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A total of 55,245 international visitors arrived in Nepal in the month of November which is less by 4,166 tourists over November 2012. In November 2012, a total of 59,411 tourists visited Nepal by air.</div> <div> </div> <div> Nepal observed a sustained growth in international tourist arrivals since June 2009 but suffered a decline in the second half of 2013. “Experts suggest that </div> <div> the decrease in arrivals in November might be due to the inconsistent air fare to and from Nepal to major gateways and coinciding with the Constituent Assembly election in Nepal on the 19th of November 2013,” says a statement from Nepal Tourism Board. </div> <div> </div> <div> In November 2013, the number of Nepali arrivals from Tribhuwan International Airport declined by 27 per cent compared to the same month last year. A total of 52,970 Nepalis arrived in Nepal in November 2013, whereas this figure was 72,735 in November 2012. It is expected that the forthcoming year in tourism is going to improve as Nepal is heading towards stability.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2014-01-01', 'modified' => '2014-01-01', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'The figures released by the Immigration Office, Tribhuvan International Airport reveal that visitor arrivals in the month of November 2013 by air, have decreased by 7.01 per cent , compared to the same month last year. A total of 55,245 international visitors arrived in Nepal in the month of November which is less by 4,166 tourists over November 2012. In November 2012, a total of 59,411 tourists visited Nepal by air.', 'sortorder' => '2228', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2384', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Where Will You Go For The New Year Bash?', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> <strong>--By TC Correspondent</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">As New Year is on the brink of arrival, almost all the hotels and restaurants in Kathmandu are organizing grand parties to bid farewell to 2013. Here is a list of few fabulous New Year Eve parties in town where you can eat, drink and be merry while welcoming 2014. </span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Hotel Annapurna</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="Hotel Annapurna" src="/userfiles/images/1%20(Copy)(2).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 200px; height: 140px;" />Hotel Annapurna’s New Year Eve Party ‘Infinity Night 2013’ will be held at Poolside Garden of the Hotel from 7 PM to 1 AM. The Party will have live performances by Nima Rumba and Kshitiza Shakya. There will also be Sufi music and Bollywood dances by a dance troop among other attractions. Unlimited Food serving five International Cuisines and premium drinks from Chivas Regal, Glenlivet, Absolut, Jacob’s Creek and Carlsberg are the culinary delights for the evening. Single will have to pay Rs 8,000 and couples Rs 13,500 for the party. At Rs 10,000 plus taxes, the Hotel is providing overnight stay for a couple which includes Champagne Breakfast at The Coffee Shop on 1st January 2014. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza </strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza " src="/userfiles/images/2%20(Copy)(2).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 200px; height: 130px;" />Soaltee Crowne Plaza is organizing one of the biggest New Year’s Eve Party at its Megha Malhar Hall with a musical Broadway titled ‘You are simply the Best’. The programme will feature various international music and dance performances, along with DJs and an exquisite cuisine. An eight-member dance troupe’s modern contemporary and Bollywood dances are the main attraction of the event. Also, there will be live performances by renowned Nepali band Abhaya & The Steam Injuns, and Torsha Sarkar, famous female play back singer of Bollywood. The programme starts 8 PM onwards, and tickets at priced at Rs 8999 for single and Rs 15999 for a couple. The price includes free flow of drinks, snack and dinner. The Hotel will also be giving away Door Prizes of Intercontinental Hotel Stay Voucher, two way airline tickets to international destination of Qatar Airways, complimentary dinner coupons and stay vouchers at other 5 star hotels in Kathmandu. Alfresco Restaurant at Soaltee is offering a 4-course meal at Rs 2000 plus taxes per person. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Hotel Radisson</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="Hotel Radisson" src="/userfiles/images/3%20(Copy)(1).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 200px; height: 143px;" />Hotel Radisson is organizing various events in its cafes and restaurants on 31st December. Euphoria R-XIV is the name of the happening party at Hotel Nepa-Dhuku hall and Waterfall Garden of the Hotel. The prigramme will have dance and DJ sessions from 7 PM onwards along with a lavish buffet dinner. Guests can enjoy unlimited refill of whiskey, vodka, beer, wine and coke in the party. The Hotel is charging Rs 5555 for single and Rs 9999 for a couple. </div> <div> </div> <div> Also, there is a Buffet Dinner at The Fun Café at Rs 3000 plus taxes per person. It includes a complimentary drink, and starts from 6:30 pm onwards. A 5-course meal awaits you at the Olive Garden of the Hotel. It will cost you Rs 3500 plus taxes for veg menu and Rs 4000 plus taxes for non-veg menu. Price includes a complementary drink. Finally, The Corner Bar will be rocking with Trance, Techno and House music. A drink is complimentary with entry fee of Rs 999. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>The Everest Hotel</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="The Everest Hotel" src="/userfiles/images/4%20(Copy)(2).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 200px; height: 146px;" />The Grande Ballroom of the Hotel will be hosting an Eve Party from 8:30 PM to midnight. The programme will have live performances by Sabin Rai and the Electrix Band, dance performances and DJ sessions among other musical events. The tickets are priced at Rs 7,500 per person and Rs 14,000 for a couple. The ticket includes dinner and free flow of Carlsberg, Invenio wines, Red Bull and Pepsi. The Far Pavillion rooftop restaurant of the Hotel is also organizing an Eve Party with live ghazals, muzra and a lavish buffet dinner at Rs 2,200 per person. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Hotel Shangri-La</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="Hotel Shangri-La" src="/userfiles/images/5%20(Copy)(2).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 200px; height: 148px;" />Hotel Shangri-La’s Eve Party will have live performance by Mukti and Revival as its main attraction. There will also be DJ sessions and other musical programmes. Valet Parking is available for the event, and taxi service is also offered at fixed price. Moreover, there will be a gala dinner and door prizes as well. Shambhala Garden Cafe of the Hotel will host New Year’s Day Bubbly Brunch at Rs 1499 plus taxes per person on 1st January 2014.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-31', 'modified' => '2014-01-07', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Had a little too much fun last night? A few tablespoons of honey, which is packed with fructose, will help speed up your body’s metabolism of alcohol.', 'sortorder' => '2227', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2348', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Tourism News In Brief (23 - 29 December 2013)', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>New Social Travel Site Delivers Deals Based on Trip Popularity </strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/trsm3%20(Copy)(1).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;width: 250px; height: 123px;" />Friends don’t let friends overpay for travel. That’s the mission of CarryOn.com, a new travel site that leverages the power of group purchasing and social media to find the best fares possible. The site was founded on one simple idea: The more people that follow a trip, the more savings CarryOn delivers. Members choose between following an existing deal or creating their own. As more people follow the same deal, the price starts to drop. Members can save up to 40 percent by following and booking deals. Members earn points toward free travel through CarryOn’s loyalty rewards program by simply opening emails, visiting the site, sharing and following trips, and of course, purchasing deals. Earning points from friend referrals and friend’s trips are a unique and even faster path to free travel. Sign up is free, and CarryOn encourages members to browse and follow existing and trending deals.</div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Boeing Realigns Research & Technology Unit</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/trsm4%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;width: 250px; height: 123px;" />Boeing has announced that it will establish technology research centers in Alabama, California, Missouri, South Carolina and Washington as it continues to lay the foundation for increased competitiveness and future growth. The company will restructure its Boeing Research & Technology organization, the company’s central research-and-development unit, through the establishment of research centers in Alabama, Southern California, St Louis, South Carolina and Seattle. The new centers will operate independently but cooperatively with one another and with Boeing technology centers in Australia, Brazil, China, India, Spain and Russia. The international centers conduct research to benefit the environment, aviation safety, air traffic management and other areas. (Traveldailynews.com)</div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>USD 100 Million Signed at Vietnam-China International Trade and Tourism Fair 2013 </strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/trsm5%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;width: 250px; height: 133px;" />A closing ceremony was held on December 12 in Mong Cai city to close the Vietnam-China International Trade and Tourism 2013. According to the Organizing Board, the Vietnam-China International Trade and Tourism 2013 drew the participation of more than 300 goods booths of 200 Vietnamese enterprises and 121 stores of 91 Chinese companies. During the fair, 10 economic contracts were signed with the total cost of USD 100 million of which, five contracts on trade and five contracts on tourism and production. The Fair is said to be a good chance for the enterprises of the two countries in general and Mong Cai and Dongxing in particular to exchange, introduce their products and promote trade and investment. Also at the ceremony, 19 organizations were granted with merits by QNPPC for their great efforts and excellent achievements in organizing the fair.</div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Travel, Tech and Trends – the 3 T’s of Fiturtech 2014</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/trsm6%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;width: 250px; height: 99px;" />The Hotel Technological Institute (ITH) and FITUR’s are organizing Fiturtech 2014 in Madrid with the slogan T 3 – Travel, Tech and Trends. The event will review the history of the tourism industry and what the future will advance that opens to the companies, for which innovation, connectivity, online distribution and mobility offer great challenges and promising opportunities. Fiturtech 2014 will bring together the major players in the online travel industry such as Google, TripAdvisor, Rumbo and Logitravel with international hotel chains and upscale Louvre Hotel Group, NH Hotel Group Melia Hotels International, Palladium Hotel Group Iberostar Hotels & Resorts and RoomMate Hotels, among others. The eighth edition of Fiturtech is expected to bring together more than 4,000 professionals from the tourism industry. (Travelandtourworld.com)</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-24', 'modified' => '2013-12-24', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Friends don’t let friends overpay for travel. That’s the mission of CarryOn.com, a new travel site that leverages the power of group purchasing and social media to find the best fares possible. The site was founded on one simple idea: The more people that follow a trip, the more savings CarryOn delivers.', 'sortorder' => '2191', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2345', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Etihad Signs Codeshare Partnership With AirBaltic', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Etihad Airways and airBaltic have marked the start of direct Riga-Abu Dhabi flights with a ceremony at Riga International Airport in Latvia. Attended by the Latvian Prime Minister, government officials, airline executives, business leaders, travel agents and media, the event also officially kicked off a new Etihad Airways-airBaltic codeshare partnership. “Global reach is beyond the capacity of any single airline and our view is that progress must come through partnership,” said Hareb Al Muhairy, Etihad Airways’ Vice President UAE.</div> <div> </div> <div> From December 17, airBaltic will operate an Airbus A319 aircraft four times a week between the Latvian capital and Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi hub. The aircraft is configured with 14 seats in Business Class and 102 seats in Economy Class. Etihad Airways has placed its ‘EY’ flight code on the new airBaltic operated service, and beyond to 15 cities including Barcelona, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, Prague, Stockholm and Vienna. Similarly, airBaltic will soon place its ‘BT’ flight code on Etihad Airways flights beyond Abu Dhabi to Cairo, Jakarta, Singapore, Bangkok, Amman and Muscat, says a statement. