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Nepal Tourism Sales Summit US 2016 Concludes in SeattleWednesday, June 29th, 2016

A delegation of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB and top-tier inbound Nepalese tour operators participated in the Nepal Tourism Sales Summit US 2016. The five cities were Denver, Colorado; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California and Seattle, Washington.

In each city top producing US travel professionals and a diverse range of media gathered to learn more about Nepal tourism. Travel industry and media guests were welcomed by Mr. Prem Kumar Rai, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation.

Mr. Deepak Raj Joshi, CEO of the Nepal Tourism Board presented overviews of Nepal; with the primary message Nepal is wide open for tourism business.

Sales Mission was coordinated by eTurboNews (eTN). Nepal Tourism Sales Summit US 2016 brings together approx 200 travel professionals and media to learn more the wide range of travel products specifically created for the outbound US travelers.

Mr. Deepak Raj Joshi, CEO of the NTB commented “It has been a pleasure to sit and meet with US travel professionals and media, one on one, to share a small glimpse of what Nepal has to offer the outbound US market. He highlighted the message that “Nepal is open for tourism business, once again ready to welcome visitors at the top of the world. With rich, ancient cultures set against the most scenic scenery in the world, Nepal is a destination to discover for unique, special and authentic experiences.”

The media conferences were fruitful with journalists expressing great interest in the extensive range of tourism options available to families and couples, also for trekkers or climbers of the amazing mountains of Nepal. There are so many remarkable soft and luxurious experiences in Nepal to be discovered by US travelers looking for a memorable trip. Nepal is in their bucket list vacation now. A diverse range of articles were published in different media written by journalists who attended the Summits and the message is being sent loud and clear that Nepal is an extraordinary destination that is wide open for tourism.

The delegation of leading Nepalese tour operators presented an extensive range of tourism products ranging from luxurious honeymoons and destination weddings to trekking, climbing, hiking, paragliding, rafting, spiritual journeys, yoga retreats, wellness stays and amazing safaris.

Two to three winners were awarded in each city, who are entitled for fully guided vacations in Nepal. All the winners, of Nepal Tourism Sales Summit US 2016 Lucky Draw, are excited to experience first hand in-depth and range of extraordinary experiences Nepal has to offer.

The delegation of Nepalese inbound tour operators included:

Hotel Barahi/Barahi Jungle Lodge

The Explore Nepal Group

Epic Himalaya Adventure Trek Pvt. Ltd

Exodus Trek & Expeditions

Fishtail Nepal Paragliding Pvt.

Hotel Manang Pvt. Ltd.

Sea Links Travels and Tours

Visit Karnali Tours and Travels

Thamserku Trekking Pvt. Ltd.

Yeti Group of Companies

Explore Himalaya Travel & Adventure

Expedition Himalaya.com

Mr. Juergen Steinmetz, eTurbo News Group Publisher, said “The Nepal Tourism Board and the delegation of Nepal tour operators were amazing to work with. We are thrilled the Nepal Tourism Sales Summit US 2016 produced such positive, enthusiastic responses from the media and our US travel professionals.”