Fishtail Air's second AS350 B3 lands at TIAMarch 2nd: Fishtail Air’s second AS350 B3 helicopter landed at Tribhuvan International Airport on 1st March at 2:30 pm. The helicopter was purchased from Eurocopter South East Asia, Singapore, and flown to Kathmandu by Capt Deepak JB Rana and Capt Siddartha Jung Gurung, accompanied by Bishwo Gorkhali, Chief Engineer. With this new addition,Fishtail Air now has five helicopters in its fleet — a Bell 206 BIII Jet Ranger, an AS350 B and AS350 B2 and two AS350 B3s.
Tourist Arrivals increase by 33% March 2nd: According to Immigration Office, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), the month of February posted a surge in tourist arrivals by 33% as compared to the same last year. Arrivals from Asian countries registered a robust growth of 69.5%, with China posting a remarkable growth of 242.5%. An overall growth of 20.6% has been observed from the European markets as well with rising arrivals from major generating markets such as the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. USA posted a notable growth of 53.2%.The positive growth in tourist arrivals with rising business and consumer confidence foretells success for NTY 2011.
Trail To Dharche Peak- New Trekking route in GorkhaMarch 1st: Dharche Manaslu Tourism Committee, Gorkha, has organized a 7 day trek to Dharche Peak ( 3,245m) to map out a new trekking route, which they hope will promote tourism in the area.The team members include Constituent Assembly members, local leaders and journalists. They will be trekking through Lapu, Panchkhuwa, Duerali, Swara, Gumda, Laprak, Barpak, Saurpani and other areas in Gorkha.
Official Launch of Nepal tourism Year 2011 Feb 25th: Tomorrow is a big day for the Nepalese tourism fraternity, as the country will see the much awaited official launch of Nepal Tourism Year - 2011. To mark the launch a rally has been organized in Kathmandu, from Basantapur Durbar Square to Tundikhel. All members of tourism fraternity, business entrepreneurs and people from all walks of life are invited to take part in the rally with the national flag.The programme also includes a peace torch being brought from Lumbini to Kathmandu. The NTY 2011 secretariat head will pass on the torch to a renowned personality. After the Kathmandu launch, similar programmes will be organised at Biratnagar, Janakpur, Birgunj, Chitwan, Pokhara, Bhairahawa, and Nepalgunj.
Nepal at Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show, CaliforniaFeb 25th: Nepal participated for the first time at the Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show, California. NTB, along with 8 private agencies participated in the travel show, held from Feb 13th to14th.There were more than 500 exhibitors.The show offered access to expert advice, domestic and international tour operators, value-priced vacation packages and show-only discounts.
Nepal at BIT, MilanFeb 23rd: Nepal Tourism Board, along with four private trekking and travel agencies participated in the 30th Borsa Internazionale del Tourismo (BIT) held at Milan, Italy from 18th to 21st Feb 2010.
Nepal - India signs ASAFeb 17th: Nepal and India signed a new air service agreement that aims to increase air seats from 6,000 per week to 30,000.The agreement was signed in New Delhi by Tourism Minister Sharat Singh Bhandari on behalf of Nepal and Minister for External Affairs SM Krishna on behalf of India.
Air Dynasty gets new chopperFeb 16th: Air Dynasty, a Nepalese helicopter operating company, has acquired a brand new AS 350B2 helicopter from Eurocopter South East Asia, Singapore.With this, Air Dynasty's fleet has increased to four helicopters.
Tourist Arrivals increase by 33% March 2nd: According to Immigration Office, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), the month of February posted a surge in tourist arrivals by 33% as compared to the same last year. Arrivals from Asian countries registered a robust growth of 69.5%, with China posting a remarkable growth of 242.5%. An overall growth of 20.6% has been observed from the European markets as well with rising arrivals from major generating markets such as the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands. USA posted a notable growth of 53.2%.The positive growth in tourist arrivals with rising business and consumer confidence foretells success for NTY 2011.
Trail To Dharche Peak- New Trekking route in GorkhaMarch 1st: Dharche Manaslu Tourism Committee, Gorkha, has organized a 7 day trek to Dharche Peak ( 3,245m) to map out a new trekking route, which they hope will promote tourism in the area.The team members include Constituent Assembly members, local leaders and journalists. They will be trekking through Lapu, Panchkhuwa, Duerali, Swara, Gumda, Laprak, Barpak, Saurpani and other areas in Gorkha.
Official Launch of Nepal tourism Year 2011 Feb 25th: Tomorrow is a big day for the Nepalese tourism fraternity, as the country will see the much awaited official launch of Nepal Tourism Year - 2011. To mark the launch a rally has been organized in Kathmandu, from Basantapur Durbar Square to Tundikhel. All members of tourism fraternity, business entrepreneurs and people from all walks of life are invited to take part in the rally with the national flag.The programme also includes a peace torch being brought from Lumbini to Kathmandu. The NTY 2011 secretariat head will pass on the torch to a renowned personality. After the Kathmandu launch, similar programmes will be organised at Biratnagar, Janakpur, Birgunj, Chitwan, Pokhara, Bhairahawa, and Nepalgunj.
Nepal at Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show, CaliforniaFeb 25th: Nepal participated for the first time at the Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show, California. NTB, along with 8 private agencies participated in the travel show, held from Feb 13th to14th.There were more than 500 exhibitors.The show offered access to expert advice, domestic and international tour operators, value-priced vacation packages and show-only discounts.
Nepal at BIT, MilanFeb 23rd: Nepal Tourism Board, along with four private trekking and travel agencies participated in the 30th Borsa Internazionale del Tourismo (BIT) held at Milan, Italy from 18th to 21st Feb 2010.
Nepal - India signs ASAFeb 17th: Nepal and India signed a new air service agreement that aims to increase air seats from 6,000 per week to 30,000.The agreement was signed in New Delhi by Tourism Minister Sharat Singh Bhandari on behalf of Nepal and Minister for External Affairs SM Krishna on behalf of India.
Air Dynasty gets new chopperFeb 16th: Air Dynasty, a Nepalese helicopter operating company, has acquired a brand new AS 350B2 helicopter from Eurocopter South East Asia, Singapore.With this, Air Dynasty's fleet has increased to four helicopters.
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