You are on page 1of 16

Nepal Tourism Board(NTB)

Introduction

Nepal Tourism Board is a national organization established in 1998. Established in the form of partnership between Government of Nepal, and private sector tourism industries of Nepal. Its aim is to develop and market Nepal as an attractive tourist destination.

NTB is promoting Nepal in the domestic and international market. Working towards repositioning the image of the country. Fund for NTB is collected in the form of Tourist Service Fee from departing foreigner passengers at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu.

The Board constitutes of 11 board members with five government representatives, five private sector representatives and the chief executive officer.

Objectives of the board.

Introducing Nepal in the International arena by developing it as a fascinating tourist destination. To develop, expand and promote tourism business. Protecting and promoting natural and cultural heritage, and environment of the country. Create maximum employment opportunities. Increase national production and foreign currency earning.

Solve problems encountered in tourism sector so as to provide qualitative services to the tourist. To assist in establishing and developing institutions necessary for tourism development.

Functions, Powers and Duties

To act as the representative of the Government of Nepal for carrying out any activities related to tourism. To formulate and implement necessary program on infrastructure development, tourist service, and facility extension. To develop Nepal as an attractive tourist destination.

To coordinate activities of persons, institutions and bodies who provide services to the tourists. To prepare technical and financial foundations necessary for the development and extension of tourism business. To motivate private sector for the sight seeing of religious and culturally important places, high mountains and alluring natural beauty of the country.

Usage of existing physical infrastructures related with tourism in a systematic and effective way. Develop Nepals recreational and adventurous tourism activities based on water, land and air without causing adverse effect on original culture, and tradition.

To organize international seminars and conferences, trade fairs, cultural and youth festivals and sports competitions. To encourage the participation of the local community in various activities related to the protection of historically important places, temples and Stupas.

To mobilize the investment to develop infrastructure in the new tourist destinations. To develop and promote wildlife observation tourism. To develop cross-country tourism activities based on mutual benefits.

To formulate and implement programs for increasing tourism awareness. To standardize services and facilities provided to the tourists.

Make special arrangement for the security of the tourists. Conduct necessary training and orientation programs to provide technical knowledge & support to individuals and institutions involved in tourism business. To provide, from time to time, necessary suggestions and consultations for the development of tourism business.

Request The Government of Nepal to take necessary action under prevailing laws against institutions not providing qualitative services as per the quality standard. To spend, in the respective areas, the money received from the Government of Nepal. To invest in a business supporting tourism promotion. To approve necessary budget for conducting Board's annual programs.

Location

THANK YOU

Any questions?

You might also like