Kathmandu, January 1 — The number of institutions offering residential and hospitality services, including hotels, lodges, resorts, homestays, guest houses, hostels, restaurants, and catering/party venues, has reached 142,233 in Nepal.
According to the National Hotel and Restaurant Survey report for the year 2080 BS, issued by the National Statistics Office today, the highest number of such facilities are located in Bagmati Province, with 52,123 establishments, while Karnali Province has the fewest, with 7,110.
Other provinces report the following numbers: Koshi Province – 25,887; Madhesh Province – 11,740; Gandaki Province – 16,976; Lumbini Province – 20,158; and...