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Restaurant and Bar Association of Nepal (REBAN), Pokhara chapter elected Laxman Baral as its new Chairperson at its 14th general convention. After the election, Chairperson Baral vowed that he would devote his attention to propping up the tourism industry which is affected adversely by the COVID-19.
New alternatives would be sought to revive the tourism industry, he said, adding that the new responsibility given to him in the unpleasant situation would be utilized as opportunity. "The entire team will work with new thoughts and spirit," he stressed.
The new committee elected Naresh Bhattarai as first vice-chair, Bishworaj Poudel as second vice-chair, Bikash Bhattarai as general secretary, Lok Gurung as treasurer and Roshan Jung Karki as co-treasurer. Similarly members are Dorje Lama, Yogesh Bhattarai, Bhaivab Poudel, Biren Sherchan, Basanta Gautam and Rajesh Dhakal.
There are some 400 restaurants and bars at Lake Side, Pokhara. For this year, 20 restaurant owners have not registered their business.
Moreover, General Secretary Bikash Bhattarai informed that the new committee would organize various programmes on the occasion of New Year, World Tourism Day, and Holi, among others. A food festival would even be organized. REBAN Pokhara chapter has been providing training to its members and employees at restaurants and bars.
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