Send Home a Friend’ program launched in Germany

Send Home a Friend’ program launched in Germany

BERLIN (GERMANY), March 10 - Nepal on Saturday launched 'Send Home a Friend' program in Germany, which is intended to lure the Nepali diaspora abroad to send friends back home.
Weâ€™ve made it possible to lost transfer switch between the price and pips for your convenience. As part of a new marketing strategy, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) and Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) have implemented the program since last January, which will extend until the end of the year.

However, non-resident Nepalese said the government should promptly unveil necessary supporting measures to make the campaign a success.

Dil Gurung, president of Non-Resident Nepali Association, Germany said despite its commitment and announcement to provide privilege card -- which gives discounts for tourists going to Nepal in restaurants and hotels -- the government has not been able to do so yet.

"It has to coordinate with local restaurants, hotels, departmental stores, airlines and decide how much discount the privilege card holders can get and distribute the card at the earliest," he said.

Stressing the need for effective role of Nepali diplomatic missions abroad, he said the embassy must apply economic diplomacy effectively. "Furthermore, the embassy has to set up a separate tourism desk, recognizing its contribution to the economy," he said.

He said that air accessibility problem is creating roadblock in sending more tourists to Nepal, adding that the government must bolster the status of the troubled national flag carrier by expanding its fleet. "Europeans prefer to travel on direct flights. So, the government has to do the needful to connect Nepal directly with Europe," he said.

Ram Pratap Thapa, honorary consul of Nepal in Germany said the government has to expedite the 'Send Home a Friend' campaign, saying that it has been very slow so far.

He also suggested that the government revise its visa policy. "Its visa fee for those getting it at the airport in Nepal should be the same as here in the embassy," he said. "Moreover, the visa should be multiple and valid for at least five months." He said these are small steps but will go a long way in attracting tourists.

Thapa, who is also vice-president of NRN International Coordination Committee, also expressed commitment that NRNs are ready to extend support to the government by sending maximum possible friends to Nepal as tourists. Earlier, speaking at the launching program, Prachanda Man Shrestha, chief executive officer of NTB said NRNs could play a crucial role in boosting tourism through word of mouth contact.

Air Berlin plans to fly in Nepalese sky
Air Berlin, a fast-growing low-cost carrier, has plans to operate direct flights between Nepal and Germany. The Germany-based airline's operation, set to be the first direct link between Nepal and Europe, will contribute in promoting Nepal's tourism that has suffered from shortage of air seats in the European market .

At a meeting with a senior-level Nepalese government team in Berlin on Saturday, the airline said it is conducting feasibility study as part of preparation to fly in the Nepalese sky.

The airline said it would decide the exact date and number of flights after the study, said Nandini Lahe Thapa, marketing director of Neal Tourism Board, who participated in the meeting. The team led by Lilamani Poudel, secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Civil Aviation and Tourism, held talks with Stelal Nagel, senior vice-president of the airline last Wednesday.

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> Send Home a Friend’ program launched in Germany > > BERLIN (GERMANY), March 10 - Nepal on Saturday launched 'Send Home a Friend' program in Germany, which is intended to lure the Nepali diaspora abroad to send friends back home. > As part of a new marketing strategy, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) and Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) have implemented the program since last January, which will extend until the end of the year. > However, non-resident Nepalese said the government should promptly unveil necessary supporting measures to make the campaign a success. > Dil Gurung, president of Non-Resident Nepali Association, Germany said despite its commitment and announcement to provide privilege card -- which gives discounts for tourists going to Nepal in restaurants and hotels -- the government has not been able to do so yet. > "It has to coordinate with local restaurants, hotels, departmental stores, airlines and decide how much discount the privilege card holders can get and distribute the card at the earliest," he said. > Stressing the need for effective role of Nepali diplomatic missions abroad, he said the embassy must apply economic diplomacy effectively. "Furthermore, the embassy has to set up a separate tourism desk, recognizing its contribution to the economy," he said. > He said that air accessibility problem is creating roadblock in sending more tourists to Nepal, adding that the government must bolster the status of the troubled national flag carrier by expanding its fleet. "Europeans prefer to travel on direct flights. So, the government has to do the needful to connect Nepal directly with Europe," he said. > Ram Pratap Thapa, honorary consul of Nepal in Germany said the government has to expedite the 'Send Home a Friend' campaign, saying that it has been very slow so far. > He also suggested that the government revise its visa policy. "Its visa fee for those getting it at the airport in Nepal should be the same as here in the embassy," he said. "Moreover, the visa should be multiple and valid for at least five months." He said these are small steps but will go a long way in attracting tourists. > Thapa, who is also vice-president of NRN International Coordination Committee, also expressed commitment that NRNs are ready to extend support to the government by sending maximum possible friends to Nepal as tourists. Earlier, speaking at the launching program, Prachanda Man Shrestha, chief executive officer of NTB said NRNs could play a crucial role in boosting tourism through word of mouth contact. > Air Berlin plans to fly in Nepalese sky > Air Berlin, a fast-growing low-cost carrier, has plans to operate direct flights between Nepal and Germany. The Germany-based airline's operation, set to be the first direct link between Nepal and Europe, will contribute in promoting Nepal's tourism that has suffered from shortage of air seats in the European market . > At a meeting with a senior-level Nepalese government team in Berlin on Saturday, the airline said it is conducting feasibility study as part of preparation to fly in the Nepalese sky. > The airline said it would decide the exact date and number of flights after the study, said Nandini Lahe Thapa, marketing director of Neal Tourism Board, who participated in the meeting. The team led by Lilamani Poudel, secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Civil Aviation and Tourism, held talks with Stelal Nagel, senior vice-president of the airline last Wednesday.