According to the preliminary data, the businessmen participating in the program have reported that there have been vandalism, arson and looting in about two dozen hotels, restaurants and casinos across the country including Kathmandu, and the loss is worth about 25 billion rupees.
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Tourism stakeholders gathered in the capital on the eighth day (Monday) to discuss the revival of the tourism and hospitality sector after the massive damage caused by the Zen-G-led movement and subsequent vandalism and arson during the demonstration.
The businessmen participating in the program informed that according to the preliminary data, about two dozen hotels, restaurants and casinos across the country including Kathmandu were vandalized, arson and looted and there was a loss of about 25 billion rupees.
In a discussion held in conjunction with the Nepal Tourism Board, the representatives of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, the Board and the private sector expressed their views on a common strategy to revive the tourism sector.
Tourism Ministry's Secretary and Board Chairman Hari Prasad Mainali said that the ministry is committed to removing policy obstacles and cooperation with the private sector is inevitable. He said, 'Necessary initiatives are being taken through technology and communication to convey the message that Nepal is a safe destination to the world.'
Vice President of Nepal Tourism Board Ram Prasad Sapkota emphasized that a new 'tourism package' should be brought to activate the season. Maniram Lamichhane, head of the Pokhara office, mentioned that the trekking and adventure routes are safe and said that preparations have been made for easy movement of tourists.
President of Nepal Hoteliers Association Vinayak Shah made it clear that there will be no shortage in the reception and service of guests, while NATA President Kumarmani Thapalia emphasized that the message that Nepal is safe should be conveyed to the whole world. Board member Rishiram Bhandari said that there is a plan to revive it in a short period of time, while Narendradev Bhatt emphasized that publicity should be done through missions and embassies abroad.
Meanwhile, in a separate discussion with the heads of five-star and four-star hotels, the hoteliers promised that they are fully ready to welcome guests if the state facilitates them.
Chief Executive Officer of Nepal Tourism Board, Deepak Raj Joshi, gave an example of revival of tourism even after the past crisis and said that this time with more confidence, everyone should work together to establish Nepal as a safe, convenient and attractive destination.
