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Nepal Visitor Arrivals

• Nepal Visitor Arrivals recorded 97,426 person in Feb 2024, compared with 79,100 person in the previous month
• Nepal Visitor Arrivals data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1991 to Feb 2024
• The data reached an all-time high of 147,859 person in Nov 2018 and a record low of 14 person in Apr 2020

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Nepal Tourist Arrivals

Tourist arrivals in nepal increased to 614148 persons in 2022 from 150962 persons in 2021. tourist arrivals in nepal averaged 341677.66 persons from 1964 until 2022, reaching an all time high of 1197191.00 persons in 2019 and a record low of 9388.00 persons in 1965.,   markets,   gdp,   labour,   prices,   money,   trade,   government,   business,   consumer,   taxes,   health,   climate.

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Nepal : Tourist arrivals down in 2021

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Kathmandu: Nepal received 150 ,962 international visitors both by air and land routes in the year 2021. The tourist arrival figure was 230,085 in 2020 and 11,97,191 in 2019.

According to the Department of Immigration, a total of 150962 visitors came by air and land routes from January to December 2021. Nepal welcomed the highest number of tourists from India last year, the largest tourist source for the country since long.

Tourist arrivals from India in the year 2021 was 64673, almost 43 per cent of total tourist arrivals in the country, whereas the number of Chinese tourists visiting Nepal was 6196 in 2021.

A total of 209,611 Indian tourists visited Nepal while 169,543 Chinese tourists visited Nepal in 2019. The tourist arrivals have decreased from both the countries in the year 2020 and 2021 due to effects of COVID-19 pandemic.

Nepal received 71, 610 tourists from five South Asian countries – Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Bhutan and Sri Lanka in 2021.

Likewise, arrivals from the United States were 22,853 in 2021, whereas the arrival figure from United Kingdom was 8,680 last year.

The European arrivals have increased slightly in comparison to the arrival figure of 2020. More than 25,000 tourists visited Nepal from different European countries in 2021.

Top 10 international tourist arrivals – 2021

India 64,673

China 6,196

Bangladesh 5044

Germany 2,931

France 2,829

Australia 2475

Canada 2438

Russia 2107

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UNWTO becomes “UN Tourism” 

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) enters a new era  with a new name and brand: UN Tourism. With this new brand, the Organization reaffirms its status as the United Nations specialized agency for tourism and the global leader of tourism for development, driving social and economic change to ensure that “people and planet” are always center stage.

UN Tourism: Transforming tourism for a better worldTo achieve this goal, UN Tourism engaged the services of Interbrand, the leading global branding agency. Interbrand successfully translated the Organization’s renewed vision for tourism into a new visual identity and brand narrative.

This involved renaming the Organization, transitioning from UNWTO to UN Tourism. At the same time, a new brand narrative was meticulously crafted, one that seamlessly aligns with UN Tourism’s central mission and priorities. This narrative pivots around three main messages: the UN as a global altruistic organization, the notion of connecting humans around the world, and the concept of proactivity and movement.

Enhancing the well-being of individuals, safeguarding the natural environment, stimulating economic advancement, and fostering international harmony are key goals that are the fundamental essence of UN Tourism

By moving away from acronyms, UN Tourism adopts a more approachable stance and capitalizes on its strengths: the “UN”, signifying authority, and tourism, a simple and relatable concept for all. This change has been endorsed by the Organization’s membership, highlighting its united support for the profound transformation and reinvention of UN Tourism in recent years, as it has become more agile, visible, and ever closer to its Member States, partners and the sector as a whole.

With 160 Member States and hundreds of private sector affiliates, UN Tourism has its headquarters in Madrid, Spain, and Regional Offices in Nara (Japan) covering Asia & Pacific, Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) for the Middle East, as well as forthcoming Regional Offices for the Americas (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) and Africa (Morocco). Its priorities center on promoting tourism for sustainable development in line with the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Global Goals. UN Tourism promotes quality education, supports decent jobs in the sector, identifies talent and drives innovation and accelerates tourism climate action and sustainability . – UN Tourism Jan. 2024

TAT launches

“Thais Always Care”  Campaign 

“The Tourism Authority of Thailand launches ‘Thais Always Care’ campaign in collaboration with other organizations to ensure tourists’ safety and enhance positive image.”

The “Thais Always Care” online communication campaign was officially launched by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in collaboration with the Tourist Police Bureau, Grab Taxi (Thailand), and Central Pattana (CPN) to ensure the safety and welcome of tourists from around the world. The campaign aims to provide seamless travel experiences for visitors to Thailand while also reinforcing the positive image of the country as a safe destination.

