Possibilities of Hospitality Industry in Nepal

Nepal is a rich country in natural resources, culture and tradition. There is a geographical diversity in Nepal. Nepal is a country of Mount Everest, birth place of lord Gautam Buddha, country of diverse culture, tradition, garden of different castes and religion. Every year thousands of tourist come to visit Nepal and enjoy the real life.

Tourism board of Nepal is also concious about this matter.They are also organizing different programm to attract tourist. Recently they organized Tourism Year 2011 and it was successful. Many hotel industry has came to Nepal to provide home away from home environment to the guest. Now there are many hotels, resorts, Guest house, lodge to provide facilities and services to the tourist.

Development of Hospitality Industry in Nepal

 30 New Hotel coming up in Pokhara

Pokhara, the most popular tourist destination of the country, is set to get 30 new hotels in a year, as entrepreneurs are readily investing more money in the hospitality industry to cater to the growing inflow of domestic as well as foreign tourists. According to Pokhara Tourism Office, entrepreneurs have taken permission for the construction 30 new hotels in the lake city. Likewise, the office has also issued permits to build eight hotels in nearby districts. Four of the hotels will be built in Mustang, while two will be built in Myagdi and one each in Tanahun and Baglung. Most of the new hotels are of tourist class category. The new hotels are being constructed with investment in range of Rs 600,000 to Rs 20 million, depending upon their size, capacity and location . At least Rs 160 million is being invested in these hotels, according to the office.

The new hotels will add 450 rooms and 850 beds in Pokhara alone. With the fresh permit, the number of hotels in the city has reached about 600. Entrepreneurs said they are investing in hotel industry mainly because they are hopeful that the positive impact of Nepal Tourism Year (NTY) 2011, which brought in substantial number of tourists in the city, would continue to have its effect in the coming years as well. Referring to the recent ´Vision 2020´ the government has accorded top priority to the tourism sector and has promised to launch special programs to promote the sector consistently through these years. Pokhara is presently serving half a million tourists, including domestic visitors, in a year.

Not just the hotel industry, travel and trekking businesses have also recorded substantial rise in investment over the year. Seventeen travel agencies and eight trekking agencies have received permission from Pokhara Tourism Office so far this year. Together they have injected fresh investment of Rs 55 million in the travel trade industry.With these new agencies, the number of travel and trekking agencies in Pokhara has reached 188 and 83 respectively. 

Hotels in Nepal

Nowadays, there are so many star rating hotels opened in Nepal. Here is some of the major hotels according to the places:

Hotels in Kathmandu:

• Dwarika Hotel, Batisputali
• Hotel Vajra Kathmandu
• Le Meridien Kathmandu, Gokarna
• The Malla Hotel, Thamel
• Hotel Shangrila, Lazimpat
• The Everest Hotel, New Baneshwor
• Hotel Yak And Yeti Kathmandu, Durbarmarg
• Annapurna Hotel Kathmandu, Durbarmarg
• Hyatt Regency, Boudha
• Radisson Hotel, Lazimpat
• Hotel Soaltee Kathmandu (Soaltee Crowne Plaza), Tahachal
• Hotel Woodlands Dynasty Plaza, Durbar Marg
• Hotel Himalaya, Kupondole, Lalitpur
• The Bluestar Hotel, Thapathali
• Durbar Hotel, Durbar Marg
• Hotel Vaishali, Thamel
• Grand Hotel Kathmandu, Tahachal
• Ambassador Hotel Kathmandu
• Hotel Shanker Kathmandu, Lazimpat
• Hotel Sherpa, Durbarmarg
• Hotel Royal Singi Kathmandu
• Samsara Resort, Thamel
• Hotel Tibet
• Kathmandu Guest House, Thamel
• Hotel Gangjong
• Marco Polo Business Hotel
• Hotel Center Point
• Hotel Mountain
• Hotel Marshyangdi
• Summit Hotel
• Hotel Manang
• Hotel Harati Katmandu
• Hotel Manaslu Kathmandu
• Hotel Moonlight Kathmandu

History of Hotel Industry in Nepal

History Of Hotel In Nepal industry…

History Of Hotel Industry In Nepal has turned into positive aspect after the peace process taken action in 2008. House operated technically and in an estimated location. The word Hotel originated from the word hostel and again the word hostel from the word host. The word hotel was used in England in about 1760. Hotels may be generally defined as place, which provides over night furnished and serviced accommodation in return of payment. According to British law hotel is a place where bonafied travelers can receive Food and Beverage,  shelter if he is in a fit condition to receive hence hotel must provideFood and Beverage,  shelter  to the travelers on payment and has might to refuse if the traveler is drunk disorderly and is not in a condition to pay for the service. The Nepal hotel industries is perhaps one of the oldest commercial endeavors in the world. The earlier Inn where ventured by husband and wife team, who provided large hall for travelers to make their own bed and sleep on the floor. They also provide some food and also some beverage like wine, ale and stabling facilities. The enter cooking service and recreation was provided by the husband and wife team and by their family.This condition prevailed for several hundred years. After the industrial revolution and the development of railways, steamship made traveling more provident. The industrial revolution changed travel from social travel to business travel. There was a need to clean and quick service. The lead in Hotel was taken by Europe especially Switzerland. The real growth of modern hotel took place in the U.S.A beginning with opening of “City Hotel” in New York in 1794.

