Newly Appointed CEO of NTB Dr. Dhananjay Regmi Assumes OfficeThursday, January 30th, 2020

Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) Dr. Dhananjay Regmi, assumed his office today, Jan. 30, 2020. NTB officials welcomed Dr. Regmi as the new CEO amidst a program at office premises, Bhrikutimandap.

Dr. Regmi, an eminent mountain geomorphologist and glaciologist of Nepal, obtained his Ph D in Environmental Earth Science from Hokkaido University, Japan, and post doctoral degree from Arizona University, USA. He worked as Adjunct Professor in the Central Department of Geography and Environmental Science at the Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu, and has been working in the field of climate change since 2007.

Dr. Regmi also served as Chairperson of Himalayan Research Expedition (HRE), Himalayan Research Center (HRC) and Vice-Chairperson of Kathmandu-based Nepal Geographical Society. Well known tourism entrepreneur and an expert on glacier lake, Dr. Regmi has published several international papers on tourism, glacier lakes, mountains and climate change issues.

CEO Dr. Regmi said he was highly inspired to work for the tourism development of Nepal and he expressed his commitment, dedication and determination for the same. Heads of Departments at NTB apprised him about the programs being carried out by their respective departments and expressed their confidence that the organization would bring tangible results in its efforts towards the development and promotion of tourism in Nepal under Dr. Regmi’s able and visionary leadership.