The campaign reflects Thailand’s renowned hospitality and warmth to visitors, showcasing the country as a desirable destination for tourists. “CARE” stands for Compassion, Assistant, Relief, and Elevate, encompassing the generosity of the Thai people and their commitment to providing a safe and enjoyable travel experience for tourists.

Partners involved in the campaign have strengthened their safety measures and are utilizing technology to ensure the safety of tourists in Thailand. This includes installing CCTV cameras, implementing strict security checks at department stores, and utilizing technology like the “POLICE I LERT U” application to offer emergency assistance to international visitors. The campaign will also involve working with international KOLs to enhance the positive image of Thailand’s tourism assets and reinforce the country’s reputation as a safe destination. -Tourism Authority of Thailand

China’s resort island receives

90 m tourists in 2023

More than 90 million domestic and overseas tourists visited south China’s tropical island province of Hainan in 2023, up 49.9 percent year on year, local authorities said .

Hainan’s total tourism revenue surged 71.9 percent year on year to about 181.3 billion yuan (about 25.5 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, according to the provincial department of tourism, culture, radio, television and sports.

Last year, Hainan experienced rapid development in cruise tourism. Cruises to the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea saw 400 trips, up 277.8 percent year on year, and received 149,400 domestic tourists, up 405.33 percent.

This year, Hainan aims to receive 99 million tourists and its tourism revenue is expected to reach 207 billion yuan. The province aims to receive more than 1 million inbound tourists in 2024.

China aims to build Hainan into an international tourism and consumption center by 2025 and a globally influential tourism and consumption destination by 2035. – Xinhua

Vietnam  to welcome 17-18

million  tourists  this year

Việt Nam’s tourism industry has set a target to welcome 17-18 million foreign visitors in 2024, approaching the pre-pandemic record in 2019 when COVID-19 had yet to disrupt global travel.

In 2023, the figure hit 12.6 million, surpassing the initial target set earlier in the year (before China, which accounted for a third of foreign arrivals to Việt Nam pre-pandemic, announced reopening plans) by 57 per cent and achieving the adjusted goal of 12-13 million.

The number of domestic travellers, meanwhile, stood at 108 million, up 6 per cent compared to the set target. Tourism activities generated about VNĐ678 trillion (US$27.85 billion) in revenue, 4.3 per cent higher than the yearly plan.

Despite substantial recovery in 2023, the Việt Nam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) said the domestic tourism recovery will still face challenges in the year ahead. This is particularly true in the context of the unpredictable global developments stemming from economic uncertainties, regional conflicts and climate change.

Việt Nam’s socio-economic conditions remain stable; the economy continues to grow and inflation has been kept in check. But the persistent threat of disease and natural disasters are likely to create uncertainty affecting production, business activities and the daily lives of citizens.

According to forecasts from the UN World Tourism Organisation and the World Travel and Tourism Council, international travel activities may fully recover by the end of 2024, reaching the levels achieved in 2019. However, the recovery is expected to be uneven across different regions.

The ever-changing demands of international tourists require higher standards in product quality, diversity and unique experiences. The trends of integrating information technology, artificial intelligence and digital transformation are envisioned to drive the emergence of new forms of tourism.

Based on these analyses and projections, Việt Nam aims to serve 17-18 million foreign and 110 million domestic visitors this year, with an expected total revenue from tourism nearing VNĐ840 trillion.

To achieve the stated objectives, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyễn Văn Hùng has instructed the VNAT to continue focusing on advising and improving the institutional framework, policies, reviewing identified deficiencies for adjustment, and international commitments in the field of tourism. Collaboration with other ministries and sectors is emphasised to formulate policies for developing various types of products such as agricultural tourism and digital transformation in tourism. He also noted the need for attention on strengthening tourism statistics and digital transformation to enhance the effectiveness of data collection, providing reliable figures to efficiently support tourism policy planning.

The ministry also calls for enhanced training for tourism officials and workers to meet requirements of new situations, especially in terms of language proficiency and technology expertise. — VNS

Global Medical Tourism market 

USD 136.93 billion in 10 years

Newark, Jan. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Brainy Insights estimates that the USD 20.07 billion in 2022 global Medical Tourism market will reach USD 136.93 billion by 2032. There is a growing trend towards health and wellness tourism, with individuals seeking medical treatments, preventive care, wellness programs, and holistic health experiences. Medical tourism destinations can capitalize on this trend by offering comprehensive health and wellness packages.