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-24', 'modified' => '2013-12-24', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Etihad Airways and airBaltic have marked the start of direct Riga-Abu Dhabi flights with a ceremony at Riga International Airport in Latvia. Attended by the Latvian Prime Minister, government officials, airline executives, business leaders, travel agents and media, the event also officially kicked off a new Etihad Airways-airBaltic codeshare partnership. “Global reach is beyond the capacity of any single airline and our view is that progress must come through partnership,” said Hareb Al Muhairy, Etihad Airways’ Vice President UAE', 'sortorder' => '2190', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2347', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Yeti’s Winter Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Yeti Airlines has announced a new offer for its customers titled ‘Winter Offer’. With this offer, the airline is providing a complimentary stay for two nights at a hotel in Sauraha to the customers purchasing normal fare return ticket to Bharatpur. “This is the time of the year when the elephant race happens here. Our offer will add extra glamour to the visit” said Roshan Regmi, Marketing Manager of Yeti Airlines. The offer is valid until the 31st of January and is only available for Nepali and Indian nationals.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-24', 'modified' => '2013-12-24', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Yeti Airlines has announced a new offer for its customers titled ‘Winter Offer’. With this offer, the airline is providing a complimentary stay for two nights at a hotel in Sauraha to the customers purchasing normal fare return ticket to Bharatpur. “This is the time of the year when the elephant race happens here. Our offer will add extra glamour to the visit” said Roshan Regmi, Marketing Manager of Yeti Airlines. The offer is valid until the 31st of January and is only available for Nepali and Indian nationals.', 'sortorder' => '2189', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2346', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Jigmay Defends Druk Air Open', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Jigmay Dongstetsang has defended Druk Air Open Golf Tournament played at Gokarna Golf Club on Saturday. Jigmay scored 40 stableford points to win the title. Gokarna Golf Club Amateur Golfer Jigme scored 21 points on the front nine and added 19 on the back nine. Karma Lobsang From Bhutan was runner-up with 38 points. Tashi Ghale scored 36 gross points to claim the best gross award.</div> <div> </div> <div> TG Shrestha won the best senior award with 33 points. Kencho Wangmo from Bhutan was declared ladies winner with 33 points. Rekha Ghimire was Ladies runner-up by scoring 23 points. Saroj Bastakoti made a hole in one on hole no 10. Jigme Lhendup bagged the longest drive award. Tshering Penjore got the closest to the pin and Capt Norbu Sherpa won the most birdies award with 4 birdies on the count back.</div> <div> </div> <div> A total of 99 Golfers including 25 Golfers from Bhutan took part in the annual tournament. The tournament was played under stablford format with 3/4 handicap. CEO of Druk Air Tandin Jamso, President of Gokarna Golf Club Suhrid Ghimire and Managing Director of Danfe Travels Pavitra Karki gave away the prizes to the winners.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-24', 'modified' => '2013-12-24', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Jigmay Dongstetsang has defended Druk Air Open Golf Tournament played at Gokarna Golf Club on Saturday. Jigmay scored 40 stableford points to win the title. Gokarna Golf Club Amateur Golfer Jigme scored 21 points on the front nine and added 19 on the back nine. Karma Lobsang From Bhutan was runner-up with 38 points. Tashi Ghale scored 36 gross points to claim the best gross award.', 'sortorder' => '2188', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2344', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Festival Of Mammoth Proportion', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> <strong>--By TC Correspondent</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> The Regional Hotel Association Nepal Chitwan is organizing 10th Chitwan Elephant Festival in Sauraha of Chitwan from December 26 to 30. The Association organized a programme at Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) on Sunday to announce the Festival with the theme of 3P- People, Preservation and Prosperity. </div> <div> </div> <div> The major attraction of the 5-day Festival is elephant race and elephant calf football. Apart from these, there will be other activities like elephant beauty contest, ox cart race, horse cart race and canoe race. Visitors will also get the information regarding the elephants and their daily activities. Also, the event will feature cultural activities of Tharu community living in and around Sauraha.</div> <div> </div> <div> According to Keshav Pandey, Media Coordinator of the event, the Festival will promote tourism in a regional and national level. “Apart from bringing in more tourists, the Festival will also promote Sauraha and its neighbouring areas. As there are foreign participants in the event, Nepal will also be promoted in the international arena,” said Pandey. He also informed that the Festival will help in conservation of elephants and will assist in the promotion of the indigenous art, culture and food of Sauraha. “Though the elephant festival appears to be only for entertainment purpose, wildlife preservation and tourism promotion is at the core of the Festival. It will also help in economic development of Sauraha and its residents,” informed Pandey. This year’s Festival is being organized at an investment of three </div> <div> million rupees. </div> <div> </div> <div> Lila Bahadur Baniya, Manager at NTB said that the Board has been promoting these activities since long, and will continue to do so in the future. “The annual elephant festival has played a major role in promoting Sauraha as a major tourist destination. This festival will also convey the message of elephant conservation on national and international level,” said Baniya. </div> <div> </div> <div> The Elephant Festival is being organized since 2004, and is one of the most popular events in Nepal’s tourism scene. The event is attended by thousands of domestic and foreign visitors every year. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-24', 'modified' => '2013-12-24', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'The Regional Hotel Association Nepal Chitwan is organizing 10th Chitwan Elephant Festival in Sauraha of Chitwan from December 26 to 30. The Association organized a programme at Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) on Sunday to announce the Festival with the theme of 3P- People, Preservation and Prosperity.', 'sortorder' => '2186', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2301', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Tourism Briefs (16 - 22 December 2013)', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Air India Resumes Plan to Join Star Alliance</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/fn5%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 150px; height: 109px;" />Air India will restart the process of joining the Star Alliance, two years after its previous membership bid stalled. At a board meeting held in Vienna on Friday, Star Alliance’s member airlines unanimously agreed to recommence the integration process with India’s national carrier. The Indian national carrier was originally accepted as a future member of Star Alliance in December 2007, but the integration process was halted in July 2011. Air India has experienced a difficult few years, with the Indian Airlines merger, several periods of industrial action and strong competition severely impacting its profits. The state-backed airline has also been forced to rely on several government bailouts in order to stay afloat. But recent years have shown signs of improvement for the national carrier, with pre-tax earnings returning to the black in the 2012-13 financial year, and deliveries of new aircraft, including the fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner. (Traveldailymedia.com)</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Airlines to Make US$ 20 Billion in 2014</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/fn6%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 150px; height: 111px;" />The world’s airlines will make almost US$20 billion in profits next year, according to the latest forecast from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The figure of US$ 19.7 bn marks an upward revision from the previous full-year profit forecast of US$ 16.4 bn, and will represent 53% increase on the US$12.9bn profits the world’s airlines are expected to make in 2013. IATA said the upward revision reflects “lower jet fuel prices as well as improvements to the industry’s structure and efficiency”. Despite the positive forecast however, margins remain weak at just 2.6 % of revenues, which are forecast to total US$ 743 bn next year. (Traveldailymedia.com)</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Hotel Prices Increase for New Year’s Eve</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/fn7%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 150px; height: 74px;" />Hotel prices have risen across the globe to welcome in 2014. Based on ten popular New Year’s Eve destinations, the largest increase can be found in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro, according to the trivago Hotel Price Index (tHPI) reported monthly by hotel comparison site trivago.co.uk. Prices here are up by 226 per cent, from a December monthly average of £130 to £423 on December 31st. Like Edinburgh, Rio is famed worldwide for its New Year’s Eve celebrations, with Copacabana Beach welcoming approximately 2.5 million visitors annually. Brazil is a popular destination for 2014 as the host country of the FIFA World Cup, with a total of 12 destinations holding matches next summer. Rio’s Estadio de Maracana will welcome visitors to seven matches, including the final on July 13th.Other destinations showing significant increases this December 31st include Sydney, Budapest, Rome and Barcelona. (Traveldailynews.com)</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Boeing 777X Wind Tunnel Testing Under Way</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/fn8%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 150px; height: 77px;" />Boeing announced that low-speed wind tunnel tests have begun for the Boeing 777X, a major milestone in airplane development. Testing started on December 5 at QinetiQ’s test facility in Farnborough, UK. Wind tunnel models allow experts to test many different configurations for the airplane. Low-speed tests measure airplane performance with a variety of high-lift surface settings to simulate takeoff and landing conditions. The low-speed model currently being tested is a 0.05 percent scale model of the baseline 777X, measuring about 4.22 meters (166 inches) long with a wing span of 3.92 meters (154 inches). Hundreds of sensors are embedded in the model to measure pressure to determine the in-flight loads as well as provide valuable diagnostics of the aerodynamic performance of a given design. (Traveldailynews.com)</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Air India will restart the process of joining the Star Alliance, two years after its previous membership bid stalled. At a board meeting held in Vienna on Friday, Star Alliance’s member airlines unanimously agreed to recommence the integration process with India’s national carrier. The Indian national carrier was originally accepted as a future member of Star Alliance in December 2007, but the integration process was halted in July 2011.', 'sortorder' => '2145', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2299', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Dragonair’s Companion Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Dragonair has announced a special companion offer for passengers booking online. Passengers booking online with international credit cards can avail of this offer. Fares begin from 56000 (inclusive of taxes and surcharges) for two passengers travelling together. For four passengers travelling together the fares begin from 53000 including taxes and surcharges. The offer is available from 16 to 31 December 2013 and valid for travel from 16 December 2013 to 31 January 2014. </div> <div> </div> <div> Dragonair currently operates daily flights from Kathmandu to Hong Kong and offers connections to more than 170 destinations around the world offered by its sister airline Cathay Pacific.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Dragonair has announced a special companion offer for passengers booking online. Passengers booking online with international credit cards can avail of this offer. Fares begin from 56000 (inclusive of taxes and surcharges) for two passengers travelling together. For four passengers travelling together the fares begin from 53000 including taxes and surcharges.', 'sortorder' => '2143', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2300', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Pun Wins Ballentines Monthly Medal Final', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Laxman Pun has won the title of Ballantine´s Monthly Medal Final on Saturday played at the Royal Nepal Golf Club (RNGC). Pun accumulated a total of 1029 points to win the title. Neeraj SJB Rana became the runner-up with 991 points and Mithun Rai was the second runner-up with 915 points. </div> <div> </div> <div> Rai also claimed the title of Ballantine´s Golf Tournament played at the RNGC on the same day with 36 points. Rabin R Bijayananda finished second in count back with 34 points in the tournament. Neeraj SJB Rana was awarded the best gross with 28 points.