NTY-2011 launched in Japan

The first international launch of Nepal Tourism Year (NTY) 2011 was held in Tokyo on September 27 (also World Tourism Day) during the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) World Travel Fair.

According to the Nepal Tourism Board, the event was held in joint coordination with Nepal Embassy, Japan, Nepal Tourism Year 2011 (NTY-2011) Secretariat and JATA.

During the function, Junko Tabei, the first female to summit Mt. Everest and other Everest summiteers Yuichiro Miura, Gora Miura and Mikihito Fujimori were appointed as goodwill ambassadors in Japan for NTY 2011.

Addressing the event, Ganesh Yonzon Tamang, Nepali ambassador to Japan said Nepal is trying to attract higher number of tourists from all over the world during NTY-2011. He also said Nepal is committed towards preserving and promoting its natural and cultural heritage.

Similarly, Yogendra Sakya, National Program Coordinator for NTY 2011 said that NTY-2011 is not just about tourism promotion but also to inform the world that after series of political turmoil, peace is back in the country again.

He also further informed that all political parties and the people of Nepal have come together to welcome tourists in 2011.

Junko Tabei, chief guest of the launching ceremony, thanked all for the honour bestowed and expressed her commitment for the development of mountaineering in Nepal. She also expressed her wish to climb Mount Kwangdi Ri, a 6000-plus metre along with Nepali and Japanese female climbers in 2011.

Speaking at the function, Kumar Basnet, spokesperson of NRN International Coordination Council said NRNA is pleased and determined to cooperate with the government of Nepal to bring one million visitors to Nepal publicising Nepal’s warm hospitality, friendly culture and natural beauty for the NTY 2011 campaign. source:nepalnews.com