Furthermore, integrating digital health technologies, including telemedicine, virtual consultations, and electronic health records, can enhance the accessibility and coordination of medical tourism services. Digital platforms can streamline pre-travel consultations, post-treatment follow-ups, and information exchange between healthcare providers and patients. Introducing new and advanced medical treatments, therapies, and procedures can attract medical tourists seeking cutting-edge healthcare solutions. Countries and healthcare providers that stay at the forefront of medical innovation can position themselves as leaders in the industry.

In addition, customized and personalized medical tourism packages catering to individual patient’s unique needs and preferences present an opportunity for service providers. Tailoring experiences that include cultural activities, recovery retreats, and concierge services can set providers apart in a competitive market.

Besides, wellness tourism, including genetic testing and personalized health assessments, is gaining traction. Medical tourism destinations can offer specialized wellness packages, including genetic evaluations and preventive health screenings, to attract individuals interested in proactive healthcare.

China eases visa application for US tourists

BEIJING: China will simplify visa applications for tourists from the United States from Jan 1, cutting the documents required, according to a notice on Friday (Dec 29) on the website of the Chinese embassy in Washington.

The move is the latest by China to revive tourism and boost the world’s second-largest economy following a slump during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tourist visa applicants in the US will no longer need to submit air ticket bookings, hotel reservations or an invitation letter, the embassy’s notice said.

Beijing earlier cleared the way for passport holders from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia to visit the country without visas from Dec 1.Visa-free treatment will run for 12 months, during which tourists from those six countries can visit China for up to 15 days. China also expanded its visa-free transit policy to 54 countries in November.

The number of inbound tourists to the country plummeted during the pandemic due to the country’s strict COVID-19 control policies.

China’s visa-free policy facilitates

travels from 6 countries

Around 214,000 people from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia entered China in December 2023, an increase of 28.5 percent compared with November, according to the National Immigration Administration (NIA).

China’s unilateral visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from these countries took effect on December 1, facilitating inbound travels from there.

Of these inbound trips, 118,000 were made by ordinary passport holders without a visa, accounting for 55.1 percent of all inbound trips from the six countries during this period. Around 91,000 visa-free entries were made for travel and business.

Thanks to the visa-free policy, ports in the southern Chinese city of Nanning welcomed many inbound travelers. Data showed that 121 inbound travel groups of nearly 2,800 people entered China through ports in Nanning in December.

Since the inception of the visa-free policy, ports in Beijing had, by December 31, witnessed more than 12,000 visa-free entries from the relevant countries.

The NIA pledged more optimized entry-exit management policies for foreigners to facilitate their business, study, work, and life in China.

International flights to China have picked up since Beijing dropped COVID-19 restrictions a year ago but are still only at 60 per cent of 2019 levels. – Xinhua

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Tourist Arrival Slightly Improved In Nepal

A slight improvement has been seen in foreign tourist arrivals in February 2021 reports RSS.

Looking at the latest foreign tourist arrival rate, the number of incoming foreign tourists is seen gradually increasing even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to RSS, a total 18 thousand 20 foreign tourists arrived Nepal in the first two months of 2021, the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) stated quoting the Department of Immigration.

According to NTB, eight thousand eight hundred and forty seven foreign tourists came to Nepal in January while nine thousand 146 foreign tourists arrived in February.

NTB spokesperson Mani Lamichhane said the tourist arrival was improving in the recent months. It is improving compared to the foreign tourist arrival rate in the COVID-19 period.

He said 1,956 foreign tourists arrived in Nepal in November and 4,245 foreign tourists visited Nepal in December 2020.

Eight thousand 874 foreign tourists arrived in January and 9,146 foreign tourists in February this year. This number includes only the foreign tourists arriving by air.

In February, the highest number of tourists (4,763) in Nepal was from India.

In February, 2020, 14,840 tourists had arrived from India which is 67.9 percent less than of the previous year. During that period, only 708 Chinese had visited Nepal and this figure is 77.9 percent less than of the previous year.

In February 2020, a total of 3,207 tourists had come to Nepal and 502 were from the US and 126 were from the Germany. Though the COVID-19 pandemic continues, vaccination against it has kicked off and the number of infected is on the gradual fall and in his context, entrepreneurs except the rise in tourists arrivals.

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Tourists Arrival in Nepal: A Remarkable Revival in 2023

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Nepal, known for its breathtaking landscapes, towering peaks, and rich cultural heritage, has long been a favoured destination for global tourists. September 2023 witnessed a commendable rise in tourist arrivals by air, revealing a promising picture of the tourism sector’s resilience and revival.