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Laxman Pun has won the title of Ballantine´s Monthly Medal Final on Saturday played at the Royal Nepal Golf Club (RNGC). Pun accumulated a total of 1029 points to win the title. Neeraj SJB Rana became the runner-up with 991 points and Mithun Rai was the second runner-up with 915 points.', 'sortorder' => '2142', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2298', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Qatar To Fly To Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen Airport', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Qatar Airways has announced that it will commence four-weekly passenger services to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport from 22 May 2014. SabihaGökçen Airport will become the airline’s third destination in Turkey after Istanbul Ataturk Airport Ankara. The airline currently operates 10 flights-a-week to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and four-flights-week to Ankara.</div> <div> </div> <div> "Turkey’s aviation industry has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years and we are delighted to be part of this growth,” said Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer. With the addition of Sabiha Gökçen Airport, the number of flights to Turkey will increase from 14 to 18 frequencies each week. According to a statement, the airport will serve travellers from the eastern Asian side of Istanbul in addition to Ataturk Airport. </div> <div> </div> <div> The new route will be served by an Airbus A320 in a 2 cabin configuration, offering 12 Business Class and 132 Economy Class seats. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Qatar Airways has announced that it will commence four-weekly passenger services to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport from 22 May 2014. SabihaGökçen Airport will become the airline’s third destination in Turkey after Istanbul Ataturk Airport Ankara. The airline currently operates 10 flights-a-week to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and four-flights-week to Ankara.', 'sortorder' => '2141', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2297', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Sherpa Wins SuryaNepal Gokarna Monthly Medal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Ang Dorjee Sherpa has won the Surya Nepal Gokarna Monthly Medal played at Gokarna Golf Club on Saturday. Sherpa was declared winner on the count back as three players were tied at four under par -68. Tenzing Palden (68) finished runner-up also on the count back and Suryansh Chaudhary(68) finished third. Robin Rana bagged best gross award with the score of 81 (nine over par). </div> <div> </div> <div> A total of 34 players took part in the tournament sponsored by Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd. President of Gokarna Golf Club Suhrid Ghimire gave away the prizes to the winners of the tournament. The tournament was played under stroke play format with full handicap.</div> <div> </div> <div> After the tenth edition, Babu Sherpa is on top of the leader board of the club championship with 206 points. Mahesh B Karki is second with 190 points. Ang Dorjee Sherpa and Tendi Sherpa are tied third with 160 points. Aditi Ghimire is fifth with 138 points. Ang Dendi Sherpa is at sixth position with 130 points. Daman B Ghale is seventh with 124 points. Tenzing Palden has secured eighth placewith 120 points. Brian Fawcett is at ninth with 116 points. Sonam Ongdi Lama is inside the top 10 list with 112 points. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Ang Dorjee Sherpa has won the Surya Nepal Gokarna Monthly Medal played at Gokarna Golf Club on Saturday. Sherpa was declared winner on the count back as three players were tied at four under par -68. Tenzing Palden (68) finished runner-up also on the count back and Suryansh Chaudhary(68) finished third. Robin Rana bagged best gross award with the score of 81 (nine over par).', 'sortorder' => '2140', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2296', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Biruwa Organized ‘Udhyami Bhetghat’ On Tourism', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> <strong>--By TC Correspondent</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> Biruwa Ventures in association with Udhyami Impact Fund (UIF) organized a tourism-centred programme titled ‘Udhyami Bhetghat’ on December 11. The main objective of the event was to assist entrepreneurs to develop their professional network and aid knowledge sharing within the Nepali entrepreneurial community. The event brought together entrepreneurs from various sectors like travel, tourism and hospitality. </div> <div> </div> <div> According to the organizers, the programme’s main objective was to foster entrepreneurial spirit in the economy. There were series of interactions among the experts and entrepreneurs belonging to different sectors. Similarly, the participants also shared their ideas and experiences with each other.</div> <div> </div> <div> There were 40 participants in the event including Rajendra Suwal, CEO, Nepal Nature dot com travels, Ujjwal Satyal, Executive Director of Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management and Kashi Raj Bhandari, Director of Planning and Monitoring, Nepal Tourism Board. The experts suggested potential sectors through which Nepal can benefit from. </div> <div> </div> <div> Suwal said in the programme that Nepal needs to capitalize on its great culture and natural resources. He also emphasized on the development of eco-tourism. Bhandari focussed on the development of infrastructure to boost tourism in Nepal. He identified three main aspects essential for tourism development. “Conservation of historic monument, war tourism and solving of legal hurdles are three main aspects that should be focused”, said Bhandari. He further added that guerrilla trail has been created in Rolpa and Rukum for the study of War Tourism. Likewise, Ujjwal Satyal said that Nepal can benefit by manufacturing kitchen equipment in the country.</div> <div> </div> <div> Biruwa organizes similar programme every other month focussing on various sectors. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Biruwa Ventures in association with Udhyami Impact Fund (UIF) organized a tourism-centred programme titled ‘Udhyami Bhetghat’ on December 11. The main objective of the event was to assist entrepreneurs to develop their professional network and aid knowledge sharing within the Nepali entrepreneurial community. The event brought together entrepreneurs from various sectors like travel, tourism and hospitality.', 'sortorder' => '2139', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2295', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'International Tourism An Engine For Economic Recovery: UNWTO', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> In the first nine months of 2013, international tourism grew by five per cent, to reach a record 845 million worldwide, according to UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). It says, the number of international tourist arrivals reported by destinations around the world increased by some 41 million between January and September, growing above UNWTO’s initial forecast and creating an important stimulus to the receiving economies. Growth was driven by Europe and Asia and the Pacific, both seeing tourist numbers increase by six per cent.</div> <div> </div> <div> “International tourism continues to grow above expectations, supporting economic growth in both advanced and emerging economies and bringing much needed support to job creation, GDP and the balance of payments of many destinations” said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai. </div> <div> </div> <div> In Europe, the world’s most visited region, international tourist arrivals grew by six per cent led by above-average results in Central and Eastern Europe (+7%) and Southern and Mediterranean Europe (+6%). Asia and the Pacific (+6%) continued to show robust results, bolstered by South-East Asia (+12%). The Americas (+3%) reported comparatively weaker results, with better performance in North America (+4%) and Central America and (+3%). In Africa (+5%) growth was fuelled by the recovery in North Africa (+6%), while the Middle East saw only a marginal increase (+0.3%).</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'In the first nine months of 2013, international tourism grew by five per cent, to reach a record 845 million worldwide, according to UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). It says, the number of international tourist arrivals reported by destinations around the world increased by some 41 million between January and September, growing above UNWTO’s initial forecast and creating an important stimulus to the receiving economies.', 'sortorder' => '2137', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2258', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Qatar To Fly To Dallas', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/tm3%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; width: 150px; height: 131px;" />Qatar Airways has announced that it will be extending its network in the USA by adding Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) as its seventh gateway to the country. According to the airline, the service will start from July 1, 2014.The destination will become Qatar Airways’ second route in Texas. The airline currently operates to Houston non-stop daily from Doha.</div> <div> </div> <div> “It is an exciting start to 2014 that we have announced three new American routes, and we look forward to welcoming our new and loyal passengers on board,’ says a statement from the airline. The Dallas/Fort Worth route will be operated daily with the airline’s flagship Boeing 777-200LR aircraft, which features a two-class design with 42 Business Class lie-flat seats in a 2-2-2 configuration. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-10', 'modified' => '2013-12-10', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Qatar Airways has announced that it will be extending its network in the USA by adding Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) as its seventh gateway to the country.', 'sortorder' => '2100', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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A total of 55,245 international visitors arrived in Nepal in the month of November which is less by 4,166 tourists over November 2012. In November 2012, a total of 59,411 tourists visited Nepal by air.</div> <div> </div> <div> Nepal observed a sustained growth in international tourist arrivals since June 2009 but suffered a decline in the second half of 2013. “Experts suggest that </div> <div> the decrease in arrivals in November might be due to the inconsistent air fare to and from Nepal to major gateways and coinciding with the Constituent Assembly election in Nepal on the 19th of November 2013,” says a statement from Nepal Tourism Board. </div> <div> </div> <div> In November 2013, the number of Nepali arrivals from Tribhuwan International Airport declined by 27 per cent compared to the same month last year. A total of 52,970 Nepalis arrived in Nepal in November 2013, whereas this figure was 72,735 in November 2012. It is expected that the forthcoming year in tourism is going to improve as Nepal is heading towards stability.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2014-01-01', 'modified' => '2014-01-01', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'The figures released by the Immigration Office, Tribhuvan International Airport reveal that visitor arrivals in the month of November 2013 by air, have decreased by 7.01 per cent , compared to the same month last year. A total of 55,245 international visitors arrived in Nepal in the month of November which is less by 4,166 tourists over November 2012. In November 2012, a total of 59,411 tourists visited Nepal by air.', 'sortorder' => '2228', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2384', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Where Will You Go For The New Year Bash?', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> <strong>--By TC Correspondent</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">As New Year is on the brink of arrival, almost all the hotels and restaurants in Kathmandu are organizing grand parties to bid farewell to 2013. Here is a list of few fabulous New Year Eve parties in town where you can eat, drink and be merry while welcoming 2014. </span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Hotel Annapurna</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="Hotel Annapurna" src="/userfiles/images/1%20(Copy)(2).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 200px; height: 140px;" />Hotel Annapurna’s New Year Eve Party ‘Infinity Night 2013’ will be held at Poolside Garden of the Hotel from 7 PM to 1 AM. The Party will have live performances by Nima Rumba and Kshitiza Shakya. There will also be Sufi music and Bollywood dances by a dance troop among other attractions. Unlimited Food serving five International Cuisines and premium drinks from Chivas Regal, Glenlivet, Absolut, Jacob’s Creek and Carlsberg are the culinary delights for the evening. Single will have to pay Rs 8,000 and couples Rs 13,500 for the party. At Rs 10,000 plus taxes, the Hotel is providing overnight stay for a couple which includes Champagne Breakfast at The Coffee Shop on 1st January 2014. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza </strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza " src="/userfiles/images/2%20(Copy)(2).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 200px; height: 130px;" />Soaltee Crowne Plaza is organizing one of the biggest New Year’s Eve Party at its Megha Malhar Hall with a musical Broadway titled ‘You are simply the Best’. The programme will feature various international music and dance performances, along with DJs and an exquisite cuisine. An eight-member dance troupe’s modern contemporary and Bollywood dances are the main attraction of the event. Also, there will be live performances by renowned Nepali band Abhaya & The Steam Injuns, and Torsha Sarkar, famous female play back singer of Bollywood. The programme starts 8 PM onwards, and tickets at priced at Rs 8999 for single and Rs 15999 for a couple. The price includes free flow of drinks, snack and dinner. The Hotel will also be giving away Door Prizes of Intercontinental Hotel Stay Voucher, two way airline tickets to international destination of Qatar Airways, complimentary dinner coupons and stay vouchers at other 5 star hotels in Kathmandu. Alfresco Restaurant at Soaltee is offering a 4-course meal at Rs 2000 plus taxes per person. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Hotel Radisson</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="Hotel Radisson" src="/userfiles/images/3%20(Copy)(1).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 200px; height: 143px;" />Hotel Radisson is organizing various events in its cafes and restaurants on 31st December. Euphoria R-XIV is the name of the happening party at Hotel Nepa-Dhuku hall and Waterfall Garden of the Hotel. The prigramme will have dance and DJ sessions from 7 PM onwards along with a lavish buffet dinner. Guests can enjoy unlimited refill of whiskey, vodka, beer, wine and coke in the party. The Hotel is charging Rs 5555 for single and Rs 9999 for a couple. </div> <div> </div> <div> Also, there is a Buffet Dinner at The Fun Café at Rs 3000 plus taxes per person. It includes a complimentary drink, and starts from 6:30 pm onwards. A 5-course meal awaits you at the Olive Garden of the Hotel. It will cost you Rs 3500 plus taxes for veg menu and Rs 4000 plus taxes for non-veg menu. Price includes a complementary drink. Finally, The Corner Bar will be rocking with Trance, Techno and House music. A drink is complimentary with entry fee of Rs 999. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>The Everest Hotel</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="The Everest Hotel" src="/userfiles/images/4%20(Copy)(2).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 200px; height: 146px;" />The Grande Ballroom of the Hotel will be hosting an Eve Party from 8:30 PM to midnight. The programme will have live performances by Sabin Rai and the Electrix Band, dance performances and DJ sessions among other musical events. The tickets are priced at Rs 7,500 per person and Rs 14,000 for a couple. The ticket includes dinner and free flow of Carlsberg, Invenio wines, Red Bull and Pepsi. The Far Pavillion rooftop restaurant of the Hotel is also organizing an Eve Party with live ghazals, muzra and a lavish buffet dinner at Rs 2,200 per person. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Hotel Shangri-La</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="Hotel Shangri-La" src="/userfiles/images/5%20(Copy)(2).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 200px; height: 148px;" />Hotel Shangri-La’s Eve Party will have live performance by Mukti and Revival as its main attraction. There will also be DJ sessions and other musical programmes. Valet Parking is available for the event, and taxi service is also offered at fixed price. Moreover, there will be a gala dinner and door prizes as well. Shambhala Garden Cafe of the Hotel will host New Year’s Day Bubbly Brunch at Rs 1499 plus taxes per person on 1st January 2014.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-31', 'modified' => '2014-01-07', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Had a little too much fun last night? A few tablespoons of honey, which is packed with fructose, will help speed up your body’s metabolism of alcohol.', 'sortorder' => '2227', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2348', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Tourism News In Brief (23 - 29 December 2013)', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>New Social Travel Site Delivers Deals Based on Trip Popularity </strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/trsm3%20(Copy)(1).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;width: 250px; height: 123px;" />Friends don’t let friends overpay for travel. That’s the mission of CarryOn.com, a new travel site that leverages the power of group purchasing and social media to find the best fares possible. The site was founded on one simple idea: The more people that follow a trip, the more savings CarryOn delivers. Members choose between following an existing deal or creating their own. As more people follow the same deal, the price starts to drop. Members can save up to 40 percent by following and booking deals. Members earn points toward free travel through CarryOn’s loyalty rewards program by simply opening emails, visiting the site, sharing and following trips, and of course, purchasing deals. Earning points from friend referrals and friend’s trips are a unique and even faster path to free travel. Sign up is free, and CarryOn encourages members to browse and follow existing and trending deals.</div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Boeing Realigns Research & Technology Unit</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/trsm4%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;width: 250px; height: 123px;" />Boeing has announced that it will establish technology research centers in Alabama, California, Missouri, South Carolina and Washington as it continues to lay the foundation for increased competitiveness and future growth. The company will restructure its Boeing Research & Technology organization, the company’s central research-and-development unit, through the establishment of research centers in Alabama, Southern California, St Louis, South Carolina and Seattle. The new centers will operate independently but cooperatively with one another and with Boeing technology centers in Australia, Brazil, China, India, Spain and Russia. The international centers conduct research to benefit the environment, aviation safety, air traffic management and other areas. (Traveldailynews.com)</div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>USD 100 Million Signed at Vietnam-China International Trade and Tourism Fair 2013 </strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/trsm5%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;width: 250px; height: 133px;" />A closing ceremony was held on December 12 in Mong Cai city to close the Vietnam-China International Trade and Tourism 2013. According to the Organizing Board, the Vietnam-China International Trade and Tourism 2013 drew the participation of more than 300 goods booths of 200 Vietnamese enterprises and 121 stores of 91 Chinese companies. During the fair, 10 economic contracts were signed with the total cost of USD 100 million of which, five contracts on trade and five contracts on tourism and production. The Fair is said to be a good chance for the enterprises of the two countries in general and Mong Cai and Dongxing in particular to exchange, introduce their products and promote trade and investment. Also at the ceremony, 19 organizations were granted with merits by QNPPC for their great efforts and excellent achievements in organizing the fair.</div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Travel, Tech and Trends – the 3 T’s of Fiturtech 2014</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/trsm6%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;width: 250px; height: 99px;" />The Hotel Technological Institute (ITH) and FITUR’s are organizing Fiturtech 2014 in Madrid with the slogan T 3 – Travel, Tech and Trends. The event will review the history of the tourism industry and what the future will advance that opens to the companies, for which innovation, connectivity, online distribution and mobility offer great challenges and promising opportunities. Fiturtech 2014 will bring together the major players in the online travel industry such as Google, TripAdvisor, Rumbo and Logitravel with international hotel chains and upscale Louvre Hotel Group, NH Hotel Group Melia Hotels International, Palladium Hotel Group Iberostar Hotels & Resorts and RoomMate Hotels, among others. The eighth edition of Fiturtech is expected to bring together more than 4,000 professionals from the tourism industry. (Travelandtourworld.com)</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-24', 'modified' => '2013-12-24', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Friends don’t let friends overpay for travel. That’s the mission of CarryOn.com, a new travel site that leverages the power of group purchasing and social media to find the best fares possible. The site was founded on one simple idea: The more people that follow a trip, the more savings CarryOn delivers.', 'sortorder' => '2191', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2345', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Etihad Signs Codeshare Partnership With AirBaltic', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Etihad Airways and airBaltic have marked the start of direct Riga-Abu Dhabi flights with a ceremony at Riga International Airport in Latvia. Attended by the Latvian Prime Minister, government officials, airline executives, business leaders, travel agents and media, the event also officially kicked off a new Etihad Airways-airBaltic codeshare partnership. “Global reach is beyond the capacity of any single airline and our view is that progress must come through partnership,” said Hareb Al Muhairy, Etihad Airways’ Vice President UAE.</div> <div> </div> <div> From December 17, airBaltic will operate an Airbus A319 aircraft four times a week between the Latvian capital and Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi hub. The aircraft is configured with 14 seats in Business Class and 102 seats in Economy Class. Etihad Airways has placed its ‘EY’ flight code on the new airBaltic operated service, and beyond to 15 cities including Barcelona, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, Prague, Stockholm and Vienna. Similarly, airBaltic will soon place its ‘BT’ flight code on Etihad Airways flights beyond Abu Dhabi to Cairo, Jakarta, Singapore, Bangkok, Amman and Muscat, says a statement. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-24', 'modified' => '2013-12-24', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Etihad Airways and airBaltic have marked the start of direct Riga-Abu Dhabi flights with a ceremony at Riga International Airport in Latvia. Attended by the Latvian Prime Minister, government officials, airline executives, business leaders, travel agents and media, the event also officially kicked off a new Etihad Airways-airBaltic codeshare partnership. “Global reach is beyond the capacity of any single airline and our view is that progress must come through partnership,” said Hareb Al Muhairy, Etihad Airways’ Vice President UAE', 'sortorder' => '2190', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2347', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Yeti’s Winter Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Yeti Airlines has announced a new offer for its customers titled ‘Winter Offer’. With this offer, the airline is providing a complimentary stay for two nights at a hotel in Sauraha to the customers purchasing normal fare return ticket to Bharatpur. “This is the time of the year when the elephant race happens here. Our offer will add extra glamour to the visit” said Roshan Regmi, Marketing Manager of Yeti Airlines. The offer is valid until the 31st of January and is only available for Nepali and Indian nationals.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-24', 'modified' => '2013-12-24', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Yeti Airlines has announced a new offer for its customers titled ‘Winter Offer’. With this offer, the airline is providing a complimentary stay for two nights at a hotel in Sauraha to the customers purchasing normal fare return ticket to Bharatpur. “This is the time of the year when the elephant race happens here. Our offer will add extra glamour to the visit” said Roshan Regmi, Marketing Manager of Yeti Airlines. The offer is valid until the 31st of January and is only available for Nepali and Indian nationals.', 'sortorder' => '2189', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2346', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Jigmay Defends Druk Air Open', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Jigmay Dongstetsang has defended Druk Air Open Golf Tournament played at Gokarna Golf Club on Saturday. Jigmay scored 40 stableford points to win the title. Gokarna Golf Club Amateur Golfer Jigme scored 21 points on the front nine and added 19 on the back nine. Karma Lobsang From Bhutan was runner-up with 38 points. Tashi Ghale scored 36 gross points to claim the best gross award.</div> <div> </div> <div> TG Shrestha won the best senior award with 33 points. Kencho Wangmo from Bhutan was declared ladies winner with 33 points. Rekha Ghimire was Ladies runner-up by scoring 23 points. Saroj Bastakoti made a hole in one on hole no 10. Jigme Lhendup bagged the longest drive award. Tshering Penjore got the closest to the pin and Capt Norbu Sherpa won the most birdies award with 4 birdies on the count back.</div> <div> </div> <div> A total of 99 Golfers including 25 Golfers from Bhutan took part in the annual tournament. The tournament was played under stablford format with 3/4 handicap. CEO of Druk Air Tandin Jamso, President of Gokarna Golf Club Suhrid Ghimire and Managing Director of Danfe Travels Pavitra Karki gave away the prizes to the winners.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-24', 'modified' => '2013-12-24', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Jigmay Dongstetsang has defended Druk Air Open Golf Tournament played at Gokarna Golf Club on Saturday. Jigmay scored 40 stableford points to win the title. Gokarna Golf Club Amateur Golfer Jigme scored 21 points on the front nine and added 19 on the back nine. Karma Lobsang From Bhutan was runner-up with 38 points. Tashi Ghale scored 36 gross points to claim the best gross award.', 'sortorder' => '2188', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2344', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Festival Of Mammoth Proportion', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> <strong>--By TC Correspondent</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> The Regional Hotel Association Nepal Chitwan is organizing 10th Chitwan Elephant Festival in Sauraha of Chitwan from December 26 to 30. The Association organized a programme at Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) on Sunday to announce the Festival with the theme of 3P- People, Preservation and Prosperity. </div> <div> </div> <div> The major attraction of the 5-day Festival is elephant race and elephant calf football. Apart from these, there will be other activities like elephant beauty contest, ox cart race, horse cart race and canoe race. Visitors will also get the information regarding the elephants and their daily activities. Also, the event will feature cultural activities of Tharu community living in and around Sauraha.