Tag Archives: Nepal

As tourism in Nepal is gradually witnessing recovery from the onslaught of Covid-19, India became Nepal’s top inbound tourist market with 25,578 Indians visiting the Himalayan nation in February via air. Nepal Tourism Board claimed the number is on the higher side as many tourists visit the country via land route.

Grand Central Hotel Private Limited, a hotel development and investment company based in Nepal, today declare the signing of a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to open a new Ramada by Wyndham hotel in Itahari, Nepal. The hotel, which will be called Ramada by Wyndham Itahari Pashupati Marg, is scheduled to open in 2024 . The property will provide contemporary rooms, an all-day restaurant, a bar and lounge, a health club, spa and outdoor swimming pool. It will also offer banquet facilities and a meeting room. Itahari is the largest city in Nepal’s Sunsari district and is considered the business hub of eastern Nepal. The city provides easy access to both the Indian border and Biratnagar, the province capital. Mr. Desh Bandhu Basnet, Chairman – Grand Central Hotel Private Limited said, “We are proud to be associated with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, which is the largest hotel franchising company in the world, and to introduce its popular Ramada by Wyndham midscale brand in Nepal. Wyndham is one of the fastest growing hotel chains in Asia and have significant presence in major source markets for Nepal and we are look forward to a successful collaboration.” Mr. Nikhil Sharma, Market Managing Director Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts said, “Itahari is a strong trading hub in eastern Nepal near the Indian border. Being close to the Indian States of Bihar and West Bengal, we believe Ramada by Wyndham Itahari Pashupati Marg, Nepal will be a best venue for weddings and groups, and for guests visiting several important locations in the area.  We look forward to our collaboration with Mr. Desh Bandhu Basnet and welcoming our guests to this beautiful property.” Through …

Global Destinations announces the launch of their luxury representation vertical ‘Wanderlust Marketing’ with a  focus on luxurious and captivating travel brands and experiences. Under this vertical, Global Destinations aims to curate a compendium of unique and exclusive travel providers offering them comprehensive marketing solutions while delivering the most exclusive, bespoke and memorable experiences from around the globe to discerning luxury travellers. Pranav Kapadia, Director Global Destinations shared, “Experiential Luxury travel from India has grown leaps and bounds and continues to be on a rise. The stagnancy of the pandemic has set the pace for many travellers to look for unique and distinguished experiences. The emergence of experiential luxury travel is one of the outcomes of the pandemic, where Indian travellers now look to engage in luxurious at the same time immersive, meaningful, and sustainable travel. With the launch of Wanderlust Marketing, we are glad to be able to cater to this growing niche traveller segment.” As its premier partner on-board it introduces ‘The Nanee’ a unique 18 room, bespoke boutique oasis in the heart of Bhaktapur, Nepal, providing stylish and comfortable accommodation with purposed handcrafted experiences and services. The boutique property is scheduled to open doors to travellers in early December 2022. Situated in the world heritage historical city of Bhaktapur – an ancient Newar city in the eastern corner of Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, The Nanee is located about 13 kilometres from the capital city Kathmandu. With uniquely designed rooms, it is dedicated to connecting travellers from around the world and creating a unique memorable experience, in the ‘Museum of Life’. Their key purpose is to provide a comfortable oasis where guests connect, experience the living heritage of Bhaktapur and …

The Philippines will lift travel restrictions on passengers coming from 10 countries beginning September 6, Malacañang announced on Saturday.”President Rodrigo Roa Duterte approved the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) to lift the current travel restrictions in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia starting Sept. 6, 2021,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement.

The United Arab Emirates has lifted the ban on transit flights from India. Travellers will have to still submit a negative RT-PCR report of a test taken 72 hours prior to departure. Final destination approval would also have to be provided, the authority said, adding that UAE departure airports would arrange separate lounges for transiting passengers. The ban has been lifted for 10 other countries as well, including Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Indian flag carrier Air India has launched non-stop flights from Delhi to Kathmandu that will be operated thrice a week, every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The flight will depart from Delhi at 12:55 pm and arrive in Kathmandu at 2:35 pm. Air travellers entering Nepal are required to submit a COVID-19 negative report of swab taken within 72 hours of boarding and unless exempted, a proof of hotel booking for 10 days of hotel quarantine or confirmation of home quarantine.

Sarovar Hotels and Resorts has signed a new hotel in Birgunj, Nepal. Upon completion in 2022, the 50-room property – Sarovar Portico, Birgunj – will offer an elegant ambience and amenities to guests. The signing helps Sarovar, which already manages a diverse portfolio in India and Africa, further expand its footprint in Nepal.

Asia Travel Show (ATS), from March 15-16, will see select buyers from South Asia – India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh – in attendance. They will be a mix of travel agents, corporate and M!CE buyers, as well as wedding planners.

India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and Nepal will soon hold a discussion to determine a possible course of action for the revival of tourism in the region. India has proposed to resume tourism and aviation activities with appropriate restrictions through the travel bubble concept. India and Sri Lanka decided this during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s Colombo visit.

The two-day Virtual Spanish Travel Show concluded successfully with more than 1,300 buyers from India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh interact with 20 Spanish exhibitors. Spain’s first-ever virtual roadshow witnessed more than 3,200 one-to-one meetings take place between travel agents and tour operators, and suppliers that included regional tourism boards, hotels and DMCs.