Nepal International Tourism Expo (NITE) exhibition at Kathmandu, Nepal.

NITE – To promote Nepal’s tourism in the international market through a mega event, Summit Events and Markets held two days “Nepal International Tourism Expo (NITE)” from June 14 to 15, 2024 at the Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Hall, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Most Venerable Bhikkhu Tapassidhamma, as their special guest the President of Sri Charumati Stupa Development & Conservation, Vice President of World Alliance of Buddhists (WAB), Executive Committee Member of All Nepal Bhikkhu Association, Chief Abbot of Sri Charumati Buddha Vihar, Kathmandu, Nepal, Founder and President of Sri Charumati Buddhist Mission – Nepal & Senior Advisor & Representative of Nepal of Mettavalokana International Buddhist Publication Centre of Sri Lanka.

The event organized with the support of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City with the promotion of the Nepal Tourism Board, and collaboration with various associations.

Special thanks to Dr. Kaulesh Kumar, Secretary General & Founder of the Association of Buddhist Tour Operators (ABTO), and Mr. Bishnu Pandey, the visionary Founder & Manager of NITE. The NITE Expo hosted over 250 buyers, more than a thousand trade visitors, and over 130 exhibitors from Nepal, India, China, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Bangladesh, the Maldives, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Dubai, Turkey, the Philippines, Azerbaijan, and exhibitors from more than 16 countries.

Mr. Bishnu Pandey, said that the expo aimed at bringing together tourism-related businesses (hotels, resorts, homestays, travel/tour/trekking/mountaineering agencies, airlines) and stakeholders from both domestic and international sectors to promote Nepal’s overall tourism.

“Primarily, the exhibition will play a significant role in encouraging collaboration among tourism entrepreneurs, and it is believed that it will greatly expand international tourism networks and trade. NITE 2024 is the largest international B2B and B2C tourism exhibition organized for the first time in Nepal,” Pandey informed.

According to him, the event also aims to bring together various national and international tourism stakeholders for a two-day networking opportunity, fostering new collaborations, and establishing sustainable partnerships. As a result, this event will serve as a major platform for increasing business contacts and promoting Nepal’s tourism industry.

“The expo will feature panel discussions on various topics related to tourism. These discussions will delve into the multifaceted aspects of Nepal’s tourism, paving the way for addressing current tourism policies, challenges, and solutions,” he informed.