Nepal Celebrates 45th World Tourism Day with Various Programs

Nepal celebrated the 45th World Tourism Day with events centered on the theme "Tourism and Peace." Acting Prime Minister Prakash Man Singh underscored tourism's role in the country's economic growth, linking it to the necessity of peace for development.

Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Minister Badri Prasad Pandey emphasized the collaboration needed between the government and private sector to harness tourism's potential, citing climate change and the need for global peace as critical factors.

Other officials, including State Minister Arun Kumar Chaudhary and Nepal Tourism Board Secretary Dr. Ganesh Prasad Pandey, stressed the importance of supportive policies and collaboration among stakeholders.

The event also recognized contributions to the tourism sector, welcomed arriving tourists, and honored top trekking companies and rural tourism initiatives. Overall, the celebrations highlighted the vital connection between tourism and peace in advancing Nepal’s development.