Nepal Tourism Summit in US 2017 concludes with fruitful networking business sessionFriday, August 11th, 2017
The 2nd edition of Nepal Tourism Summit in the USA concluded with fruitful networking session between Nepalese and US industry professionals helping compatible partners discover each other. The Summit wound up on a high note at its last event held in Boston, Massachusetts on 12 July 2017.This was the final round of east coast cities that began in Washington DC on July 6, followed by New York City on July 10. Nepal Tourism Board had organized its first ever Nepal Tourism Summit last year in the West coast cities of US.
The summit witnessed the conglomeration of dignitaries from Government of Nepal, tourism experts, tour operators and media persons from Nepal and US in all three cities. The summit brought together more than 250 travel professionals and media to learn more about the wide range of travel products specifically created for outbound US travelers. They discussed about how Nepal Tourism can be catapulted to fresh heights.
His Excellency Dr. Arjun Kumar Karki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Government of Nepal to the United States of America graced the summit of Washington DC and New York and reiterated commitment of Government of Nepal for tourism promotion between two countries. Mr. Madhu Kumar Marashini, Consul General of Nepal in New York also attended the summit in New York and Boston and interacted with the industry professionals and media persons.
Mr. Ghanendra Shrestha, Executive Committee Member of Nepal Tourism Board welcoming the invitees highlighted the importance of organizing the summit. Mr. Ghanashyam participation in the Summit to make it a success. Mr. Rohini Khanal, Officiating Director of Nepal Tourism Board entertained the queries of the US Tour operators and Media Persons. A special presentation was made with the focus on creating destination awareness amidst the gathering. Travel agents, tour operators, and media in attendance were excited to receive the information presented by Nepal, which opened up new business exchanges and tour products for Nepal and the US travel trade.
A winner was chosen for a 7nights/8days holiday package with round trip air tickets on each city on a lucky draw basis. Turkish airlines partnered with Nepal Tourism Board in the Summit sponsoring air tickets to the winners.
The USA remains a strong outbound market for Nepal. US travelers seek for adventure experience mostly off the beaten track. Further, they look for intensely personal experiences by participating and engaging with the locals to gain insight into their way of life. As such, Nepal needs to guide opportunities for self discovery rather than manufactured attractions. This will entice the prospective travelers to visit the destination.
Eleven selected tour operators from Nepal attended the event along with Nepal Association of Rafting Agents and Turkish Airlines. The Nepali operators presented wide range of tourism products based on Nature, Culture, Adventure and experiential experience.