Kathmandu: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) coordinated Nepal’s participation at the three-day Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF) which was held from May 21 to May 23. The event was done under the theme “Nepal: A Lifetime Experience”. During the fair, Nepal Tourism Board was honored with the “Most Charming Tourism Destination” recognition at GITF 2026, acknowledging Nepal’s growing appeal among international travelers and its unique blend of natural beauty, spirituality, culture, and adventure tourism.
On the opening day, a traditional Nepali cultural dance performance and a destination presentation were organized, showcasing Nepal’s rich cultural heritage and tourism appeal to Chinese visitors and travel trade professionals on May 21.
Bimal Kadel, Senior Manager of NTB, and Pradip Basnet, Senior Officer of NTB, represented NTB at the fair on May 22. Mr. Kadel delivered a country presentation on Nepal’s tourism offerings and also participated in a panel discussion on Nepal’s tourism marketing strategies.
Other major attractions and visitor engagement activities at the Nepal stall included a spin-and-win lucky draw and the showcasing of Nepali singing bowls as part of wellness tourism experiences.
Eight Nepali travel and tourism companies participated in the event. They include Adventure Outdoor Treks and Expedition Pvt. Ltd., Buddha Maya Gardens Pvt. Ltd., Dragon Holidays Pvt. Ltd., Hotel Manang Pvt. Ltd., Outdoor Expeditions Pvt. Ltd., Pearl Holidays Pvt. Ltd., Social Treks and Expedition, and The Trek Nepal Pvt. Ltd. The participating companies provided information on Nepal’s tour, travel, trekking, and hospitality packages to potential visitors and travel trade professionals.
