Nepal recorded 1,162,365 tourist arrivals in 2025, with longer average stays, higher tourism earnings and growth in mountaineering, hotels and aviation movement.
Culture and Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Poudel briefed European ambassadors on Nepal’s tourism priorities, aviation safety reforms and upcoming tourism campaigns.
Eligible Nepali citizens can apply online by Jestha 6, 2083 to be included in the roster for future appointments, recommendations and nominations under tourism-related bodies.
Five candidates have been selected for appointment as Nepal Airlines Corporation board members after evaluation, business plan presentation and interview.
The Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Ministry’s latest disclosure shows progress in tourism law reform, wellness tourism planning, aviation bills, heritage protection and tourist arrival growth.
Culture and Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Poudel and EU Ambassador Veronique Lorenzo discussed cooperation in tourism promotion, cultural heritage and Nepal’s aviation safety reforms.
The Culture and Tourism Ministry has revised the number of vacant Nepal Airlines board member posts from four to five after one additional member was automatically relieved under a new ordinance.
Culture and Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Poudel held a joint courtesy meeting with UN, UNESCO and UNDP representatives to discuss cooperation in tourism, culture, climate and mountain conservation.
Eligible serving officials from the Government of Nepal or CAAN can apply within seven days for the vacant Director General post at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal.
Nepal has formed a new academy development committee to unify tourism, hotel and mountain training institutions under one structure.