</div> <div> </div> <div> According to Keshav Pandey, Media Coordinator of the event, the Festival will promote tourism in a regional and national level. “Apart from bringing in more tourists, the Festival will also promote Sauraha and its neighbouring areas. As there are foreign participants in the event, Nepal will also be promoted in the international arena,” said Pandey. He also informed that the Festival will help in conservation of elephants and will assist in the promotion of the indigenous art, culture and food of Sauraha. “Though the elephant festival appears to be only for entertainment purpose, wildlife preservation and tourism promotion is at the core of the Festival. It will also help in economic development of Sauraha and its residents,” informed Pandey. This year’s Festival is being organized at an investment of three </div> <div> million rupees. </div> <div> </div> <div> Lila Bahadur Baniya, Manager at NTB said that the Board has been promoting these activities since long, and will continue to do so in the future. “The annual elephant festival has played a major role in promoting Sauraha as a major tourist destination. This festival will also convey the message of elephant conservation on national and international level,” said Baniya. </div> <div> </div> <div> The Elephant Festival is being organized since 2004, and is one of the most popular events in Nepal’s tourism scene. The event is attended by thousands of domestic and foreign visitors every year. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-24', 'modified' => '2013-12-24', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'The Regional Hotel Association Nepal Chitwan is organizing 10th Chitwan Elephant Festival in Sauraha of Chitwan from December 26 to 30. The Association organized a programme at Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) on Sunday to announce the Festival with the theme of 3P- People, Preservation and Prosperity.', 'sortorder' => '2186', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2301', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Tourism Briefs (16 - 22 December 2013)', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Air India Resumes Plan to Join Star Alliance</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/fn5%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 150px; height: 109px;" />Air India will restart the process of joining the Star Alliance, two years after its previous membership bid stalled. At a board meeting held in Vienna on Friday, Star Alliance’s member airlines unanimously agreed to recommence the integration process with India’s national carrier. The Indian national carrier was originally accepted as a future member of Star Alliance in December 2007, but the integration process was halted in July 2011. Air India has experienced a difficult few years, with the Indian Airlines merger, several periods of industrial action and strong competition severely impacting its profits. The state-backed airline has also been forced to rely on several government bailouts in order to stay afloat. But recent years have shown signs of improvement for the national carrier, with pre-tax earnings returning to the black in the 2012-13 financial year, and deliveries of new aircraft, including the fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner. (Traveldailymedia.com)</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Airlines to Make US$ 20 Billion in 2014</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/fn6%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 150px; height: 111px;" />The world’s airlines will make almost US$20 billion in profits next year, according to the latest forecast from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The figure of US$ 19.7 bn marks an upward revision from the previous full-year profit forecast of US$ 16.4 bn, and will represent 53% increase on the US$12.9bn profits the world’s airlines are expected to make in 2013. IATA said the upward revision reflects “lower jet fuel prices as well as improvements to the industry’s structure and efficiency”. Despite the positive forecast however, margins remain weak at just 2.6 % of revenues, which are forecast to total US$ 743 bn next year. (Traveldailymedia.com)</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Hotel Prices Increase for New Year’s Eve</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/fn7%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 150px; height: 74px;" />Hotel prices have risen across the globe to welcome in 2014. Based on ten popular New Year’s Eve destinations, the largest increase can be found in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro, according to the trivago Hotel Price Index (tHPI) reported monthly by hotel comparison site trivago.co.uk. Prices here are up by 226 per cent, from a December monthly average of £130 to £423 on December 31st. Like Edinburgh, Rio is famed worldwide for its New Year’s Eve celebrations, with Copacabana Beach welcoming approximately 2.5 million visitors annually. Brazil is a popular destination for 2014 as the host country of the FIFA World Cup, with a total of 12 destinations holding matches next summer. Rio’s Estadio de Maracana will welcome visitors to seven matches, including the final on July 13th.Other destinations showing significant increases this December 31st include Sydney, Budapest, Rome and Barcelona. (Traveldailynews.com)</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Boeing 777X Wind Tunnel Testing Under Way</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/fn8%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 150px; height: 77px;" />Boeing announced that low-speed wind tunnel tests have begun for the Boeing 777X, a major milestone in airplane development. Testing started on December 5 at QinetiQ’s test facility in Farnborough, UK. Wind tunnel models allow experts to test many different configurations for the airplane. Low-speed tests measure airplane performance with a variety of high-lift surface settings to simulate takeoff and landing conditions. The low-speed model currently being tested is a 0.05 percent scale model of the baseline 777X, measuring about 4.22 meters (166 inches) long with a wing span of 3.92 meters (154 inches). Hundreds of sensors are embedded in the model to measure pressure to determine the in-flight loads as well as provide valuable diagnostics of the aerodynamic performance of a given design. (Traveldailynews.com)</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Air India will restart the process of joining the Star Alliance, two years after its previous membership bid stalled. At a board meeting held in Vienna on Friday, Star Alliance’s member airlines unanimously agreed to recommence the integration process with India’s national carrier. The Indian national carrier was originally accepted as a future member of Star Alliance in December 2007, but the integration process was halted in July 2011.', 'sortorder' => '2145', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2299', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Dragonair’s Companion Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Dragonair has announced a special companion offer for passengers booking online. Passengers booking online with international credit cards can avail of this offer. Fares begin from 56000 (inclusive of taxes and surcharges) for two passengers travelling together. For four passengers travelling together the fares begin from 53000 including taxes and surcharges. The offer is available from 16 to 31 December 2013 and valid for travel from 16 December 2013 to 31 January 2014. </div> <div> </div> <div> Dragonair currently operates daily flights from Kathmandu to Hong Kong and offers connections to more than 170 destinations around the world offered by its sister airline Cathay Pacific.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Dragonair has announced a special companion offer for passengers booking online. Passengers booking online with international credit cards can avail of this offer. Fares begin from 56000 (inclusive of taxes and surcharges) for two passengers travelling together. For four passengers travelling together the fares begin from 53000 including taxes and surcharges.', 'sortorder' => '2143', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2300', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Pun Wins Ballentines Monthly Medal Final', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Laxman Pun has won the title of Ballantine´s Monthly Medal Final on Saturday played at the Royal Nepal Golf Club (RNGC). Pun accumulated a total of 1029 points to win the title. Neeraj SJB Rana became the runner-up with 991 points and Mithun Rai was the second runner-up with 915 points. </div> <div> </div> <div> Rai also claimed the title of Ballantine´s Golf Tournament played at the RNGC on the same day with 36 points. Rabin R Bijayananda finished second in count back with 34 points in the tournament. Neeraj SJB Rana was awarded the best gross with 28 points.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Laxman Pun has won the title of Ballantine´s Monthly Medal Final on Saturday played at the Royal Nepal Golf Club (RNGC). Pun accumulated a total of 1029 points to win the title. Neeraj SJB Rana became the runner-up with 991 points and Mithun Rai was the second runner-up with 915 points.', 'sortorder' => '2142', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2298', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Qatar To Fly To Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen Airport', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Qatar Airways has announced that it will commence four-weekly passenger services to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport from 22 May 2014. SabihaGökçen Airport will become the airline’s third destination in Turkey after Istanbul Ataturk Airport Ankara. The airline currently operates 10 flights-a-week to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and four-flights-week to Ankara.</div> <div> </div> <div> "Turkey’s aviation industry has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years and we are delighted to be part of this growth,” said Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer. With the addition of Sabiha Gökçen Airport, the number of flights to Turkey will increase from 14 to 18 frequencies each week. According to a statement, the airport will serve travellers from the eastern Asian side of Istanbul in addition to Ataturk Airport. </div> <div> </div> <div> The new route will be served by an Airbus A320 in a 2 cabin configuration, offering 12 Business Class and 132 Economy Class seats. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Qatar Airways has announced that it will commence four-weekly passenger services to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport from 22 May 2014. SabihaGökçen Airport will become the airline’s third destination in Turkey after Istanbul Ataturk Airport Ankara. The airline currently operates 10 flights-a-week to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and four-flights-week to Ankara.', 'sortorder' => '2141', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2297', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Sherpa Wins SuryaNepal Gokarna Monthly Medal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Ang Dorjee Sherpa has won the Surya Nepal Gokarna Monthly Medal played at Gokarna Golf Club on Saturday. Sherpa was declared winner on the count back as three players were tied at four under par -68. Tenzing Palden (68) finished runner-up also on the count back and Suryansh Chaudhary(68) finished third. Robin Rana bagged best gross award with the score of 81 (nine over par). </div> <div> </div> <div> A total of 34 players took part in the tournament sponsored by Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd. President of Gokarna Golf Club Suhrid Ghimire gave away the prizes to the winners of the tournament. The tournament was played under stroke play format with full handicap.</div> <div> </div> <div> After the tenth edition, Babu Sherpa is on top of the leader board of the club championship with 206 points. Mahesh B Karki is second with 190 points. Ang Dorjee Sherpa and Tendi Sherpa are tied third with 160 points. Aditi Ghimire is fifth with 138 points. Ang Dendi Sherpa is at sixth position with 130 points. Daman B Ghale is seventh with 124 points. Tenzing Palden has secured eighth placewith 120 points. Brian Fawcett is at ninth with 116 points. Sonam Ongdi Lama is inside the top 10 list with 112 points. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Ang Dorjee Sherpa has won the Surya Nepal Gokarna Monthly Medal played at Gokarna Golf Club on Saturday. Sherpa was declared winner on the count back as three players were tied at four under par -68. Tenzing Palden (68) finished runner-up also on the count back and Suryansh Chaudhary(68) finished third. Robin Rana bagged best gross award with the score of 81 (nine over par).', 'sortorder' => '2140', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2296', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Biruwa Organized ‘Udhyami Bhetghat’ On Tourism', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> <strong>--By TC Correspondent</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> Biruwa Ventures in association with Udhyami Impact Fund (UIF) organized a tourism-centred programme titled ‘Udhyami Bhetghat’ on December 11. The main objective of the event was to assist entrepreneurs to develop their professional network and aid knowledge sharing within the Nepali entrepreneurial community. The event brought together entrepreneurs from various sectors like travel, tourism and hospitality. </div> <div> </div> <div> According to the organizers, the programme’s main objective was to foster entrepreneurial spirit in the economy. There were series of interactions among the experts and entrepreneurs belonging to different sectors. Similarly, the participants also shared their ideas and experiences with each other.