HAN Thamel Zone Hosts Festive Event to Address Hospitality Sector Challenges
17th October 2026, Kathmandu
Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) Thamel Special Zone hosted a festive greetings exchange program in Kathmandu ahead of Dashain and Tihar. Key industry leaders and Bagmati Province Tourism Minister Hon. Rajendra Prajapati gathered to discuss challenges in the Nepalese hospitality sector and strengthen government-stakeholder collaboration for sustainable tourism development.
Hotel Association Nepal (HAN), Thamel Special Zone, organized a festive greetings exchange programme in Kathmandu today to celebrate the upcoming festivals of Dashain, Tihar, Nepal Sambat, and Chhath.
Addressing the programme as the Chief Guest, Hon. Rajendra Prajapati, Minister for Industry, Tourism, Labour and Transport of Bagmati Province, stated that the provincial government was closely monitoring the challenges faced by the hotel industry.
He assured that the Bagmati Province Government was making efforts to address the concerns of hoteliers and facilitate the sustainable development of the hospitality sector.
The programme commenced with a welcome address by Mr. Sajan Shakya, Secretary General of Hotel Association Nepal and Coordinator of the Thamel Special Zone, who welcomed the distinguished guests, hoteliers, and industry representatives.
Speaking as the Special Guest, Mr. Binayak Shah, President of Hotel Association Nepal, highlighted the current situation of the hotel industry and the key challenges confronting the sector.
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He emphasized the need for collaborative efforts among the government and tourism stakeholders to address industry-related concerns and strengthen the hospitality sector.
The programme was attended by Mr. Pawan Kumar Pokhrel, Chief of the Bagmati Province Tourism Office; Mr. Youb Raj Shrestha, Treasurer of Hotel Association Nepal; Mr. Ram Sunder Bake, President of HAN-Bagmati; Mr. Bishwaraj Adhikari, Chief of Tourist Police; Inspector Upendra Bahadur Budhathoki of the Sohrakhutte Police Circle; Mr. Rajuman Dangol, President of the Thamel Tourism Development Council; and representatives of the hotel and tourism industry.
The programme provided a valuable platform for interaction, coordination, and the exchange of festive greetings among hoteliers, government officials, security personnel, and tourism stakeholders.
It also reinforced the importance of cooperation among relevant stakeholders in addressing the challenges faced by the hospitality industry and promoting tourism in Nepal.
The event concluded with the exchange of warm wishes for happiness, peace, prosperity, and continued success on the auspicious occasions of Dashain, Tihar, Nepal Sambat, and Chhath.
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