The real boom in Nepal Hotel industry come in 20th when two new concept emerged.

i> Hotel

ii> International chain operation.

International chain operation provide modern technology that individual owner merged themselves to large international chain such as   Sheeraton, Hyatt, Holiday Inn, Ramida Inn, Hilton, etc.

The first hotel opened in Nepal was “Nepal Hotel” in Patan Jawalakhel in 1151 to 1952 this hotel was opened and closed in one fiscal year. Mr. Boris Lisanevich Russian nationality arrived in Nepal with his Denish wife Inger in 1951 and established “Royal Hotel” in “Seto Durbar” or “Dip Bahadur Bhawan” in Kathmandu. In 1952 “Parash Hotel” and in 1954 “Snow View Hotel” was opened. In 1956 hotel “Coronation” was opened in Bagbazar was first purposely built hotel in Nepal.

Hotel Association Nepal(HAN)

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.

Welcome to Hotel Association Nepal

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.

For over 45 years, we have helped our members grow in their business by maintaining a high profile with governments, developing strategic and innovative marketing programs, creating networks, voicing their concerns and providing current industry information and resources.

About Nepal

In the southern part of giant continent Asia there lies rectangular tiny kingdom squeezed between two huge populated countries China on the north and India on the south, is the country called Nepal-the world of its own.The land of 

contrast is ostensibly the exact way to define the topography of Nepal for you will find maximum world’s topmost highest peaks soaring high up above the clouds striving for God’s abode. Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga, Daulagiri, and Annapurna and many more are there to offer the mountain-lovers and adventurers.
No wonder after viewing the panoramic views of everlasting snow-covered mountain ranges if you find yourself not far below (within a day’s distance) busy taking close-up photos of Royal Bengal Tigress prowling in the dense tropical forest along with one-horn Rhinos, Gharials, Crocodiles, and many endangered vertebrate mammals and reptiles amidst the friendly people of natives that is consist of colorful 36 ethnic groups.Thus it is not unusual to bask round the snowy peaks in the early morning and take warm shower under tropical sun with distance cover by your own on-foot journey within a day. Also the land is blessed with everlasting peace and tranquility. So for the reason Lord Buddha was born here. According to Hindu relic (Ramayana) Sita (wife of King Ram) was also born in this particular place. These ancient and medieval relics are still well preserved and full of lives. When you witness, every wall speaks itself. That is why many visitors can’t help themselves gasping, and trying hard to retake a gulf of air to gulp down as the breathtaking views almost took their breath.

Over view of the Hospitality Industry

(A) Agencies

1. Travel Agencies
2. Trekking Agencies
3. Rafting Agencies etc.

(B) Accommodation

1. Hotel
2. Guest House
3. Lodge
4. Resort etc

(C) Transportation

1. Cruise Line
2. Air Transportation
3. Railways
4. Land Transport etc

(D) Food and Beverage service

1. Restaurant
2. Bar
3. Coffe Shop
4. Disco theque
5. Pubs etc

(E) Shops

1. Departmental store 
2. Miscellaneous shop
3. Art and craft shop etc

(F) Activities

1. Food Festivals
2. Games
3. cultural programmes
4. Recreational event etc

Types of services provided by Hospitality Industry

(A) Personal Service

It is an intangible service that exists  but difficult to describe,understand and to see. It is about creating a sense of well being to the guest, making them feel well and valued and showing a warm welcoming behaviour. At the same time, the needs and want of the guest are looked after to provide the personal services. It requiresthe inter personal skill i.e. loyality, willingness, honesty, reliability etc.

(B)Material service

It us refer to the tangible services provided to the guest that can be touched or felt physically or that can be clearly seen. It is the product of industry that is regarded as physical facilities that a costumer buys uses, it is not possible to provide good personal service without the back up off material service.

Concept of Hospitality Industry

The word hospitality is directly related with the  hotel and the services provided bya hotel to their costumer or guest. The dictionary meaning of hospitality is "Reception and entertaitment of the guest that means looking after the guest or taking care of the guest in the friendly and hospitality manner".

When people start travelling away from their home for leisure or business he/she will be in search of such place that provides various services ile comfort accommodation, food and beverage, security and entertaitment. hospitality industry provides all these services to the guest.