Federation Vice President Urges State Protection for Hotel and Industry Investments

Kathmandu. Hemraj Dhakal, Vice President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), stated that the state must secure investments made in the hotel and industry sectors. He mentioned that significant investment has been made in hotels, but the state has so far failed to secure such investments.

Speaking at a program in the capital on Friday, Dhakal pointed out that many hotels were built following the development of the Bhairahawa International Regional Airport, but they are now struggling to operate. According to Dhakal, these hotels are collapsing because the government is not operating the airport effectively.

The government must plan and work in sectors with potential. To advance tourism, air routes must be increased. He suggested that increasing air traffic should be used to make Bhairahawa and Pokhara tourist destinations.

Former CEO of the Investment Board, Sushil Bhatta, stated that tourism promotion is possible in areas with sufficient basic infrastructure. According to him, borders, airports, and roads must be well-managed to increase tourists. He expressed that tourism promotion is possible now as many areas in Nepal have reached that level of infrastructure.