A Glimpse into the Figures

According to the NTB , in September 2023, the number of tourists that arrived in Nepal by air was a staggering 91,012. This shows a significant growth compared to the previous years:

• 2023 : 91,012
• 2022 : 58,314
• 2021 : 9,907
• 2019 : 92,604

The numbers from 2020 and 2021 underscore the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global travel industry, particularly on Nepal’s tourism sector. However, the data from 2023 indicates a remarkable recovery, bringing the sector almost at par with the 2019 levels.

Moreover, the departure figures for September 2023 were reported at 69,422, whereas the cumulative number of tourists from January to September stood at an impressive 6,92,372.

When comparing the tourist arrival figures of 2023 to those of 2019, one of Nepal’s pre-pandemic peak years for tourism, the revival rate is a notable 98.28%.

Leading Tourist Generating Countries

The top 10 nations from where tourists arrived in Nepal in September 2023 are:

• India : 28,694
• China : 8,174
• USA : 7,364
• Bangladesh : 3,716
• Australia : 3,685
• United Kingdom : 3,640
• Sri Lanka : 3,011
• Germany : 2,852
• South Korea : 2,018
• Israel : 1,734

With its proximity and cultural ties, India continued to lead the chart, followed by China and the USA. The diversity in the list of top 10 countries is a testament to Nepal’s universal appeal, drawing visitors from different parts of the world.

Rekindling the Tourism Flame

Several factors contributed to this resurgence in tourist arrivals:

• Health and Safety Protocols : With the successful rollout of vaccines and robust health protocols, tourists feel more confident about travelling.
• Promotional Campaigns : Nepal’s government, in collaboration with various tourism bodies, launched numerous promotional campaigns to attract visitors.
• Pent-up Demand : After prolonged lockdowns and travel restrictions, there is a significant demand for travel and experiences, with Nepal being a top choice for nature and adventure seekers.
• Diversified Tourism Offerings : Beyond trekking and mountaineering, Nepal has been promoting its cultural, religious, and wellness tourism offerings.

Looking Forward

The swift rebound of tourist arrivals in Nepal is a beacon of hope for the country’s tourism sector. With continued efforts, collaboration between governmental bodies and tourism stakeholders, and ongoing promotional campaigns, Nepal is well on its path to not just recovery but possibly even exceeding its past tourism records.

Nepal’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of its tourists, coupled with its unparalleled natural and cultural offerings, will undeniably see the nation shine as a leading global tourist destination.

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Over 600,000 foreigners visit Nepal in 2022 as tourism industry rebounds

Published On: January 4, 2023 12:48 PM NPT By: Sajira Shrestha

Arrival of tourists from US stands second after India

KATHMANDU, Jan 4: With the declining number of COVID-19 cases in Nepal, the tourism sector is slowly returning back on track. According to the data published by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), more than 600,000 tourists visited Nepal in 2022 against 230,085 visitors in 2020. 

This shows that the arrival of tourists in 2022 is showing improvement after almost two years of slump due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The tourism entrepreneurs are excited about the increasing number of tourists after the pandemic. Earlier, the hotel occupancy rate was almost nil except for a few guests. However, at present, hotels are seen occupied with domestic as well as international tourists. 

“The arrival of 600,000+ tourists in the year 2022 is encouraging for Nepali tourists. This also gives us an indication of how the arrival of international tourists will gradually increase in 2023 and in the coming years,” said Binayak Shah, the first vice president of the Hotel Association Nepal (HAN).

According to Shah, at present, every country is dependent on tourism, be it a developed or a developing country as it is one of the quickest ways for economic recovery in the post-pandemic period. 

“At present, most of the tourism destinations across the world are reeling under the problem due to a limited number of tourists. How a nation prepares for the development of their tourism sector plays a vital role,” Shah added.

According to the World Bank, the tourism sector contributes 6.7 percent to the gross domestic product (GDP), while its total impact was US$ 2.2 billion. In addition, in 2019, tourism supported over one million direct and indirect jobs, or 6.7 percent of total employment. Approximately 80 percent of these jobs are in the most remote and resource-constrained regions.   

Based on the number of tourists who visited Nepal, the largest number of tourists came from neighboring India. According to the statistics of NTB, more than 200,000 tourists from India entered Nepal in 2022 (January-December). Out of a total of 614,148 tourists who visited Nepal, 209,105 tourists entered Nepal from India alone. This is about 35 percent of the total visitors. The data includes the tourists via air route only.

Similarly, the United States ranks second in terms of tourist arrivals. More than 77,000 tourists entered Nepal in 2022 from the USA. This is 14 percent of the total number. The UK ranks third in terms of tourist arrival followed by Australia and Bangladesh. A total of 44,700 tourists visited Nepal from the UK, 26,800 from Australia, and 25,300 tourists from Bangladesh in 2022.

