Tourism industry is in trouble, but government’s response is tepid

Travel trade entrepreneurs say failure to take measures to attract foreign visitors immediately will not only impactthe economy but will also leave many without jobs.

A slow recovery in tourism is expected to leave many Nepalis jobless this year as well, as the government leadership and policymakers, who are wholly responsible for a revival plan, appear to be busy playing politics, paying little attention to initiate measures to attract international visitors, industry insiders say.