Travel & Tourism Now

He was an English man who lived in 19th century and is regarded as the father of tourism. Just over a hundred and fifty years ago, he started revolution in Travel and Tourism which is still ongoing today. He came up with the idea of making holiday available, affordable and fashionable to ordinary not just the rich. Thomas cook brought us the package holiday, travelers cheques, the hotel coupons and holiday brochure. It was the time of industrial revolution when people had moved from village to cities. There was developing a railway network and new roads which makes people comfort to travel. Public holidays were established by government and suddenly people had more time, money, knowledge and curiosity to travel. People could now link destination with accommodation, transportation and recreation in an integrated way. The holiday package was born. Thomas cook was true opportunist. The new holiday market was about to become his oyster and make his fortune. It all began in 1841 w...

Tourism in Nepal started after the first successful ascent of Mount Everest on 29th May 1953 by Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary. Before 1951 Nepal was closed for foreigners because of autocratic rule of Rana regime. After democracy came in 1955, foreigners were welcomed by Nepal Government by providing them tourist visa. Before, the visas were provided from India by East India Company under the supervision of British Government. THE FIRST EVEREST CLIMBERS SIR EDMUND HILLARY AND TENZING NORGAY SHERPA IN 1953 (PIC CREDIT: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHY) After the successful ascent of the highest peak in the world, Nepal started to be a new destination for foreigners. In 1956, under the supervision of French George Lebrec, National Planning Council on Tourism was set up and started to promote tourism. The same year National Tourist Development Board also came into existence. In 1958 Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation, presently known as Nepal Airlines Corporation started its operation as...

A lot of Europeans, Americans and Other foreigners visit Nepal. There's a lot to see, but unfortunately there's no one to show. Despite the amazing landscapes and spellbound mountains, this country has no tourist promotion ads or videos. Not even a single official video I saw. People get easily attracted to videos and photographs. Nepal must focus on Advertising aspects. This country has everything which no country can ever have, Nepal is blessed with abundance in nature. Nepal has huge possibilities in the tourism sector. The Himalaya nation is famous for its natural beauty: the world’s highest peaks, national parks rich in flora and fauna, snow-fed rivers, exceptional trekking routes, wonderful lakes and welcoming people. Nepal is rich in its cultural and religious diversity as well. Possessing eight of the 10 highest mountains in the world, Nepal is a tremendously attractive location for mountaineers, rock climbers and adventure seekers. Apart from being an attractive de...

Tourism is very significant source of economic outcomes and employment. However, tourism is a very complex industry involving numerous stakeholders (sometimes with opposite interests) and requiring significant amount of resources. As such, tourism can have very opposite effects according to the way activities are managed. Managed well, tourism can play a positive role in the socio,  cultural, economical, environmental and political development of the destination and as such represents a significant development opportunity for many countries and communities. Here are the main positive & negative impacts of tourism bellow:- Positive impacts of tourism: Jobs for local people Income for the local economy Helps preserve rural services like buses, village shops and post offices Increased demand for local food and crafts Tourists mainly come to see the scenery and wildlife, so there is pressure to conserve habitats and wildlife Negative impacts of tourism: Damage to the...

Ecotourism is a form of sustainable travel that supports the local environment instead of putting more pressure on it and exploiting its resources. Ecotourism is a complex concept growing in importance more and more each year and if you care about protecting nature and having a positive impact, you should make sure that your travels are done sustainably. Ecotourism is focused on uniting conservation, communities and sustainable travel. There are several guidelines in place for those who partake in ecotourism. Namely, ecotourism: Focuses on pristine, unspoiled natural environments Minimizes impact on the environment Builds environmental and cultural awareness and respect Provides positive experiences for both visitors and hosts Provides direct financial benefits for conservation Provides financial benefits and empowerment for local people Raises awareness to host countries’ political, environmental and social climate This may seem like a tall order, but the aim of sustai...

Simply, Tourism is process in which tourist/traveler travel for pleasure or business. Tourist is the theory and practice of attracting, travelling, touring, accommodating and entertaining tourist in a systematic & managed way. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) , tourism entails the movement of people to countries or places outside their usual environment for personal or business/professional purposes. These people are called visitors. Generally speaking, a visitor is classified as a (same-)day visitor if their trip does not include an overnight stay and a tourist if it does include an overnight stay. The purpose of their trip can be for business, leisure or personal reasons, other than to be employed by a resident entity in the country or place visited. Types of tourism? There are three basic forms of tourism: domestic tourism, inbound tourism, and outbound tourism. Domestic tourism refers to activities of a visitor within their country of r...