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Nepal’s tourism sector is seeing renewed international activity as corporate and travel-industry groups arrive in the country following recent flooding.
On September 17, 2026, a 185-member corporate delegation from Bangladesh arrived in Kathmandu, highlighting continued business and travel links between the two countries.
The visit comes as Nepal continues its “Nepal Calling” campaign, launched by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation to encourage international travel and address concerns about tourism safety following flooding in parts of the country.
authorities have stated that major tourist destinations remain accessible, apart from specific affected areas.
Bangladesh Corporate Delegation Visits Nepal
The delegation represents Walton Plaza, a Bangladeshi corporate company. Nepal Tourism Board Acting Director and Spokesperson Sunil Sharma, together with Senior Officer Prem Prasad Bhattarai, welcomed the group at Tribhuvan International Airport.
The Nepal Tourism Board said the visit reflects continued interest in Nepal for both business and leisure travel. An additional 30 members of the Bangladeshi group are scheduled to arrive in Kathmandu on September 18.
The arrival also provides an opportunity for Nepal to strengthen its corporate and tourism connections with Bangladesh while showcasing its hospitality and tourism experiences.
Nepal Promotes Visitor Confidence
Nepal’s tourism authorities have been working to communicate that most major destinations remain open following the August flooding. The “Nepal Calling” campaign forms part of these efforts to provide clearer information to international travellers.
“Nepal is bouncing back, Nepal is resilient and Nepal is open for you.” — Ghanshyam Bhandari, Ambassador of Nepal to Bangladesh
The message reflects Nepal’s broader effort to encourage international visitors and maintain regional tourism connections as the country works through the impact of the recent flooding.
Sri Lankan Travel Groups Also Set to Arrive
Nepal is also preparing to welcome a 133-member delegation representing the IATA Agents Association of Sri Lanka and the Travel Agents Association of Sri Lanka.
The organisations have selected Nepal as the venue for their annual general meetings. Their representatives are scheduled to visit Kathmandu and other destinations from September 17 to September 20.
The participation of travel professionals gives Nepal another opportunity to showcase its destinations and tourism infrastructure to an important regional market.
Strengthening Regional Tourism Ties
The arrival of corporate visitors from Bangladesh and travel professionals from Sri Lanka comes as Nepal seeks to maintain international interest in its tourism sector.
For Nepal’s tourism industry, these visits provide an opportunity to strengthen regional business relationships, support destination visibility and communicate that many of the country's tourism services continue to operate.
With international corporate and travel groups continuing to engage with Nepal, tourism authorities are focusing on rebuilding visitor confidence and strengthening the country’s connections with neighbouring South Asian markets.
