of them 37 have been blacktopped. The number of airports in which flights can be operated in all seasons is 35. Twenty airlines companies, including 10 helicopter companies are conducting domestic flights. The number of companies operating adventure and recreational flights has reached 80.

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Sauraha wears a deserted look (Photo Feature)

Sauraha, one of the most happening tourist destinations in the nation, has worn a deserted look due to the COVID-19 pandemic followed by series of prohibitory orders.

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Tourist visa services resume from today

KATHMANDU, July 2: The tourist visa service that was suspended so far due to COVID-19 pandemic is coming into operation from today.

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Tourism entrepreneurs demand opening of tourist areas in Mustang

MYAGDI, Dec 29: Hoteliers of Myagdi have demanded opening of tourist areas in Mustang district. COVID-19 pandemic and its risk of spreading led to the closure of all religious and tourist areas in Mustang since March. They have maintained that the areas have been closed despite the fact that they are resuming their business activities by following all safety measures.

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