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Nepal made a strong impact at the PATA Travel Mart 2024 (PTM 2024), earning prestigious accolades and demonstrating significant participation alongside 18 PATA Nepal member companies from the private sector of Nepal's tourism industry.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) organized PTM 2024, which brought together over 900 delegates from 45 destinations, including 266 exhibitors from 168 organizations and 24 destinations, as well as 191 buyers representing 173 organizations across 31 source markets. The 47th edition of the mart took place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand, marking the 25th anniversary of PATA Headquarters’ relocation to this city.
The PATA Nepal Chapter, one of the most active PATA CHAPTER globally, was honored with the 'PATA Award of Excellence' for its exceptional activities during the 2023-24 calendar year. This award recognized the chapter's dedication to marketing and promoting tourism and its efforts to develop the travel and tourism industry within the Pacific Asia region, in line with PATA’s goals.
The award was presented to PATA Nepal Chapter’s Chairman Mr. Khem Lakai, IP Chairman Mr. Bibhuti Chand Thakur, General Secretary Mr. Narendra Bhatta, and CEO Mr. Suresh Singh Budal during the PATA Power of Networking event on August 29, 2024, at the Abandoned Mansion Bangkok (The Coach Hotel). Upon receiving the award, Chairman Mr. Lakai commented, "The reason doesn’t matter; the result does. The work PATA Nepal Chapter did during challenging times is now recognized globally, and we are proud as Team Nepal. We strongly believe in shared prosperity through tourism in our nation."
Additionally, Nepal Tourism Board's STLR Project won the PATA Gold Award in the Community-Based Tourism category, and Intrepid DMC Nepal was recognized as the Grand Title Winner in the Sustainability and Social Responsibility category during the PATA Gold Award Presentation Ceremony on August 28, 2024, at PTM 2024.
The 18 exhibitors under the Nepal pavilion at PTM 2024 included Heritage Tours & Travels, Lemon Tree Premier, Nepal Airlines Corporation, Bhrikuti Himalayan Treks, Destinago Tours & Travels, Hotel Himalaya, Expedition Himalaya, Hotel Ratnasambhava, Community Homestay Network, Luxury DMC Travels, Himalayan Holidays Trekking, Buddhist Circuits.com, Siddhartha Business Group of Hospitality, KGH Group of Hotels, Euro Asia Tours & Travels, Mountain Tiger Nepal, Visit Himalaya Treks, Off the Wall Trekking, and Nepal Yoga Home.
PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid remarked, "PATA Travel Mart 2024 exemplifies our commitment to the future of Asia Pacific tourism by providing a platform for high-quality buyers and sellers from the region and beyond. It reflects the Association’s mission to promote sustainable growth, drive innovation, and foster collaboration within the Asia Pacific region. Hosting this year’s event in Bangkok highlights PATA’s enduring partnership with Thai tourism organizations and reinforces our shared commitment to maintaining Thailand’s reputation as a leading MICE destination in Asia Pacific."
PATA Nepal CEO, Mr. Suresh Singh Budal, highlighted Nepal's strong presence at PTM 2024, emphasizing the country's commitment to building international tourism collaborations and showcasing its unique attractions and tourism potential to global markets.
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