Overview of Nepalese Tourismit is most emerging area and highly potential

industry of nation Development.Initially , it was totally dependent with

mountain and adventure tourismIn ancient period, Nepal was destination of

different perspective i.e. Political, religious, pilgrims, cultural, natural, himalaya etc.

Economic Contribution of TourismApprox 9% contribution by tourism all over

the world4.3 % total GDP contribution of Nepal3.5 % of total employment of NepalAbout 500,000(487,000) jobs in 2014(repot

wttc)790118 foreign tourist visited in 2014Staying average 12 days

Economic……Ranked 33 among 184 countries in terms of

employment creation.Rs.53.3 million in revenue generated form

tourism sectorRS15.7 billion investment attracted in

tourism sectorLeisure travel spending , inbound and

domestic generated Rs 111.9 billion which is 85% of travel and tourism GDP

Different Acts of TourismTourism act 2035Nepal Airliance Act 2019Civil Aviation Act 2015Immigration Act 2049Nepal Tourism Board Act 2053Civil Aviation Authority of Act 2053Right to Information act 2064

Strength of Nepalese Tourism being able to visit large portion of monumental site in kathmandu. Confidence and courage of community have been in existing level to revive

our tourism. Every thing have been remain regular after disastrous earth quake except

some portion of damage of hotel, trekking route and monumental site Increasing awareness of tourism community and stakeholders to think about

future of tourism. Coming together to revive and rebranding our tourism in international arena Sympathy of world and consideration of international community and

organization for the sustainable development of tourism Revive of Nepal Airliance corporation and increasing connectivity of nation

flag airliance. Government give most priority industry at the planning and have started some

initiatives to increase air connectivity and keeping most prior project for international airport .

Promotion cost have been allocated after disastrous earthquake by government except NTB and also forming a promotion committee chaired by minister .

Weakness of Nepalese TourismLack of comprehensive and master of plan of tourismLacking on wiliness of implementation and timely

improvement of act,rules and regulation.Lack of strong, rigid punishment system as well as

lacking on rewards system.Lacking on governance system(EMS)Lacking on felling of responsibility and accountability to

the concerns as well as to the civil.Lapses to attract clean and cream one on government

jobLack of skilled manpowerLow research and development works

Opportunities of TourismEarthquake can be major opportunity to think about our

future and knock our existing working style of tourism.Cream , skilled and highly qualified workforce will be

entered in tourism.Opportunity to sharp their skill and knowledge.Application of knowledge and service based business

phenomenaExplore of hidden and backward destination of tourism .Opportunity to promote domestic tourism as well.Great time to repositioning , reinforcement, restructure ,

revitalizing , rebranding of tourism

Threat of Nepalese TourismContinuous tremor and after shock of

earthquakeSurvival of existing entrepreneurRepositioning customer mind about

earthquake countryAttraction of foreign investment in long runPolitical instability Lacking proper mode of transport and

infrastructure (earthquake friendly)Environmental Problem

Emerging issue of Tourism.Yoga TourismShopping TourismInclusive tourismMedical tourismVolunteer tourism etc

What should be done? Following completely EMS governance system.Empowering and welcoming to the youth in tourismHolistic approaches should be followed Sustainable and environmental issue should be

addressedComprehensive master plan should be in act.Empowering and endorsing feeling of nationality to the

civiliansShould give more priority on Infrastructure development

and connectivity with tourism destination.Research and development should make more priority to

explore and retain our destination.