</div> <div> </div> <div> There were 40 participants in the event including Rajendra Suwal, CEO, Nepal Nature dot com travels, Ujjwal Satyal, Executive Director of Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management and Kashi Raj Bhandari, Director of Planning and Monitoring, Nepal Tourism Board. The experts suggested potential sectors through which Nepal can benefit from. </div> <div> </div> <div> Suwal said in the programme that Nepal needs to capitalize on its great culture and natural resources. He also emphasized on the development of eco-tourism. Bhandari focussed on the development of infrastructure to boost tourism in Nepal. He identified three main aspects essential for tourism development. “Conservation of historic monument, war tourism and solving of legal hurdles are three main aspects that should be focused”, said Bhandari. He further added that guerrilla trail has been created in Rolpa and Rukum for the study of War Tourism. Likewise, Ujjwal Satyal said that Nepal can benefit by manufacturing kitchen equipment in the country.</div> <div> </div> <div> Biruwa organizes similar programme every other month focussing on various sectors. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Biruwa Ventures in association with Udhyami Impact Fund (UIF) organized a tourism-centred programme titled ‘Udhyami Bhetghat’ on December 11. The main objective of the event was to assist entrepreneurs to develop their professional network and aid knowledge sharing within the Nepali entrepreneurial community. The event brought together entrepreneurs from various sectors like travel, tourism and hospitality.', 'sortorder' => '2139', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2295', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'International Tourism An Engine For Economic Recovery: UNWTO', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> In the first nine months of 2013, international tourism grew by five per cent, to reach a record 845 million worldwide, according to UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). It says, the number of international tourist arrivals reported by destinations around the world increased by some 41 million between January and September, growing above UNWTO’s initial forecast and creating an important stimulus to the receiving economies. Growth was driven by Europe and Asia and the Pacific, both seeing tourist numbers increase by six per cent.</div> <div> </div> <div> “International tourism continues to grow above expectations, supporting economic growth in both advanced and emerging economies and bringing much needed support to job creation, GDP and the balance of payments of many destinations” said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai. </div> <div> </div> <div> In Europe, the world’s most visited region, international tourist arrivals grew by six per cent led by above-average results in Central and Eastern Europe (+7%) and Southern and Mediterranean Europe (+6%). Asia and the Pacific (+6%) continued to show robust results, bolstered by South-East Asia (+12%). The Americas (+3%) reported comparatively weaker results, with better performance in North America (+4%) and Central America and (+3%). In Africa (+5%) growth was fuelled by the recovery in North Africa (+6%), while the Middle East saw only a marginal increase (+0.3%).</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'In the first nine months of 2013, international tourism grew by five per cent, to reach a record 845 million worldwide, according to UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). It says, the number of international tourist arrivals reported by destinations around the world increased by some 41 million between January and September, growing above UNWTO’s initial forecast and creating an important stimulus to the receiving economies.', 'sortorder' => '2137', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2258', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Qatar To Fly To Dallas', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/tm3%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; width: 150px; height: 131px;" />Qatar Airways has announced that it will be extending its network in the USA by adding Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) as its seventh gateway to the country. According to the airline, the service will start from July 1, 2014.The destination will become Qatar Airways’ second route in Texas. The airline currently operates to Houston non-stop daily from Doha.</div> <div> </div> <div> “It is an exciting start to 2014 that we have announced three new American routes, and we look forward to welcoming our new and loyal passengers on board,’ says a statement from the airline. The Dallas/Fort Worth route will be operated daily with the airline’s flagship Boeing 777-200LR aircraft, which features a two-class design with 42 Business Class lie-flat seats in a 2-2-2 configuration. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-10', 'modified' => '2013-12-10', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Qatar Airways has announced that it will be extending its network in the USA by adding Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) as its seventh gateway to the country.', 'sortorder' => '2100', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 60 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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A total of 55,245 international visitors arrived in Nepal in the month of November which is less by 4,166 tourists over November 2012. In November 2012, a total of 59,411 tourists visited Nepal by air.</div> <div> </div> <div> Nepal observed a sustained growth in international tourist arrivals since June 2009 but suffered a decline in the second half of 2013. “Experts suggest that </div> <div> the decrease in arrivals in November might be due to the inconsistent air fare to and from Nepal to major gateways and coinciding with the Constituent Assembly election in Nepal on the 19th of November 2013,” says a statement from Nepal Tourism Board. </div> <div> </div> <div> In November 2013, the number of Nepali arrivals from Tribhuwan International Airport declined by 27 per cent compared to the same month last year. A total of 52,970 Nepalis arrived in Nepal in November 2013, whereas this figure was 72,735 in November 2012. It is expected that the forthcoming year in tourism is going to improve as Nepal is heading towards stability.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2014-01-01', 'modified' => '2014-01-01', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'The figures released by the Immigration Office, Tribhuvan International Airport reveal that visitor arrivals in the month of November 2013 by air, have decreased by 7.01 per cent , compared to the same month last year. A total of 55,245 international visitors arrived in Nepal in the month of November which is less by 4,166 tourists over November 2012. In November 2012, a total of 59,411 tourists visited Nepal by air.', 'sortorder' => '2228', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2384', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Where Will You Go For The New Year Bash?', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> <strong>--By TC Correspondent</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">As New Year is on the brink of arrival, almost all the hotels and restaurants in Kathmandu are organizing grand parties to bid farewell to 2013. Here is a list of few fabulous New Year Eve parties in town where you can eat, drink and be merry while welcoming 2014. </span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Hotel Annapurna</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="Hotel Annapurna" src="/userfiles/images/1%20(Copy)(2).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 200px; height: 140px;" />Hotel Annapurna’s New Year Eve Party ‘Infinity Night 2013’ will be held at Poolside Garden of the Hotel from 7 PM to 1 AM. The Party will have live performances by Nima Rumba and Kshitiza Shakya. There will also be Sufi music and Bollywood dances by a dance troop among other attractions. Unlimited Food serving five International Cuisines and premium drinks from Chivas Regal, Glenlivet, Absolut, Jacob’s Creek and Carlsberg are the culinary delights for the evening. Single will have to pay Rs 8,000 and couples Rs 13,500 for the party. At Rs 10,000 plus taxes, the Hotel is providing overnight stay for a couple which includes Champagne Breakfast at The Coffee Shop on 1st January 2014. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza </strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza " src="/userfiles/images/2%20(Copy)(2).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 200px; height: 130px;" />Soaltee Crowne Plaza is organizing one of the biggest New Year’s Eve Party at its Megha Malhar Hall with a musical Broadway titled ‘You are simply the Best’. The programme will feature various international music and dance performances, along with DJs and an exquisite cuisine. An eight-member dance troupe’s modern contemporary and Bollywood dances are the main attraction of the event. Also, there will be live performances by renowned Nepali band Abhaya & The Steam Injuns, and Torsha Sarkar, famous female play back singer of Bollywood. The programme starts 8 PM onwards, and tickets at priced at Rs 8999 for single and Rs 15999 for a couple. The price includes free flow of drinks, snack and dinner. The Hotel will also be giving away Door Prizes of Intercontinental Hotel Stay Voucher, two way airline tickets to international destination of Qatar Airways, complimentary dinner coupons and stay vouchers at other 5 star hotels in Kathmandu. Alfresco Restaurant at Soaltee is offering a 4-course meal at Rs 2000 plus taxes per person. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Hotel Radisson</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="Hotel Radisson" src="/userfiles/images/3%20(Copy)(1).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 200px; height: 143px;" />Hotel Radisson is organizing various events in its cafes and restaurants on 31st December. Euphoria R-XIV is the name of the happening party at Hotel Nepa-Dhuku hall and Waterfall Garden of the Hotel. The prigramme will have dance and DJ sessions from 7 PM onwards along with a lavish buffet dinner. Guests can enjoy unlimited refill of whiskey, vodka, beer, wine and coke in the party. The Hotel is charging Rs 5555 for single and Rs 9999 for a couple. </div> <div> </div> <div> Also, there is a Buffet Dinner at The Fun Café at Rs 3000 plus taxes per person. It includes a complimentary drink, and starts from 6:30 pm onwards. A 5-course meal awaits you at the Olive Garden of the Hotel. It will cost you Rs 3500 plus taxes for veg menu and Rs 4000 plus taxes for non-veg menu. Price includes a complementary drink. Finally, The Corner Bar will be rocking with Trance, Techno and House music. A drink is complimentary with entry fee of Rs 999. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>The Everest Hotel</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="The Everest Hotel" src="/userfiles/images/4%20(Copy)(2).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 200px; height: 146px;" />The Grande Ballroom of the Hotel will be hosting an Eve Party from 8:30 PM to midnight. The programme will have live performances by Sabin Rai and the Electrix Band, dance performances and DJ sessions among other musical events. The tickets are priced at Rs 7,500 per person and Rs 14,000 for a couple. The ticket includes dinner and free flow of Carlsberg, Invenio wines, Red Bull and Pepsi. The Far Pavillion rooftop restaurant of the Hotel is also organizing an Eve Party with live ghazals, muzra and a lavish buffet dinner at Rs 2,200 per person. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Hotel Shangri-La</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="Hotel Shangri-La" src="/userfiles/images/5%20(Copy)(2).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 200px; height: 148px;" />Hotel Shangri-La’s Eve Party will have live performance by Mukti and Revival as its main attraction. There will also be DJ sessions and other musical programmes. Valet Parking is available for the event, and taxi service is also offered at fixed price. Moreover, there will be a gala dinner and door prizes as well. Shambhala Garden Cafe of the Hotel will host New Year’s Day Bubbly Brunch at Rs 1499 plus taxes per person on 1st January 2014.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-31', 'modified' => '2014-01-07', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Had a little too much fun last night? A few tablespoons of honey, which is packed with fructose, will help speed up your body’s metabolism of alcohol.', 'sortorder' => '2227', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2348', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Tourism News In Brief (23 - 29 December 2013)', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>New Social Travel Site Delivers Deals Based on Trip Popularity </strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/trsm3%20(Copy)(1).