49th International Hotel and Restaurants Association World Congress kicks off

Hospitality leaders from around the world converged here on Monday to participate at the 49th International Hotel and Restaurants Association (IH&RA) World Congress for the interest of all hoteliers’ worldwide. The event is being held in Nepal after almost 27 years.

President Ram Baran Yadav inaugurated the three-day event that is expected to make wider impact on the burgeoning tourism sector of the country and facilitate the interest and rights of tourism entrepreneurs around the world.

President Yadav hoped that the event would help Nepal be recognised across the globe and disseminate a positive message to world travellers. “As the government has accorded high priority for the tourism sector under Public Private Partnership (PPP), such an event would boost confidence of the Nepali hospitality sector.”

Minster for Tourism and Civil Aviation Lokendra Bista Magar said under PPP, the government has adopted a liberal policy for the development of the tourism sector and facilitate tourism entrepreneurs. “Development of infrastructure is also in high priority of the government.”

IH&RA President Ghassan Aidi said the hospitality sector can make a huge contribution to overcome the economic crisis by attracting capital investment. According to Aidi, around 10 hotels are opened across the globe everyday and each new hotel is provides employment to 100 individuals.

Focusing on several issues affecting the hospitality sector, Aidi added that climate change is one of the issues severely affecting the sector. “It’s time to act for the betterment and sustainable development of the tourism sector, and together we can do it.”

HAN president Prasidha Bahadur Panday said the World Congress will help Nepal to promote itself in the international arena and will also motivate international investors to inject investments here.

Although the government estimates show that the tourism sector contributes around 3 percent to the country’s GDP, HAN says the sector’s contribution stands at as high as 17 percent.

“It is important to acknowledge that tourism is not an isolated industry, but works hand-in-hand with many other small- and large-scale enterprises as well as large scale industries,” said Panday. More than 180 delegates from 30 countries are participating at the congress.

According to HAN, it won the international bid to host the congress during its previous edition held in Lausasnne, Switzerland, in January 2010. (Source: ekantipur)

Miss Nepal Cake in Annapurna for Christmas

Yesterday, Sahana Bajracharya, in her Facebook profile, announced via a mobile device that she was “Cake mixing at Annapurna.

These Miss Nepal beauties are mixing cake ingredients to prepare a cake for upcoming Christmas. It’s not December yet but, Miss Nepal cake is almost ready. Mixed by the top beauties of Nepal including Miss Nepal 2011, Malina Joshi, Miss Nepal 2010, Sadichha Shrestha, and Miss Nepal 2010 runner-up Sahana Bajracharya have already initiated a grand welcome cake for the international festival. Salina Maskey had helped them to mix dry fruits, wine and various other ingredients. (photo credits Nagarik)

It is told that the cake will be offered for sale by mid December in Hotel Annapurna.

Anupama Aura Gurung in BIKINI at MISS EARTH 2011

Pictures of Anupama Aura Gurung in Bikini at Miss Earth 2011

NAC aircraft deal in December

The umbrella agreement between Nepal and China that has been planned in December will finally approve the purchase of turbo powered aircraft Modern Ark 60 (MA-60) and Y-12 for Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC).

“During the visit of Chinese prime minister Wen Jiabao in December the country is entering into an umbrella agreement that will pave way for the purchase of MA-60 and Y-12 aircrafts,” said executive chairman of the corporation Manrup Shahi.

The corporation has been planning to purchase ninteen-seater Y-12 and 56-seater MA-60 and has also sent a technical team to China to study its technical aspect and viability.

But the meeting between the two higher level leaders of the two countries will also finalise whether Nepal is purchasing the aircraft on grant or soft loan facility, Shahi, said, adding that the technical report has recommended the purchase of five Y-12 and three MA-60 aircraft, with either half on grant on on Soft loan facility.

The number of aircraft will also depend on the production capacity of the company. The technical team has submitted its report on Friday.

After the high level discussion, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) and Civil Aviation Authority of China also will discuss on the technical rules and regulation for the flight operation.

“Both of the aircraft MA-60 and Y-12 are well built with European and American parts and Canadian engine which are well known for quality performance,” said NA technical representative Ganesh Thakur. “MA-60 is a certified aircraft of Civil Aviation Authority of China and can be used for flight operation in Nepal too.”

It is a turboprop-powered airliner made by China’s Xi’an Aircraft Industrial Corporation under the China Aviation Industry Corporation I. “The same company which manufactures the MA-60 is also the manufacturer of different parts of Airbus, Boeing and ATR which is used worldwide,” he added.

Investigation on progress

KATHMANDU: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) said that it is investigating the theft and misplacement of aircraft equipments and essential parts. According to the ailing national flag carrier, it has formed an investigation committee that will submit its report after the completion of investigation. The corporation has already claimed compensation from Airport Customs for the missing landing gears. “Similarly, after the investigation report comes of the missing tyre and fly away kits, the corporation will take necessary action,” it said. (Source:THT)

Yama Buddha – “Saathi”

Really so awesome video 

Here he is, after long time Naren is back with his Latest New Song along with his own YOUTUBE CHANNEL. CHECK IT OUT ....

Here he is, after long time Naren is back with his Latest New Song along with his own YOUTUBE CHANNEL.

CHECK IT OUT ....

Manzil Shrestha (Gallery 1)

Upper Trishuli 3A’s foundation stone laid

The foundation stone of 60-MW Upper Trishuli III ‘A’ was laid on Wednesday. With the country reeling under acute power crisis, the government is aiming at building the 60-MW project in three years.

Laying the foundation stone of the project located in Simle, Nuwakot, on Wednesday, Energy Minister Post Bahadur Bogati said the project will be a milestone in hydro development.

“Timely completion of the project will be instrumental in minimising load-shedding hours,” the minister said, assuring that the government will prioritise construction of hydropower projects. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 10.6 billion and is expected to be completed by May 1, 2014.

On February 25, 2011, the Cabinet approved a Chinese Exim Bank loan worth Rs 7.08 billion for the construction of the project. The interest rate on the loan is 1.75 percent and its repayment period is 20 years.

China’s Ambassador to Nepal Yang Houlan said Nepal has immense hydropower potential and China is willing to support the Nepali government to develop this sector.

Civil construction work of the project has already been started from June 1, 2011. Chinese contractor,China Gezhouba Group Corporation(CGGC), is carrying out the work. The power generated from the project will be supplied to a substation at Matatirtha in the Capital through a 220-KV 46-KK transmission line. The price of the electricity generated from the project is fixed at Rs 2.42 per unit.(Source:ekantipur)

APAR GURUNG'S NEW SONG EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE

Apar Gurung after a long years of interval, now he is back with his new song-"Aaja ko Raat"

TATTOOE on BREAST, Sushma Karki Following Karishma's Step ???

It is easy to follow what others do as long as talent is not involved. Karishma Manandhar‘s beauty is envied by every other actresses in Nepali movie industry and it is not much surprising if an aspiring actress follows her steps.

n the party of Bhuwan KC‘s daughter Kajal KC’s marriage, actress Sushma Karki sported a brand new tattoo on her breast. Covered partially by transparent saree and green blouse underneath, Shusma was proud to show off her new ‘sunny’ pride.

We talked about Karishma’s similar tattoo when she madered rose on her left breastand now, Sushma has copied the similar design in the exact same location. We wonder if Karishma coached Sushma on the design.

Let’s review more of Sushma Karki’s tattoo photos (Photo Credits – D.P. Shah).