HAN’s First Vice President Shah said that the tourism sector is eagerly watching if the new government will implement the concept of Tourism Decade forwarded by the previous government.

“With the formation of a new government, political leaders at present are busy in power-sharing deals. The previous government has declared the Tourism Decade (2023-2032) for the promotion of tourism in the post-pandemic period. Thus, the major challenge here is to see whether the new government will be stable or not. Similarly, will the new government take ownership of the programs brought by the previous government also is the biggest question.”

Shah also mentioned that Nepal is in need of mega international events to promote tourism in the post-pandemic era. 

“We are ready to welcome tourists across the world at present. Therefore, Nepal needs mega events of international standard to show the world that we are ready to welcome them. Our first priority should be on how to promote Nepal in the international market.”

In 2022, Nepal saw the highest number of tourists visiting the country in the month of October followed by November and December. In October, 88,582 tourists visited Nepal while 72,653 tourists arrived here in November and 67,932 in December. However, in the beginning of 2022, tourism-related activities were not very encouraging. In January 2022, only 16,975 tourists arrived in Nepal followed by 19,766 tourists in February.

The previous government led by Sher Bahadur Deuba had prepared a strategic action plan with the concept of Nepal Tourism Decade 2023-2032 to revive the tourism sector of Nepal.

The action plan has set a target to bring in 3.5 million foreign tourists a year by 2032. It also aims to create employment opportunities for more than one million people in the tourism sector during the decade.

As per the action plan, province and national-level campaigns would be launched for tourism promotion across the country by upgrading infrastructures. There are also plans for massive investment and promotion of tourism in a bid to revive this sector.

The arrival of tourists, which has been sluggish in the past two years, is gradually returning to the rhythm since last year. Since the effects of the pandemic have been seen again in neighboring countries like India, China and South Korea for the past few weeks, questions have been raised about the possibility of its impact on Nepal's tourism and how the country will work to solve the problem. 

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Visit Nepal Year 2020: Tourist Arrivals Drop to 230,085, the Lowest in 34 Years!

The coronavirus pandemic has severely impacted the Nepali tourism sector , especially when the government has planned to boost tourism through the ‘ Visit Nepal 2020 ‘ campaign. The Himalayan country, which sees heavy footfall throughout the year, has navigated a bleak year in terms of revenue and livelihood.

As the new COVID-19 infection cases have declined steadily in the last two months, the Nepali tourism sector has started gaining traction lately.

According to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), the number of foreign visitors to the country dropped by more than 80% in 2020 , the lowest in 34 years.

A total of 230,085 international tourists visited Nepal in 2020 , as the coronavirus pandemic restricted global travel.

“The arrival figure is far worse than the downturn during the Maoist insurgency (1996-2006) and the 2015 earthquakes combined,” said Dhananjaya Regmi, NEB CEO.

“But we hope to rebound by mid-2021,” he added.

Though April, May, and June witnessed the lowest footfall, the number of visitors has increased gradually to around 10,000 in December, giving the much-needed hope for the Nepali tourism sector .

With the resurgence of foreign visitors, the NTB has started preparing strategic plans to attract more tourists to the country. Meanwhile, the Nepali Government has issued some relief funds to revive the tourism sector.

While the Nepali Government has planned to celebrate the year 2020 as the Nepal Tourism Year (Visit Nepal 2020) to attract at least 2 million tourists , the pandemic has halted global travel, tourism, and leisure.

According to the Department of Immigration, as many as 200,000 foreign tourists visited Nepal in the last eight months, a significant drop from 739,000 in the same period last year.

Only 199,903 foreigners have visited Nepal from January to August this year.

Moreover, the number of foreign tourists leaving Nepal is higher than the number visiting the country in the last eight months. As per DoI, 232,082 foreigners left Nepal through Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in the mentioned period.

The Nepali Tourism Board has around ten months in the current fiscal year 2020-21 to revive the tourism sector.

However, the Nepali Government has significantly slashed the budget for the current FY compared to the last fiscal.

The NTB has released a budget worth NPR 807 million for the current fiscal against NPR 1.63 billion allocated last fiscal.

“We have prepared a budget for the current fiscal year by slashing several expenses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Except for essential matters, we have not allocated budget for any other purpose,” said Dhananjay Regmi, CEO of NTB.

In 2019, Nepal received a total of 1.17 million foreign tourists , with the highest 209,611 from India, followed by 169,543 from China.

The tourists from the US stood at 93,196; UK 61,139; Sri Lanka 55,869; France 30,644; South Korea 29,679 and Spain 19,057.

