Nepal pavilion awarded 'Best Stall Decoration Award at TTF Chennai

Nepal pavilion awarded 'Best Stall Decoration Award at TTF Chennai Press Release12 January 2009Nepal Tourism Board along with 6 travel trade companies participated in Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) from 9th-11th January 2009 in Southern city of India, Chennai. As a part of annual marketing activities in Indian market NTB has showcased Nepalese tourism attraction amidst the travel trade and visitors. During the fair, Nepal was highlighted as the land of Gods and gateway to Mt. Kailash, abode of lord...

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Visitor Arrivals in December 2008 (by air only) January 1, 2009

Visitor Arrivals in December 2008 (by air only) January 1, 2009 News ReleaseThe total number of visitors in 2008 has reached to 374,661, representing an increase of 4% in comparison to the year 2007. The figures released by Immigration Office, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) reveal that arrival figures in the month of December 2008, compared to the same month last year, have increased by 0.6% to 30,062.The entire South Asian region has gained overall positive growth except for arrivals from Sri...

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Commission on Yeti Airlines crash at Lukla submits report Press Release

Commission on Yeti Airlines crash at Lukla submits report Press Release January 1, 2009The Commission constituted by Government of Nepal for the Aircraft Accident Investigation of Yeti Airlines Flight YT-101 which crashed in Tenzing Hillary Airport, Lukla on October 8, 2008 submitted its report to Hon'ble Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Ms. Hisila Yami on December 31, 2008. The Twin-otter aircraft belonged to Yeti Airlines was crashed at the perimeter of Lukla runway while attempting to land...

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Minister Yami takes part in CAAN's Walk-A-Thon Press Release

Minister Yami takes part in CAAN's Walk-A-Thon Press Release December 29, 2008Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Ms. Hisila Yami took part in 'Walk-A-Thon' programme organized by Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal(CAAN) from its headquarters Babar Mahal to Civil Aviation Academy, Sinamangal on December 29, 2008 as a part of celebrating its 10th anniversary. Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Other senior officials of Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal including Mr. Keshav Khanal, Director General,...

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Interaction of tourism development and promotion in Pokhara

Interaction of tourism development and promotion in PokharaPress Release December 23, 2008An interaction programme was organised at Nepal Tourism Board Office in Pokhara on December 22 & 23, 2008 to discuss various issues related with on development and promotion of tourism and civil aviation in Pokhara and its surrounding. Organised by Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Nepal Tourism Board...

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