• About us

    Welcome to Travel News from Nepal –www.travelbiznews.com

    Travel BizNews (TBN) is the leading travel trade news portal and a valuable resource of news and information for all the travel and tourism professionals around the world .The website is dedicated to disseminate accurate and balanced news and views on travel /business from different parts of the world including Nepal. The top stories in the travel industry are featured everyday on its homepage and the stories are categorized under different sections of the tourism industry.

    Travel news published on this webpage is notified to our registered and travel professionals around the world by email. TBN has links with most of the tourism stakeholders including – National / International tourism organizations , leading travel/trekking/rafting agencies ,tour operators, hotels/resorts, domestic and international airlines ,destination management companies, NRNs ,media and travel journalists in the country and beyond.

    AIMS
    To become a leading resource of news, views and travel info for industry professionals and provide factual info to the readers.
     
    Mission
    To be an effective channel of disseminating news and views on world tourism, while positively promoting Nepal in the international market.

    Travel Journalism Experiences

    • Nepal Travel Writer Award (Jointly by Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation, Nepal Government and Pacific-Asia Travel Association, PATA Nepal Chapter)
    • Dawa Norbu Mountain Tourism Journalism Award 2003 by Nepal Mountaineering Association
    • Sakai Lions Club and Imanishi Memorial Fellowship Trust Award, 2003
    • Asia-Pacific Journalists’ Forum, 1998, Osaka, Japan (as a panelist from Nepal)
    • Senior Journalist Invitation Programme, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Tokyo, Japan, August 2000.
    • World Media Conference,Tokyo,Japan, January, 2000
    • Member of high level Nepali delegation to PATA Nepal Promotion Mission to South Africa, May 1996
    • PATA Fellowship on “Tourism and Media : Opportunities and Challenges”, Singapore, October 1996
    • Participation  in International Visitor Programme, United States Information Agency, USIA Programme entitled ‘ Print Journalism in USA”  Washington DC / New York, February-March 1996
    • Fellowship Programme of Foreign Press Centre, Tokyo, Japan, Sept-Oct. 1991
    • Member of Nepalese Tourism Promotion Mission in Thailand, August, 1998
    • HAT-J Clean Mountain Youth Project, Nepal, 1996
    • Member, Tourism Promotion Committee, Nepal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (1992-96)
    • Member, Publicity and Publication Committee/Editorial Board member, Nepal Parbat (Mountain), A publication of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)
    • Research Fellow , Japan Foundation ( 2001-2002 )
    • Letter of Appreciations from different National Organizations –Nepal Tourism Board, Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) ,Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN), Visit Nepal Year 1998 Secretariat etc.

    Ramesh Tiwari
    Editor- www.travelbiznews.com

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      Dubai – As tourism destinations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) continue to grow, involving local communities in destination development has become increasingly vital for long-term success.

      Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Strategy 2030 aims for 39.3 million visitors per year, while Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 targets 150 million domestic and international visits, emphasising how tourism is being established as a key element of economic diversification throughout the region.

      At Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, industry leaders emphasised that sustainable revitalisation of destinations must align tourism investments with community partnerships, cultural authenticity, and immersive guest experiences to provide lasting value for both residents and visitors.

      During the session on “Considerations and Implications of Involving Communities in Destination Revitalisation” on the ATM 2025 Global Stage, experts shared insights into building resilience, enhancing local prosperity, and ensuring tourism growth is both inclusive and enduring.

      Arabian Travel Market 2025, held under the theme “Global Travel: Developing Tomorrow’s Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity”,  featured more than 200 speakers across three content stages and welcomes over 55,000 travel professionals from 166 countries.

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      Messe Berlin announces the official launch of Messe Berlin India, a newly incorporated subsidiary that underscores the company’s long-term commitment to one of Asia’s fastest-growing markets. Headquartered in Delhi , the new entity will serve as a strategic base for expanding ITB India and launching future projects tailored to the Indian market. With this establishment, Messe Berlin is reinforcing its vision of India as a regional hub for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable business growth within the exhibition and events industry.

      “Messe Berlin’s presence in India reflects our strategic intent to strengthen our international reach by being where the growth is. India is a key market for us — vibrant, diverse, and full of opportunities. With Messe Berlin India, we are laying down long-term foundations to build strong partnerships, support local industries, and elevate our global platforms,” said Dr. Mario Tobias, CEO, Messe Berlin.

      ITB India, inaugurated in 2023, continues as the flagship event under the new subsidiary. Held annually, ITB India is a three-day B2B travel trade show and convention that connects the global travel and tourism industry with the Indian market. Alongside MICE Show India, Travel Tech India, and the ITB India Conference, ITB India serves as a unique platform to forge new partnerships, strengthen existing ties, and capitalize on the fast-growing potential of the Indian and South Asian travel economies. The show hosts key players from the MICE, Leisure, Corporate Travel, and Travel Technology sectors. The upcoming edition, ITB India 2025, will take place from 2 – 4 September 2025  in Mumbai.

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