Tourism Policy, 1995

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Preamble:

The tourism industry is growing very rapidly and Nepal has tremendous potential for tourism development because of its unique natural and cultural heritage. In this context, this tourism policy has been formulated with the aims of: increasing national productivity and income; increasing foreign currency earnings; creating employment opportunities; improving regional imbalances and projecting the image of Nepal more assertively in the international arena; through the development and diversification of the travel and tourism industries.

1. Objectives :
   
   
1. To develop tourism as an important sector of the national economy by developing linkages between tourism and other sectors.
2. To diversify tourism down to rural areas so as to improve employment opportunities, foreign currency earnings, growth of national income and regional imbalances.
3. To improve natural, cultural and human environments of the nation in order to develop and expand the tourism industry.
4. To maintain a good image of the nation in the international community by providing quality service and a sense of security.
5. To develop and promote Nepal as an attractive tourist destination.

2. Policy :
   
   
1. The participation of the private sector will be sought to the maximum extent for development and diversification of tourism products. The involvement of government will be primarily directed towards infrastructure development. Apart from this, HMG will maintain its role as co-ordinator and motivator for the growth of the travel and tourism industries.
2. Participation of the Nepalese people in the integrated manner will be carried out for environmental conservation programmes which contribute to sustainable tourism development.
3. Existing tourism infrastructure and facilities will be upgraded. Priority will be given to developing new tourist destinations, particularly in rural areas.
4. Popular religious tourism sites will be improved and promoted in order to develop religious tourism.
5. Nepal will be developed as a centre for adventure tourism.
6. Tourist service and facilities in the kingdom will be encouraged to upgrade in quality. Special efforts will be made to make Nepal a secure place for tourists.
7. Due attention will be paid to improving regional imbalances while developing tourism.
8. Competitive tourism promotion and marketing will be launched in tourist originating markets to establish Nepal as a major tourist destination.
9. Linkages will be established between tourism and agro-based as well as cottage industries. Emphasis will be placed on developing these related sectors simultaneously.
10. Local investment will be encouraged in service-oriented, travel and trekking agency businesses in which local investors have proven capability. Foreign investment, including joint ventures, will be promoted in areas which transfers skills and technology or in capital intensive industries like hotels and resorts.
11. The National Civil Aviation Policy will be implemented as an integral part of Tourism Policy.