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| STN Participation in 7th Handicraft Trade Fair |
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Sustainable Tourism Network (STN) Nepal, participated in the 7th Handicraft Trade Fair held at Birendra International Convention Center (BICC) from Feb. 23-27, 2006. STN participated in the 5-day event where handicrafts, other products and publicity materials of STN members were displayed during the fair. The objective of the fair was to let visitors know about STN. During the fair on Feb. 24, 2006, a seminar was held on "Responsible Tourism and Promotion of Art and Culture" which was participated by World Tourism Organization (WTO), Nepal Tourism Board, Sustainable Tourism Network, SNV Nepal and international tour operators.
At the seminar, Mr. Tek Bahadur Dangi, Chief Executive Officer of NTB, spoke on how responsible tourism can contribute to the overall sustainable development of the country, while Mr. Subash Nirola, Director of NTB, gave a presentation on Cultural Tourism and Poverty Alleviation: Conservation of Local Art and Culture . At the seminar representative from WTO, Mr. Madan Bezbaruah, also spoke on responsible tourism in global context and the scope for Nepal in it. The seminar also included a lively discussion on the issues on the responsible tourism among the participants.
Handicraft Association of Nepal (HAN) organized in co-operation with Asia Invest Europe AID and Planet Finance organized the Fair.
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| World Wetlands Day 2006 Celebration & 2nd Taudaha Jamboree |
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Following heals of last year's successful World Wetlands Day celebration, Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) promoted World Wetlands Day 2006 celebration, including Taudaha Jamboree.
To undertake actions aimed at raising awareness of wetland values and benefits in general and Ramsar Convention in particular, Friends of the Bagmati in partnership with World Wildlife Fund - Nepal (WWF Nepal Program) and Department of National Park & Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC), Sustainable Tourism Network (STN)–Nepal and other partners organized various events during this celebration.
The celebration began on 21st January with Cleaning up program at Taudaha and concluded on 2nd February with 'Workshop on Ponds of Kathmandu Valley'. During this celebration interactions and features about wetlands of Nepal are broadcast through various FM Radio stations including Radio Sagarmatha. The main attraction of this celebration was Taudaha Jamboree that included activities such as Cycle Rally, Bird Watching, Nature Hike Race, Meethila Art, Exhibitions and Green Map for School Students.
Taudaha is one of the largest ponds of the Kathmandu Valley that has contributed to recharge the groundwater of the Bagmati Watershed Region. Taudaha is immensely rich in floral and faunal diversity but today it is under pressure from increasing anthropogenic activities.
During the workshop, presentations on various issues regarding management and conservation of ponds, including Tourism Values of Ponds of Kathmandu Valley were made. Mr. Subash Nirola, Director, Nepal Tourism Board, during his presentation lauded the role of all stakeholders ‘to start with a Pond (Pokhari) Management Plan of Rani Pokhari , Kamal Pokhari and Nag Pokhari and continue till we all achieve the final goals in making all existing and potential ponds of Kathmandu Valley a potential tourist attraction.'
The students, government and non-governmental organization’s representatives, tourism entrepreneurs, tourists, wetland experts, ornithologists, volunteers and general public attended the events. More than four hundred people attended the Jamboree and around 190 people participated in the Workshop.
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STN Participation in 3rd Meghauli Festival |
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The Meghauli Festival in the beginning of February 2006 became STN's first festival participation where a booth was taken. Though active participation was expected from STN members, the timing of the Festival was coinciding with the run-up to the elections which meant that only some of the members participated. The stall was mainly manned by Center for Rural Technology whose pawan mukhi chulo and the vegetable matter briquettes were a great hit. Brochures and information from some other members was also prominently displayed in the stall.
Among the STN members, the festival was visited by Bijaya Pradhan (Dream Nepal) Birgit Lienhart (SNV) Vishwaraj Gyawali (socialtours.com) and was actively supported by Amar Mali (Rhino Resort, Meghauli)
At Meghauli though, the participation was staggering, with over 10-15,000 locals visiting the festival daily with its food stalls, consumer goods stalls and games.
Meghali Tourism Development Committee organized the 3rd Meghauli Festival.
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World Wetlands Day Celebrated in Chitwan |
On 2nd February 2006 "World Wetland Day" " was celebrated by Mogwli's eco adventure tour jointly with the Bird Education Society and several other concerned representatives and individuals. The wetlands day was celebrated through cleanup campaign of two major lakes namely Garud and Agingar, where participants cleaned up these lakes and built up a dike to supply water into the lakes with the assistance of two elephants from the national park. Representatives from different organization talked about the importance of the wetlands in the bio-diversity eco system and sustainable tourism, and also raised issues regarding conservation and maintenance of Wetlands of Nepal. The program was further celebrated through bird observation where participants observed birds in and around Wetlands areas and produced bird lists containing 70 bird species.
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Silver Mountain School Of Hotel Management Celebrates Graduation Day 2006 |
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Silver Mountain School of Hotel Management one of the Active member of STN Celebrated its second graduation ceremony on 22nd January’06 at Hyatt Regency
The Chief guest of the function was Mr. K.V. Simon, Regional Vice President of American Hotel & Lodging Association, USA, who appreciated how on its own small way Silver Mountain is providing quality education in Nepal and are successful in providing skilled manpower to the hospitality Industry worldwide.
Mr. Subash Nirola, Director, Nepal Tourism Board emphasized the need for qualified hospitality experts in today’s tourism scenario in Nepal.
This year Silver Mountain chose the theme “Promoting Peace Through Tourism”. They showed a small skit demonstrating how if all religious leaders come together forgetting the religious boundaries, the world will be much peaceful by respecting diversity and promoting humanity.
