Kathmandu� The Third Edition of Nepal's Premier International Travel and Tourism trade show, The Himalayan Travel Mart(HTM) was inaugurated by Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli at Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Kathmandu on 7 June, 2019 with the theme and vision to establish Nepal as the "Gateway to the Himalayas".
Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli inaugurated the program saying that Nepal is a country that is blessed with natural beauty, wildlife's and adventurous tourism. He said that this mart is a great platform to introduce the various products and services the country has to offer.
�Tourism plays a vital role in the economic development of the country and the government has also been prioritizing on improving the tourism sector of the county," added Oli.
The Prime Minister also unveiled the official magazine for the Himalayan Travel Mart at the event.
Speaking at the event, Nepal Tourism Board CEO, Deepak Raj Joshi said, �The Himalayan Travel Mart had set a good example of public-private partnership by its success and effectiveness in the last two years. The Himalayan Travel Mart is a perfect platform for knowledge sharing with the participation of international delegates.�
Sunil Shakya, chairperson of PATA Nepal Chapter said that the event would focus on the spiritual aspects of the Himalayas.
�Tourism is a dynamic field, and it is necessary to adapt to the changes in the market. The consumers focus has shifted towards spiritualism from materialism which is why we�ve decided to include yoga packages, meditation schemes and Ayurveda products among our other products as a pledge to promote spiritualism,� he added.
About 700 Delegates from 43 countries are taking part at the 3rd Himalayan Travel Mart including 140+ international and national guests and delegates.
The Prime Minister also unveiled the official magazine for the Himalayan Travel Mart at the event.
Speaking at the event, Nepal Tourism Board CEO, Deepak Raj Joshi said, �The Himalayan Travel Mart had set a good example of public-private partnership by its success and effectiveness in the last two years. The Himalayan Travel Mart is a perfect platform for knowledge sharing with the participation of international delegates.�
Sunil Shakya, chairperson of PATA Nepal Chapter said that the event would focus on the spiritual aspects of the Himalayas.
�Tourism is a dynamic field, and it is necessary to adapt to the changes in the market. The consumers focus has shifted towards spiritualism from materialism which is why we�ve decided to include yoga packages, meditation schemes and Ayurveda products among our other products as a pledge to promote spiritualism,� he added.
About 700 Delegates from 43 countries are taking part at the 3rd Himalayan Travel Mart including 140+ international and national guests and delegates.
