Objective of Tourism

The effective and prioritized implementation of the programmes in the tourism sector has already emerged as an important organ of the national economy, will not only contribute to national economy but will also provide benefits to foreign tourists as well as increase the income generating and employment opportunities. In view to this, following objective has been set forth in the Tenth Plan.

a. Sustainable development and qualitative promotion of the tourism sector:- Government has made following strategies to achieve this objective:-
· Eco-tourism will be promoted and Nepal will be developed as one of the major destinations for eco-tourism.
· Competitive and collaborative capacity of non-governmental and private sectors associated with the tourism sector will be enhanced.
· By increasing the use of locally produced goods and services, local retention of the money spent by the tourist will be encouraged. Women and backward communities will be encouraged with special priority in such activities.
· Besides the established tourism markets, less risky tourist destinations will be promoted.

b. Conservation and preservation of historical, cultural, religious and archaeological heritages and enhancing their practical utilization:- Government has made following strategies to achieve this objective:-
· To encourage involvement of non-governmental sectors in management, preservation and utilization of cultural, religious, archaeological and natural heritage in accordance to decentralized policy.
· Study, conservation and preservation of literature, art and culture will be done.

c. To render air transportation services easily accessible, secure, standard and reliable:- Government has made following strategies to achieve this objective:-
· The airport and airlines service with necessary infrastructure will be developed to ensure domestic and international travel.
· Private sector will be involved in airport construction, operation and long-distance airlines service.