Principal of the Silver Mountain , Mr. Samir Thapa also launched “WPP World Peace Club” at that moment which will help to promote peace through tourism.
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STN Core Group Meeting Held on 14 February 2006 |
STN regular core group meeting held on 14 February 2006, Tuesday in Nepal Tourism Board. During the meeting discussions were made on STN budget, Handicraft fair and responsible tourism conference by Planet Finance, Request from interested people in Chitwan to have STN workshop, Sustainable Tourism Forum/Great Himalayan Trail (GHT) workshop, next general meeting, and interaction of new applied members for STN with core group members.
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Sustainable Travel International (STI) E- Newsletter |
Please use the following link for the newsletter
http://www.sustainabletravelinternational.org/enewsletters/february06travelreport.html
The January issue is about:
- Message from STI's President
- Sustainable Tourism Development Advisory Services
- Community Tourism in Jamaica Bridging the Global Gap
- Land Use Planning & Management
- Best Practices for Saving Paradise A Teacher's Guide Now Available
- Responsible Travel: Carpe Diem Travel
- Responsible Travel: Experience Bhutan Travel
- National Geographic Adventure: Special Advertising Opportunity
- Conference Corner
- High moon Cartoons
- Support STI
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Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Programme (TRPAP) E-newsletter |
Please use the following link for the newsletter:
www.welcomenepal.com/trpap
In this issue:
- HRH Crown Prince Awards Prize to Briddim Home-Stay at International Mountain Day Celebration
- SNP Management Plan Endorsed at 7th PSC Meet
- TRPAP Promotes Rural Tourism Products in France
- DDC Taplejung Initiates Replicating TRPAP Models
- NTB Staff Oriented on Sustainable Tourism Development
- Locals trained on Gender Equity, Health issues and HIV/ AIDS
- TRPAP Participates in National Parks Warden Seminar
- Tourism Resource Profile Prepared Based on GIS Mapping
- Locals Empowered Through Capacity Enhancement Trainings
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Member Highlight |
Adventure third pole treks P. Ltd:
P.O. Box: 5503
Thamel Kathmandu , Nepal .
Phone: 4423459
Fax: 4410834
Email: thirdpole@wlink.com.np
Website: www.adventurethirdpole.com
www.expeditionnepal.com
www.thirdpoletreks.com
Year of Establishment : 1992
Number of staff : 22
Representative in the STN :
Name: Deepak Mahat
Designation: Managing Director
E-mail: thirdpole@wlink.com.np
Short description/profile of the Organization:
- Company Name: Adventure Third pole Treks (P) Ltd
- Mailing Address: P.O Box: 5503, Thamel, Kathmandu , Nepal
- Tel: 4423459/ Fax: 4410834 Email: thirdpole@wlink.com.np
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- Contact persons: (1) Deepak Mahat-MD (2) Rajendra Man Dongol-ED
- Type of Company: Private Limited
- Products/Services they offer: Trekking, Mountaineering, Sightseeing, Rafting and more
- Industry Focus: Nature and Culture
- No of Employees: 22 Nepalese
- Year of Establishment: 1992
- Associates:
- Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN)
- Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)
- Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC)
- Nepal Foreign Trade Association (NFTA)
- Sustainable Tourism Network (STN)
Primary Focus:
Research, tourism policy development, strategic planning, institutional development, sustainable tourism development, marketing and promotion, product development and sales.
Ongoing/Planned and past activities related to sustainable tourism development:
We have been focusing to promote the Chitwan Chepang hill including rafting on Trishuli river and Manakamana pilgrimage tour.
Support pro poor tourism, encourage and promote domestic tourism.
Fam trips, research and package development and marketing.
Geographic areas location (DDC/VDC) of ongoing/ planned and past activities :
Kaule, Jyandala, Upardang Gadi, and Shaktikhor of Chitwan District.
Kaski, Rasuwa, Solu, Chitwan, Gorkha, Sindupalchowk, Nuwakot, Manang.
Strength of the Organization:
Tourism plans and reviews, Research and publications, cooperation/networking with other partners, marketing and promotion, Public private partnership, environmental awareness/ preservation, rural tourism development, conservation and preservation, corporate social responsibility, tourism curriculum development.
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Welcoming of New Members in STN |
- Nepal Mountain Bike Tours P. Ltd. (Private Sector)
- Marco Polo Treks & Expedition P. Ltd. (Private Sector)
- Swagat International Tours & Travel. (Private Sector)
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Congratulation |
Sustainable Tourism Network congratulates Mr. Bharat Basnet (Managing Director, The Explore Nepal) for being selected as an Executive member for Hotel Association of Nepal from non-star categories.
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Announcement |
"HAAT BAZAARS" – Open Markets At Chobar Every Saturday.
Our STN Member Mr. Theo Steiner (Managing Director- Chobar La Village Resort) is organizing a HAAT BAZAARS on the premises of Chobar "Le Village" Resort/Café, atop of Chobar Hill, to give villagers an opportunity to sell their products Every Saturday starting at 10:00 AM. Chobar is on the road to Dakshinkali (8kms) only 20 minutes from Kathmandu. The turn-off to Chobar Village is well indicated. Simply follow the signs. There are three of them (look for the Green and white signs). The resort is located exactly halfway between Adinath Temple and Chobar Monastry.
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Upcoming Events |
Village Tourism Festival at Sirubari
Date: 19 to 21 march 2006
For more info:
Contact Person: Mr. Lekh Raj Nirola
Manager
Nepal Village resort P. Ltd
E: bbc@wlink.com.np
Tel: 4430187
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