Nepal

Hilton has made its first foray into Nepal with the opening of Hilton Kathmandu in the heart of the Kathmandu Valley, in Naxal. Minutes away from tourist attractions such as Thamel and Durbar Marg, considered to be the heart of the city, Hilton Kathmandu’s location makes it an ideal base for both business and leisure travellers.

Subcontinent destination management company Indian Holiday (IHPL) has established an outpost in Australia as the firm responds to an uptick in tourist demand, primarily for India, following the pandemic.

Tamara Kobiolke’s Numinous Luxury Travel Representation has been appointed as the exclusive representative of Creative Travel in Australia and New Zealand. Creative Travel is India’s longest-standing destination management company, established in 1977.

IHG Hotels & Resorts is making a play at the luxury market in Nepal, inking a management contract to open four new hotels across two brands, and marking the debut of global brands, InterContinental and Hotel Indigo, in the market.

Shinta Mani Hotels in partnership with Kathmandu-based Sherpa Hospitality Group, will open the 29 suite Shinta Mani Mustang – A Bensley Collection luxury lodge in March 2023. The project will be Shinta Mani Hotels’ first internationally flagged property outside Cambodia.

Sherpa Hospitality Group is launching a new high-end brand lodging in the Everest and Annapurna regions of Nepal, branded as the Mountain Lodges of Nepal.

Abercrombie & Kent has introduced a new eight-country, 23-day air itinerary across the northern hemisphere that will explore Taiwan, Nepal, Bhutan, India, Uzbekistan, United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Italy.

India based luxury destination management company (DMC), Ventours International, is broadening its global footprint, appointing a business executive in Australia.

Insight Vacations is envisaging a return to its heyday of 10 or so years ago selling Egypt in Australia. Then, before the Arab Spring of 2011, Egypt and the guided holiday specialists’ Ancient Civilisations program was a huge seller, especially from the Australian market.

Butterfield & Robinson has launched three new expedition trips for 2020 to Rwanda, Nepal and Mongolia.

Award-winning tailor-made specialist, Adventure World Travel, has launched its 2019 India, Sri Lanka and Nepal collection, with a focus on wildlife and heritage properties in the region.

Add one more travel segment that Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) is now affording its star rating: river cruises.