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Visit Nepal 2020 Tourist Arrivals: 2% Drop in January

The Nepali government has inaugurated the ‘Visit Nepal Year 2020’ campaign amid much fanfare on January 1, 2020, with an aim to attract 2 million foreign tourists.

Despite promoting the campaign on the global stage, Nepal has witnessed a 2% drop in tourist arrivals in the first month of the tourism year 2020.

January 2020 Tourist Arrivals:

According to the report by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), the total tourist arrivals decreased from 81,273 in January 2019 to 79,686 in January 2020, down by 2%. This number includes tourists who traveled to Nepal by air and land routes.

“Of the total tourists, 65,983 entered the country by air whereas remaining 13,703 by land routes,” NTB said.

Global Overview:

• SAARC countries – 26.9%
• European countries – 13%
• USA – 9.2%
• Asian countries (except SAARC) – 9.1%
• Oceania region – 4.1%

Top 5 Countries:

• India – 16,882
• China – 13,303
• USA – 6,386
• Myanmar – 4,447
• Thailand – 4,010

“The fall in the tourist arrivals in Nepal is primarily due to the decline in visitors from China”, said Ram Chandra Regmi, an information officer at the Department of Immigration.

Dhananjay Regmi, CEO at NTB, said that the coronavirus outbreak in China , the second-largest source market for Nepal, has directly impacted the tourism arrivals in Nepal.

Many Chinese tourists have already canceled their trips to Nepal amid massive countrywide lockdown in China.

The coronavirus outbreak has not only impeded the tourists from China, but it has also hindered the tourists from India and Europe.

The tourists from countries outside China are cancelling their trips to Nepal as the country shares most of its border with coronavirus-hit China .

The NTB further added that the tourist arrivals drop could be even harsh in February.

Meanwhile, the Nepali Government is taking necessary initiations to fill the gap created by drop in tourist arrivals.

Nepal is continuously launching promotional events and products in countries including Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka and the Middle East, among others.

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The government is planning to double the tourist arrivals from the countries outside China.

Earlier in 2019 , Nepal has witnessed 1.17 million tourist arrivals via air and land routes.

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• Total Number of Tourists arrival in each months of 2023

Total number of  International tourists visited Nepal in 2023 is  10,14,876 . The Total number of international Tourists visited Nepal in each months of 2023 are listed as below:

 January: 55,074

February: 73,255

 March: 99,426

April:  98,773

 May:  77,703

June: 72,250

July: 57,726

August: 67,153

September: 91,012

October : 1,17,306

November: 1,08,630

Decembet: 96,568

News in Details are as below:

Updated on : 1 January, 2023

96,568 tourists visited Nepal in the month of December of 2023. The Top Ten Countries from where most tourists came are India, China, United States, Bangladesh, Thailand, United Kingdom, Australia, Myanmar, South Korea and Japan.  The Total number of Tourists arrivals in December month of 2023 from top ten countries on the basis of most tourists came; are as below 

1. India: 32,692 

2. China: 7,370 

3. USA: 7,027 

4. Bangladesh: 5,206 

5. Thailand: 4,534 

6. UK: 4,267 

7. Australia: 3,834 

8. Myanmar: 2,533 

9. South Korea: 2,363 

10. Japan: 2,339 

More than one million tourists came to Nepal via air in the year of 2023.  According to the statistics of the Nepal Tourism Board, 10,14,876 international tourists came to Nepal as on 31 December, 2023.

With this achievement, the government has successfully met its target of drawing one million foreign tourists in 2023. The goal was outlined in the budget for the current fiscal year, highlighting the intent to boost the number of international visitors to Nepal. 

Updated on : 1 December, 2023

Tourists Arrival in Nepal for the month of November 2023 is 1,08,630

According to the data provided by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), 1,08,630 International Tourists visited Nepal in November month of year 2023 ,   This is the number of tourists arriving by air;  among them Top Ten Country from where most Tourist came from are:

1. India :24,443

2. United State of America :11,461

3. China: 7,601

4. United Kingdom: 6,138

5. Australia: 5,060

6. Thailand: 3,962

7. Bangladesh: 3,761

8. Germany: 3,512

9. Sri Lanka: 3,228

10. France: 3,205

Updated on : 1 November, 2023

1,17,306 International Tourist arrived in Nepal in the month of October, 2023

According to data from the Immigration Department, Nepal welcomed a total of 117,306 tourists during October month, as confirmed by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).

In October month of year 2023, the maximum number of 18,480 tourists from India came to Nepal. Americans are in second place. According to the data, 14,879 tourists came to Nepal from America. The British are in third place. As many as 8,217 tourists have come to Nepal from this country. Similarly, 6,880 tourists came from China, 6,0 75 from Australia, 5,916 from Germany, 5,271 from France, 4,292 from Bangladesh, 2,507 from Sri Lanka and 2,67 from Italy.

