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.