Parties put tourism at heart of manifestos, pledge air safety reforms

From doubling tourist arrivals to delisting Nepal from the European Commission’s air safety list, major political forces promise aviation overhaul, wellness branding and new destinations.

Four major political parties have placed tourism at the centre of their election manifestos, promising sweeping reforms in aviation safety, diplomatic efforts to secure additional air entry routes with India, and ambitious targets to double tourist arrivals and spending within five years.