Need to attract Chinese tourists: NCCCI

During the 13th annual general meeting of NCCCI, president of the chamber Rajesh Kazi Shrestha informed that the Chinese government has declared Nepal as its outbound tourist destination so the arrival of Chinese tourists has been increasing in recent years. In 2012, more than one hundred thousand Chinese tourists visited Nepal. He also stressed on the need to increase the existing flight frequency and to take initiative for direct connectivity with major cities of China that are Beijing and Shanghai to attract Chinese tourists. “Each year, more than 50 million Chinese tourists travel abroad, and if we are able to attract even a small fraction, it could be beneficial to our tourism industry.“