Prajeeta Karki, Chairperson of Sath Sathai, emphasized the necessity of climate-friendly infrastructure for long-term tourism development during the National Tourism Conference, held in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Forestry and Environment on World Tourism Day.
Chairperson Karki noted that the tourism industry has been severely impacted by climate change and stressed the importance of preserving existing infrastructure while making future developments climate change-friendly. She urged the adoption of new customs and traditions at individual, social, and national levels for the sustainable growth of the tourism sector. Karki emphasized that internal tourism promotion should receive equal attention alongside overall tourism planning and strategies, with women playing a special role in this endeavor.
Karki also encouraged awareness and the practice of domestic travel before international travel, acknowledging the significant role played by the Nepali Army in mountain cleaning. She acknowledged the challenges faced by the tourism sector and emphasized the need for collaboration among stakeholders to address these challenges effectively.
Furthermore, Karki prioritized the impact of climate change on women and vulnerable groups and placed it at the top of her agenda.