In the first 10 months of 2023, Nepal has welcomed over 800,000 tourists, as reported by the Nepal Tourism Board, with a total of 809,678 tourists arriving between January and October. 

Top Ten Country Name from where The most international Tourists came to Nepal by air in the month of October, 2023 are as below:

1. India - 18,480

2. USA - 14,879

3. United Kingdom - 8,217

4. China - 6,880

5. Australia - 6,075

6. Germany - 5,916

7. France - 5,271

8. Bangladesh - 4,292

9. Sri Lanka - 2,507

10. Italy - 2,467

Updated on : 1 October, 2023

According to the Nepal Tourism Board, there has been a 98 percent recovery in tourist arrivals this September compared to September 2019, the year when the highest number of tourists entered. In September 2019, a total of 92,604 foreign tourists entered Nepal.

Most of the visitors to Nepal are Indians. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, a total of 28,694 Indians entered in September. Then the size of Chinese is bigger and It reached 8,174 in September. This is the largest number of Chinese people who have entered after the Covid infection. The number of Americans who have entered Nepal has reached 7,364. The size of Bangladesh, which is number four, is 3,716.

The government of Nepal has set a target of attracting one million foreign tourists this year (2023). However, the number of foreign guests who entered Nepal by air during the period of nine months has reached about 7 lakh. The government target will be fulfilled only if three lakh tourists arrive in the next three months.

Updated Date: 1 September, 2023

67,153 International Tourists Visited Nepal in August, 2023. Among them, 26,665 from India, 5,027 from China, 4,629 from United States, 3,858 from Sri Lanka ,  3,190 from Bangladesh, 2,711 from the UK, 1,588 from Spain, 1520 from Japan, 1,496 from Italy,  1,347 from Australia and so on.

6,01,360 foreign tourists visited Nepal in the first eight months of 2023. According to the Nepal Tourism Board, 601,360 tourists from various countries including India and the United States of America arrived in Nepal from January to August this year. More Details are available on given Data Table.

57,726  Tourists Visited Nepal in the month of  July in 2023 ; among them, from India 21357, from China 5,593, from United States 5,561 &  likewise from more countries Tourist came in Nepal in the month of July 2023.

According to data released by  the Nepal Tourism Board, a total of 57,726 tourists came to Nepal in July 2023. Out of that only 21 thousand 357 Indians have come. In second place are Chinese citizens. Their number is 5 thousand 593 people. According to the board, the number of American tourists is 5,561. 

In July 2023, it has been seen that around 50 percent of the total number of tourists came from SAARC countries. 21 thousand 357 tourists from India, 2696 tourists from Bangladesh, 807 tourists from Bhutan, 484 tourists from Sri Lanka and 372 tourists from Pakistan visited Nepal this month.

Among other Asian countries, 1,375 tourists came from South Korea after China. Most of the European countries, 3,630 British tourists have come to Nepal. According to the data, 1 thousand 102 Tourists came to Nepal from Australia and 653 people came from Canada.

Updated Date: 2 July, 2023

72,250  International Tourist Visited Nepal in June month of the year 2023. Top 10  country from where the most tourists came in Nepal in June, 2023 are  India ,  United States ,  China ,  Bangladesh ,  United Kingdom ,  Australia ,  Malaysia ,  South Korea ,  Japan  and  Bhutan.

The total    4 ,76,481  foreign tourists visited Nepal in the six months (January to June) of the current fiscal year, 2022/23, according to the Nepal Tourism Board.

In the month of June 2023, a total of 72,250 foreign tourists entered Nepal. This data was provided by the Nepal Tourism Board, indicating a slight decrease in tourist arrivals compared to the previous months, possibly due to the onset of the monsoon season. However, it is noteworthy that this year has shown a significant recovery in tourism compared to 2021 and 2022, with a 96.48 percent increase in arrivals compared to pre-Covid times.

Source:   https://merolagani.com/NewsDetail.aspx?newsID=92241

Posted Date: May 2, 2023

Nearly 100,000 foreign tourists entered Nepal in the previous month, indicating a strong recovery in the country's tourism sector compared to the past years.

According to the data released by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) today, a total of 98,773 international tourists visited Nepal in April, which is a substantial increase from the 61,589 tourists who arrived in the corresponding month of 2022, 22,732 in April of 2021, and just 14 in April of 2020.

However, the arrivals are yet to recover to the pre-pandemic level, when 109,399 tourists had visited Nepal in April of 2019.

