HAN has also been playing a role of pressure group in
resolving the issues related to tourism sector such as environment,
pollution, strikes, labor problems, aviation etc. HAN has been raising
concerted voice to resolve the issues in the national and international
forum. In doing so HAN's President has represented its members in
different governmental as well as international committees and
organizations.
The Potential
Travel and Tourism is one of the world's fastest growing business
segments. In Nepal, tourism industry earns 24 percent of the total
foreign currency and provides 200,000 direct employments. According to
WTO one incoming tourist in a particular country provides direct and
indirect employment to nine persons.
Hotel industry can play a significant role in the growth of the
tourism industry that generates 33 percent of the total revenue to the
Government. It becomes incumbent to the hoteliers to contribute in this
growth by successfully managing the real estate assets and by fulfilling
the needs of the guests.
Hospitality is Nepal's one of the largest industry and could generate
additional jobs across the country. Realizing the job creation
potential of the industry HAN is raising awareness across government,
media and the general public of the importance of hotel industry and the
crucial role it plays in the Nepal's economy.
HAN is working along with the government to make Nepal a world-class
destination for tourism contributing to the economic growth.
Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) is the leading representative
organization in the hospitality industry, representing more than 300
hotels, resorts and guesthouses of Nepal. HAN is the official voice of
Nepal's hoteliers that safeguards their lawful interests and promotes
unity and co-operation among its members.