Tourism On Recovery Course

Even amid uncertainties, triggered by frequent resurgence of COVID-19, its economic fallout and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, tourism has been reviving substantially worldwide since the start of 2022. Being a prominent destination for adventurers, nature lovers and those interested in culture and lifestyle of people, Nepal also witnessed an encouraging trend in international visitor arrivals. As per the data released by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), the nation welcomed a total of 614,148 foreign tourists last year. This figure is about 300 per cent more than the tourist arrival data of 2021. While comparing last year’s tourist arrival figure with that of 2020, it stands at nearly 167 per cent more. But, the figure accounts for only about 51.29 per cent of tourist numbers the country recorded in 2019.