Nepal Tourism Board
government agency of Nepal
The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) is the official national tourism organization of Nepal. It is focused on promoting Nepal as a tourist destination in domestic and international markets and for supporting tourism development.
The Board chaired by the Secretary at the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation consists of 11 board members with five government representatives, five private sector representatives and the Chief Executive Officer. The current Officiating CEO of Nepal Tourism Board is Hikmat Singh Ayer succeeding Deepak Raj Joshi.
History
Nepal Tourism Board is a national organization established in 1998 by an act of Parliament in the form of partnership between the Government of Nepal and private sector tourism industry to develop and market Nepal as an attractive tourist destination. Therefore, making it a pioneer organization made using the PPP model (Public, Private, Partnership).
Tourism Brand
"Nepal: Lifetime Experiences" is the slogan of the tourism board. The phrase aims at the redefining the scope of international tourism in Nepal, as a destination for unique and unmatched experience for tourists who visit the country as a holiday destination.
#photoNepal
photoNepal is a visual documentation initiative of the Nepal Tourism Board that collects and curates photographs/videos representing Nepal's natural, cultural, and social contexts. Developed as part of the board's communication activities, it involves contributions from both professional photographers and the general public.
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