Maniraj Lamichhane, director of NTB, stated that the recent surge in tourist arrivals is a positive sign for Nepal's tourism industry and that the arrivals saw 90.28 per cent recovery last month compared to the corresponding month before the pandemic.

In April, India emerged as the top source country for tourists visiting Nepal, with a total of 31,437 Indian nationals visiting the country. This number constituted 31.83 per cent of the total international tourists who arrived in Nepal during the review period.

In comparison, the number of Indian tourists who visited Nepal during the same month in the previous year was 22,476.

The United States was the second-largest source country of tourists visiting Nepal in April, with a total of 8,413 American nationals arriving in the country. It was an increase from 7,344 American tourists who visited Nepal during the same month in the previous year.

The United Kingdom secured third position with 5,409 British tourists visiting Nepal in April.

Following the relaxation of COVID restrictions, China - Nepal's northern neighbour - came in the fourth position with 4,770. This figure is a massive surge by 1255.1 per cent from only 352 Chinese tourists who made Nepal their destination during the same month of 2022.

In terms of the geographic region, 35.88 per cent were from the SAARC countries, as per the NTB.

Likewise, 24.70 per cent of the total visitors were from European countries in April, while 10.21 per cent were from the Americas. The arrivals from Asia, Oceania and others stood at 14.84 per cent, 4.27 per cent, and 10.10 per cent, respectively.

Source:  https://theannapurnaexpress.com/news/a-close-to-99000-tourists-visited-nepal-in-april-41932

Posted Date:  April 2, 2023

Nepal’s tourism industry will soon revive its strength following the long duration hit by the Covid pandemic if the number of foreign tourists recorded in recent months is anything to go by.

Nepal Tourism Board  says 99,426 foreigners came to Nepal on tourist visas via air route in March, which is the highest of monthly arrival records since the Covid impact in early 2020.

The number makes up 78 per cent of the tourist arrival recorded in March 2019.

In the first three months of 2023, the country recorded 227,755 foreign tourists, informs the board’s director Mani Raj Lamichhane.

While there are hopes that the number will further rise in April thanks to the beginning of the mountaineering and trekking season, there are concerns that the new  rule banning solo trekking  might have  some adverse impact .

Source: h ttps://english.onlinekhabar.com/foreign-tourists-march-2023.html

Posted Date: March 02, 2021

According to  Nepal Tourism Board , 125,329 tourists arrived in Nepal with 55,074 arriving in January and 73,255 arriving in February.

With China allowing its citizens to travel abroad, its effect has been seen in Nepali tourism with the country seeing a rise in tourist arrival in February since the coronavirus pandemic, informs NRB director Maniraj Lamichhane. However, the highest number of tourists coming into the country is from India and the USA.

According to NTB data, 18,401 Indian tourists came to Nepal followed by 7,887 tourists from the USA. Thai tourists, interestingly, are third with 4,802 visiting Nepal.

Source:   https://english.onlinekhabar.com/tourism-tourist-growth-nepal.htm l

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Total number of tourist arrival in Nepal 2021

Nepal has received more than 125000 visitors in the year 2021. The total number of tourist from January to November of 2021 is 126293. The tourist arrival is gradually incr asing from the last  four months in Nepal. As December is yet to end, the stats for this month will be updated in a couple of days or so.

Here is the total number of tourist arrival in each month from January to November by air

January: 8874

February: 9146

March: 14977

April: 22450

August: 5917

September: 9898

October: 23284

November: 26135

December (update): 24643 

Now that the tourist arrival for December is updated, the total of 1,50,962 tourists arrived in the year 2021 by air and land.

Source: Immigration Department Nepal/ Compiled by Nepal Tourism Board (M.R. Lamichhane)

Nepal did open its borders to the tourists from mid 2021 but partially with a handful of travel restrictions. The Government and concerned authorities were busy with vaccination programs. Finally, after things got slightly smooth with traveling, Nepal opened the door to the tourists from September and started providing on arrival visas for the visitors later that month. 

As a result, we can see that the number of tourist arrival did increase from last couple of months. 

Beside the new variant of corona virus, there has not been any other issues related to the corona virus in the last few months. Along with the exceptions from the visitors traveling from or within some of the African countries, the travel restrictions for the visitors are as much relaxed as it was first mentioned. So we can expect similar number of tourist arrival like past couple of months in December. 

The above information of tourist arrival is only taken from the number of tourists who flew by air to Nepal. As a landlocked country, air way is the primary source of tourists arriving in Nepal but the Himalayan nation also receives visitors from neighbouring country who travel via land. 

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