Traveling through Europe reveals practical lessons Nepal can adopt – from pedestrian zones and open spaces to sustainable forestry and quality tourism.
Developing Lumbini as a tourist destination and strengthening the local economy requires more ambition and a shift in mindset.
It is now time to build an ecosystem for luxury travelers to complement the hotels.
Connectivity remains to be an essential component for tourism to thrive.
A global trend is coming towards exclusive, sustainable and luxury trekking experiences. Travelers want unique, ecologically sensitive, culturally immersive journeys. Therefore, it is even more important to develop trekking routes that manage both accessibility and authenticity.
Regional tourists contribute significantly to Nepal’s visitor base, accounting for about 41.1% of total arrivals in 2023, with Indian, Chinese, and Bangladeshi tourists accounting for 31.52%, 5.99%, and 3.59% of the total tourist arrivals.