The article examines the certification gap in Himalayan ecotourism, highlighting greenwashing risks and the need for transparent sustainability practices.
Category: Tourism & Hospitality
Trends and analysis of the tourism industry, from aviation and hotel management to eco-tourism and travel tech. Strategies for growth in Nepal’s hospitality sector.
The Off-Peak Asset Strategy in Ecotourism – Unlocking Winter Revenue
Unlock Nepal’s winter ecotourism potential by transforming high-altitude lodges into year-round assets through innovative design and marketing.
The Bhutanization of Nepals Ecotourism. From Volume to High Value.
Nepal’s tourism faces a critical shift from volume to value, risking traditional markets while aiming for premium, sustainable ecotourism.
Everest and Annapurna ‘tired’? A critical analysis of the current pressure on major trekking routes
Nepal is a country whose name is inextricably linked with the majestic Himalayas. For millions of people around the world, dreams of adventure and spiritual exploration are embodied in images of the snow-capped peaks of Everest and the scenic trails around Annapurna.
Domestic Tourism: A Lifeline or a Growth Driver? Assessing the Real Contribution of Nepalese to the Tourism Industry
When it comes to tourism in Nepal, the imagination usually conjures up images of foreign trekkers conquering the snow-capped Himalayan peaks or pilgrims from around the world heading to the holy shrines of Lumbini.
Smart tourism in Nepal: AI, VR tech and mobile apps really help attract customers and improve service?
Which technologies really help attract more clients, improve the quality of service and increase the profitability of the Nepalese tourism business, and which ones risk remaining just a fashionable but ineffective investment?
Nepal Tourism in 2025: Renaissance amidst Challenges or Prolonged Stagnation?
When considering the multiplier effect on related industries, including tourism itself, this figure rises to an impressive $1.0 billion in GDP and 381,200 jobs.
Lumbini – The Awakened Giant: Strategic Plan for Multi-Billion Dollar Tourism
Lumbini’s status as the revered birthplace of Lord Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage Site is its fundamental asset. This provides an internal, unique spiritual and historical value, recognized throughout the world.
Visit Nepal 2.0: Learning from Past Campaigns and Developing a New National Tourism Promotion
There is a need for “Visit Nepal 2.0” – not just another campaign, but a fundamental paradigm shift. This new strategy should shift the focus from quantity to creating a high-quality, sustainable and, as a result, high-revenue tourism product.
Two New Airports: How Pokhara and Bhairahawa Really Changed Nepal’s Tourism Map in 2025?
Driven in large part by the expected opening of two new international airports – Pokhara International Airport (PIA) and Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa.