A delegation of Trekking Agencies'
Association of Nepal (TAAN) led by its President Chandra Prasad Rijal on Friday
paid a courtesy call on the newly appointed Director General of the Department
of Tourism Jaya Ram Acharya.
The delegation congratulated Mr. Acharya
for assuming the office at the Department of Tourism and wished for his
successful tenure. Speaking on the occasion, TAAN President Rijal said that the
government and the private sector should work hand in hand for the development
and promotion of tourism industry. "There are some issues like illegal
operation of trekking business which the department should look into
immediately. Similarly, there are problems in garbage deposit fee and insurance
for mountaineering expeditions," Rijal said, requesting the director
general to take needful initiatives for ensuring smooth movement of tourists in
restricted areas.
Responding to the delegation,
Acharya said he would study demands placed by the private sector and
tackle burning issues accordingly. "One agency alone cannot bring change.
We need concerted effort of all government agencies to address burning issues
of the tourism industry," he added.
TAAN General Secretary Karna Bahadur
Lama, Executive Member Pemba Sherpa 'Sangam' and CEO Tekendra Mahat, among
others, were present in the delegation.
Source: TAAN News.
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