The government of Nepal has finalised and approved the Incentive Rule Book to promote MICE tourism and has already put it into implementation.

Global Asia Tours and Travel, Kathmandu, is the first travel company to bag the cash incentive of Rs500,000 (US$7500) for promoting MICE tourism.

The award was given at the ministry of tourism. This is probably the biggest cash award given to any tourism organization promoting meetings tourism. Global Asia Tours and Travel is a leading tour operator promoting culture, nature, adventure, and MICE tourism in Nepal.

Earlier, some technical delays had occurred to formulate its directives and criteria. Mahendra Raj Paudel Henny, director of Global Asia Tours, expressed satisfaction over the government decision for the recognition of their contribution to promote MICE tourism in Nepal.

“This has really encouraged us to further promote MICE tourism in Nepal. Nepal can be a very important destination for meetings tourism,” stated Paudel.

“It is high time government pay serious attention in building infrastructure for meetings and convention tourism.

“We would like thank the ministry of tourism, ministry of finance, national assoications, media, associate counterparts (domestic and overseas), hotels , travel agents, valued clients, and, of course, fellow Skalleagues.”

Kathmandu.Mobi

To find out all the latest news and information whilst in Kathmandu, City.Mobi has launched its new guide to the city.

Kathmandu.mobi is the latest in this illustrious line up, offering click to call functionality – which means no scribbling down telephone numbers.

City.Mobi offers the most comprehensive mobile travel guides available, with over 800 cities in 200 countries listed. Each is developed by the City.Mobi team to combine into a single global travel directory.

However, each city retains its own mobile identity via a dedicated domain. Already on offer are Brussels.Mobi, Paris.Mobi, Sanfrancisco.Mobi and Sydney.Mobi.

Most entries are also linked to websites where users can quickly access more detailed information if needed.

Other key features include information on accommodation, restaurants, attractions, entertainment, nightlife, shopping, and transport.

City.Mobi guides include user reviews and traveller utilities such as a translation guide, currency converter, news and local weather guide.