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;width: 250px; height: 123px;" />Friends don’t let friends overpay for travel. That’s the mission of CarryOn.com, a new travel site that leverages the power of group purchasing and social media to find the best fares possible. The site was founded on one simple idea: The more people that follow a trip, the more savings CarryOn delivers. Members choose between following an existing deal or creating their own. As more people follow the same deal, the price starts to drop. Members can save up to 40 percent by following and booking deals. Members earn points toward free travel through CarryOn’s loyalty rewards program by simply opening emails, visiting the site, sharing and following trips, and of course, purchasing deals. Earning points from friend referrals and friend’s trips are a unique and even faster path to free travel. Sign up is free, and CarryOn encourages members to browse and follow existing and trending deals.</div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Boeing Realigns Research & Technology Unit</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/trsm4%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;width: 250px; height: 123px;" />Boeing has announced that it will establish technology research centers in Alabama, California, Missouri, South Carolina and Washington as it continues to lay the foundation for increased competitiveness and future growth. The company will restructure its Boeing Research & Technology organization, the company’s central research-and-development unit, through the establishment of research centers in Alabama, Southern California, St Louis, South Carolina and Seattle. The new centers will operate independently but cooperatively with one another and with Boeing technology centers in Australia, Brazil, China, India, Spain and Russia. The international centers conduct research to benefit the environment, aviation safety, air traffic management and other areas. (Traveldailynews.com)</div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>USD 100 Million Signed at Vietnam-China International Trade and Tourism Fair 2013 </strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/trsm5%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;width: 250px; height: 133px;" />A closing ceremony was held on December 12 in Mong Cai city to close the Vietnam-China International Trade and Tourism 2013. According to the Organizing Board, the Vietnam-China International Trade and Tourism 2013 drew the participation of more than 300 goods booths of 200 Vietnamese enterprises and 121 stores of 91 Chinese companies. During the fair, 10 economic contracts were signed with the total cost of USD 100 million of which, five contracts on trade and five contracts on tourism and production. The Fair is said to be a good chance for the enterprises of the two countries in general and Mong Cai and Dongxing in particular to exchange, introduce their products and promote trade and investment. Also at the ceremony, 19 organizations were granted with merits by QNPPC for their great efforts and excellent achievements in organizing the fair.</div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Travel, Tech and Trends – the 3 T’s of Fiturtech 2014</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/trsm6%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;width: 250px; height: 99px;" />The Hotel Technological Institute (ITH) and FITUR’s are organizing Fiturtech 2014 in Madrid with the slogan T 3 – Travel, Tech and Trends. The event will review the history of the tourism industry and what the future will advance that opens to the companies, for which innovation, connectivity, online distribution and mobility offer great challenges and promising opportunities. Fiturtech 2014 will bring together the major players in the online travel industry such as Google, TripAdvisor, Rumbo and Logitravel with international hotel chains and upscale Louvre Hotel Group, NH Hotel Group Melia Hotels International, Palladium Hotel Group Iberostar Hotels & Resorts and RoomMate Hotels, among others. The eighth edition of Fiturtech is expected to bring together more than 4,000 professionals from the tourism industry. (Travelandtourworld.com)</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-24', 'modified' => '2013-12-24', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Friends don’t let friends overpay for travel. That’s the mission of CarryOn.com, a new travel site that leverages the power of group purchasing and social media to find the best fares possible. The site was founded on one simple idea: The more people that follow a trip, the more savings CarryOn delivers.', 'sortorder' => '2191', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2345', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Etihad Signs Codeshare Partnership With AirBaltic', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Etihad Airways and airBaltic have marked the start of direct Riga-Abu Dhabi flights with a ceremony at Riga International Airport in Latvia. Attended by the Latvian Prime Minister, government officials, airline executives, business leaders, travel agents and media, the event also officially kicked off a new Etihad Airways-airBaltic codeshare partnership. “Global reach is beyond the capacity of any single airline and our view is that progress must come through partnership,” said Hareb Al Muhairy, Etihad Airways’ Vice President UAE.</div> <div> </div> <div> From December 17, airBaltic will operate an Airbus A319 aircraft four times a week between the Latvian capital and Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi hub. The aircraft is configured with 14 seats in Business Class and 102 seats in Economy Class. Etihad Airways has placed its ‘EY’ flight code on the new airBaltic operated service, and beyond to 15 cities including Barcelona, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, Prague, Stockholm and Vienna. Similarly, airBaltic will soon place its ‘BT’ flight code on Etihad Airways flights beyond Abu Dhabi to Cairo, Jakarta, Singapore, Bangkok, Amman and Muscat, says a statement. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-24', 'modified' => '2013-12-24', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Etihad Airways and airBaltic have marked the start of direct Riga-Abu Dhabi flights with a ceremony at Riga International Airport in Latvia. Attended by the Latvian Prime Minister, government officials, airline executives, business leaders, travel agents and media, the event also officially kicked off a new Etihad Airways-airBaltic codeshare partnership. “Global reach is beyond the capacity of any single airline and our view is that progress must come through partnership,” said Hareb Al Muhairy, Etihad Airways’ Vice President UAE', 'sortorder' => '2190', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2347', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Yeti’s Winter Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Yeti Airlines has announced a new offer for its customers titled ‘Winter Offer’. With this offer, the airline is providing a complimentary stay for two nights at a hotel in Sauraha to the customers purchasing normal fare return ticket to Bharatpur. “This is the time of the year when the elephant race happens here. Our offer will add extra glamour to the visit” said Roshan Regmi, Marketing Manager of Yeti Airlines. The offer is valid until the 31st of January and is only available for Nepali and Indian nationals.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-24', 'modified' => '2013-12-24', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Yeti Airlines has announced a new offer for its customers titled ‘Winter Offer’. With this offer, the airline is providing a complimentary stay for two nights at a hotel in Sauraha to the customers purchasing normal fare return ticket to Bharatpur. “This is the time of the year when the elephant race happens here. Our offer will add extra glamour to the visit” said Roshan Regmi, Marketing Manager of Yeti Airlines. The offer is valid until the 31st of January and is only available for Nepali and Indian nationals.', 'sortorder' => '2189', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2346', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Jigmay Defends Druk Air Open', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Jigmay Dongstetsang has defended Druk Air Open Golf Tournament played at Gokarna Golf Club on Saturday. Jigmay scored 40 stableford points to win the title. Gokarna Golf Club Amateur Golfer Jigme scored 21 points on the front nine and added 19 on the back nine. Karma Lobsang From Bhutan was runner-up with 38 points. Tashi Ghale scored 36 gross points to claim the best gross award.</div> <div> </div> <div> TG Shrestha won the best senior award with 33 points. Kencho Wangmo from Bhutan was declared ladies winner with 33 points. Rekha Ghimire was Ladies runner-up by scoring 23 points. Saroj Bastakoti made a hole in one on hole no 10. Jigme Lhendup bagged the longest drive award. Tshering Penjore got the closest to the pin and Capt Norbu Sherpa won the most birdies award with 4 birdies on the count back.</div> <div> </div> <div> A total of 99 Golfers including 25 Golfers from Bhutan took part in the annual tournament. The tournament was played under stablford format with 3/4 handicap. CEO of Druk Air Tandin Jamso, President of Gokarna Golf Club Suhrid Ghimire and Managing Director of Danfe Travels Pavitra Karki gave away the prizes to the winners.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-24', 'modified' => '2013-12-24', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Jigmay Dongstetsang has defended Druk Air Open Golf Tournament played at Gokarna Golf Club on Saturday. Jigmay scored 40 stableford points to win the title. Gokarna Golf Club Amateur Golfer Jigme scored 21 points on the front nine and added 19 on the back nine. Karma Lobsang From Bhutan was runner-up with 38 points. Tashi Ghale scored 36 gross points to claim the best gross award.', 'sortorder' => '2188', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2344', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Festival Of Mammoth Proportion', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> <strong>--By TC Correspondent</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> The Regional Hotel Association Nepal Chitwan is organizing 10th Chitwan Elephant Festival in Sauraha of Chitwan from December 26 to 30. The Association organized a programme at Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) on Sunday to announce the Festival with the theme of 3P- People, Preservation and Prosperity. </div> <div> </div> <div> The major attraction of the 5-day Festival is elephant race and elephant calf football. Apart from these, there will be other activities like elephant beauty contest, ox cart race, horse cart race and canoe race. Visitors will also get the information regarding the elephants and their daily activities. Also, the event will feature cultural activities of Tharu community living in and around Sauraha.</div> <div> </div> <div> According to Keshav Pandey, Media Coordinator of the event, the Festival will promote tourism in a regional and national level. “Apart from bringing in more tourists, the Festival will also promote Sauraha and its neighbouring areas. As there are foreign participants in the event, Nepal will also be promoted in the international arena,” said Pandey. He also informed that the Festival will help in conservation of elephants and will assist in the promotion of the indigenous art, culture and food of Sauraha. “Though the elephant festival appears to be only for entertainment purpose, wildlife preservation and tourism promotion is at the core of the Festival. It will also help in economic development of Sauraha and its residents,” informed Pandey. This year’s Festival is being organized at an investment of three </div> <div> million rupees. </div> <div> </div> <div> Lila Bahadur Baniya, Manager at NTB said that the Board has been promoting these activities since long, and will continue to do so in the future. “The annual elephant festival has played a major role in promoting Sauraha as a major tourist destination. This festival will also convey the message of elephant conservation on national and international level,” said Baniya. </div> <div> </div> <div> The Elephant Festival is being organized since 2004, and is one of the most popular events in Nepal’s tourism scene. The event is attended by thousands of domestic and foreign visitors every year. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-24', 'modified' => '2013-12-24', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'The Regional Hotel Association Nepal Chitwan is organizing 10th Chitwan Elephant Festival in Sauraha of Chitwan from December 26 to 30. The Association organized a programme at Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) on Sunday to announce the Festival with the theme of 3P- People, Preservation and Prosperity.', 'sortorder' => '2186', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2301', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Tourism Briefs (16 - 22 December 2013)', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Air India Resumes Plan to Join Star Alliance</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/fn5%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 150px; height: 109px;" />Air India will restart the process of joining the Star Alliance, two years after its previous membership bid stalled. At a board meeting held in Vienna on Friday, Star Alliance’s member airlines unanimously agreed to recommence the integration process with India’s national carrier. The Indian national carrier was originally accepted as a future member of Star Alliance in December 2007, but the integration process was halted in July 2011. Air India has experienced a difficult few years, with the Indian Airlines merger, several periods of industrial action and strong competition severely impacting its profits. The state-backed airline has also been forced to rely on several government bailouts in order to stay afloat. But recent years have shown signs of improvement for the national carrier, with pre-tax earnings returning to the black in the 2012-13 financial year, and deliveries of new aircraft, including the fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner. (Traveldailymedia.com)</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Airlines to Make US$ 20 Billion in 2014</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/fn6%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 150px; height: 111px;" />The world’s airlines will make almost US$20 billion in profits next year, according to the latest forecast from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The figure of US$ 19.7 bn marks an upward revision from the previous full-year profit forecast of US$ 16.4 bn, and will represent 53% increase on the US$12.9bn profits the world’s airlines are expected to make in 2013. IATA said the upward revision reflects “lower jet fuel prices as well as improvements to the industry’s structure and efficiency”. Despite the positive forecast however, margins remain weak at just 2.6 % of revenues, which are forecast to total US$ 743 bn next year. (Traveldailymedia.com)</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Hotel Prices Increase for New Year’s Eve</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/fn7%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 150px; height: 74px;" />Hotel prices have risen across the globe to welcome in 2014. Based on ten popular New Year’s Eve destinations, the largest increase can be found in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro, according to the trivago Hotel Price Index (tHPI) reported monthly by hotel comparison site trivago.co.uk. Prices here are up by 226 per cent, from a December monthly average of £130 to £423 on December 31st. Like Edinburgh, Rio is famed worldwide for its New Year’s Eve celebrations, with Copacabana Beach welcoming approximately 2.5 million visitors annually. Brazil is a popular destination for 2014 as the host country of the FIFA World Cup, with a total of 12 destinations holding matches next summer. Rio’s Estadio de Maracana will welcome visitors to seven matches, including the final on July 13th.Other destinations showing significant increases this December 31st include Sydney, Budapest, Rome and Barcelona. (Traveldailynews.com)</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Boeing 777X Wind Tunnel Testing Under Way</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/fn8%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 150px; height: 77px;" />Boeing announced that low-speed wind tunnel tests have begun for the Boeing 777X, a major milestone in airplane development. Testing started on December 5 at QinetiQ’s test facility in Farnborough, UK. Wind tunnel models allow experts to test many different configurations for the airplane. Low-speed tests measure airplane performance with a variety of high-lift surface settings to simulate takeoff and landing conditions. The low-speed model currently being tested is a 0.05 percent scale model of the baseline 777X, measuring about 4.22 meters (166 inches) long with a wing span of 3.92 meters (154 inches). Hundreds of sensors are embedded in the model to measure pressure to determine the in-flight loads as well as provide valuable diagnostics of the aerodynamic performance of a given design. (Traveldailynews.com)</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Air India will restart the process of joining the Star Alliance, two years after its previous membership bid stalled. At a board meeting held in Vienna on Friday, Star Alliance’s member airlines unanimously agreed to recommence the integration process with India’s national carrier. The Indian national carrier was originally accepted as a future member of Star Alliance in December 2007, but the integration process was halted in July 2011.', 'sortorder' => '2145', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2299', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Dragonair’s Companion Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Dragonair has announced a special companion offer for passengers booking online. Passengers booking online with international credit cards can avail of this offer. Fares begin from 56000 (inclusive of taxes and surcharges) for two passengers travelling together. For four passengers travelling together the fares begin from 53000 including taxes and surcharges. The offer is available from 16 to 31 December 2013 and valid for travel from 16 December 2013 to 31 January 2014. </div> <div> </div> <div> Dragonair currently operates daily flights from Kathmandu to Hong Kong and offers connections to more than 170 destinations around the world offered by its sister airline Cathay Pacific.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Dragonair has announced a special companion offer for passengers booking online. Passengers booking online with international credit cards can avail of this offer. Fares begin from 56000 (inclusive of taxes and surcharges) for two passengers travelling together. For four passengers travelling together the fares begin from 53000 including taxes and surcharges.', 'sortorder' => '2143', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2300', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Pun Wins Ballentines Monthly Medal Final', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Laxman Pun has won the title of Ballantine´s Monthly Medal Final on Saturday played at the Royal Nepal Golf Club (RNGC). Pun accumulated a total of 1029 points to win the title. Neeraj SJB Rana became the runner-up with 991 points and Mithun Rai was the second runner-up with 915 points. </div> <div> </div> <div> Rai also claimed the title of Ballantine´s Golf Tournament played at the RNGC on the same day with 36 points. Rabin R Bijayananda finished second in count back with 34 points in the tournament. Neeraj SJB Rana was awarded the best gross with 28 points.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Laxman Pun has won the title of Ballantine´s Monthly Medal Final on Saturday played at the Royal Nepal Golf Club (RNGC). Pun accumulated a total of 1029 points to win the title. Neeraj SJB Rana became the runner-up with 991 points and Mithun Rai was the second runner-up with 915 points.', 'sortorder' => '2142', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2298', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Qatar To Fly To Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen Airport', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Qatar Airways has announced that it will commence four-weekly passenger services to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport from 22 May 2014. SabihaGökçen Airport will become the airline’s third destination in Turkey after Istanbul Ataturk Airport Ankara. The airline currently operates 10 flights-a-week to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and four-flights-week to Ankara.</div> <div> </div> <div> "Turkey’s aviation industry has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years and we are delighted to be part of this growth,” said Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer. With the addition of Sabiha Gökçen Airport, the number of flights to Turkey will increase from 14 to 18 frequencies each week. According to a statement, the airport will serve travellers from the eastern Asian side of Istanbul in addition to Ataturk Airport. </div> <div> </div> <div> The new route will be served by an Airbus A320 in a 2 cabin configuration, offering 12 Business Class and 132 Economy Class seats. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Qatar Airways has announced that it will commence four-weekly passenger services to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport from 22 May 2014. SabihaGökçen Airport will become the airline’s third destination in Turkey after Istanbul Ataturk Airport Ankara. The airline currently operates 10 flights-a-week to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and four-flights-week to Ankara.', 'sortorder' => '2141', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2297', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Sherpa Wins SuryaNepal Gokarna Monthly Medal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Ang Dorjee Sherpa has won the Surya Nepal Gokarna Monthly Medal played at Gokarna Golf Club on Saturday. Sherpa was declared winner on the count back as three players were tied at four under par -68. Tenzing Palden (68) finished runner-up also on the count back and Suryansh Chaudhary(68) finished third. Robin Rana bagged best gross award with the score of 81 (nine over par). </div> <div> </div> <div> A total of 34 players took part in the tournament sponsored by Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd. President of Gokarna Golf Club Suhrid Ghimire gave away the prizes to the winners of the tournament. The tournament was played under stroke play format with full handicap.</div> <div> </div> <div> After the tenth edition, Babu Sherpa is on top of the leader board of the club championship with 206 points. Mahesh B Karki is second with 190 points. Ang Dorjee Sherpa and Tendi Sherpa are tied third with 160 points. Aditi Ghimire is fifth with 138 points. Ang Dendi Sherpa is at sixth position with 130 points. Daman B Ghale is seventh with 124 points. Tenzing Palden has secured eighth placewith 120 points. Brian Fawcett is at ninth with 116 points. Sonam Ongdi Lama is inside the top 10 list with 112 points. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Ang Dorjee Sherpa has won the Surya Nepal Gokarna Monthly Medal played at Gokarna Golf Club on Saturday. Sherpa was declared winner on the count back as three players were tied at four under par -68. Tenzing Palden (68) finished runner-up also on the count back and Suryansh Chaudhary(68) finished third. Robin Rana bagged best gross award with the score of 81 (nine over par).', 'sortorder' => '2140', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2296', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Biruwa Organized ‘Udhyami Bhetghat’ On Tourism', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> <strong>--By TC Correspondent</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> Biruwa Ventures in association with Udhyami Impact Fund (UIF) organized a tourism-centred programme titled ‘Udhyami Bhetghat’ on December 11. The main objective of the event was to assist entrepreneurs to develop their professional network and aid knowledge sharing within the Nepali entrepreneurial community. The event brought together entrepreneurs from various sectors like travel, tourism and hospitality. </div> <div> </div> <div> According to the organizers, the programme’s main objective was to foster entrepreneurial spirit in the economy. There were series of interactions among the experts and entrepreneurs belonging to different sectors. Similarly, the participants also shared their ideas and experiences with each other.</div> <div> </div> <div> There were 40 participants in the event including Rajendra Suwal, CEO, Nepal Nature dot com travels, Ujjwal Satyal, Executive Director of Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management and Kashi Raj Bhandari, Director of Planning and Monitoring, Nepal Tourism Board. The experts suggested potential sectors through which Nepal can benefit from. </div> <div> </div> <div> Suwal said in the programme that Nepal needs to capitalize on its great culture and natural resources. He also emphasized on the development of eco-tourism. Bhandari focussed on the development of infrastructure to boost tourism in Nepal. He identified three main aspects essential for tourism development. “Conservation of historic monument, war tourism and solving of legal hurdles are three main aspects that should be focused”, said Bhandari. He further added that guerrilla trail has been created in Rolpa and Rukum for the study of War Tourism. Likewise, Ujjwal Satyal said that Nepal can benefit by manufacturing kitchen equipment in the country.</div> <div> </div> <div> Biruwa organizes similar programme every other month focussing on various sectors. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Biruwa Ventures in association with Udhyami Impact Fund (UIF) organized a tourism-centred programme titled ‘Udhyami Bhetghat’ on December 11. The main objective of the event was to assist entrepreneurs to develop their professional network and aid knowledge sharing within the Nepali entrepreneurial community. The event brought together entrepreneurs from various sectors like travel, tourism and hospitality.', 'sortorder' => '2139', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2295', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'International Tourism An Engine For Economic Recovery: UNWTO', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> In the first nine months of 2013, international tourism grew by five per cent, to reach a record 845 million worldwide, according to UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). It says, the number of international tourist arrivals reported by destinations around the world increased by some 41 million between January and September, growing above UNWTO’s initial forecast and creating an important stimulus to the receiving economies. Growth was driven by Europe and Asia and the Pacific, both seeing tourist numbers increase by six per cent.</div> <div> </div> <div> “International tourism continues to grow above expectations, supporting economic growth in both advanced and emerging economies and bringing much needed support to job creation, GDP and the balance of payments of many destinations” said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai. </div> <div> </div> <div> In Europe, the world’s most visited region, international tourist arrivals grew by six per cent led by above-average results in Central and Eastern Europe (+7%) and Southern and Mediterranean Europe (+6%). Asia and the Pacific (+6%) continued to show robust results, bolstered by South-East Asia (+12%). The Americas (+3%) reported comparatively weaker results, with better performance in North America (+4%) and Central America and (+3%). In Africa (+5%) growth was fuelled by the recovery in North Africa (+6%), while the Middle East saw only a marginal increase (+0.3%).</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'In the first nine months of 2013, international tourism grew by five per cent, to reach a record 845 million worldwide, according to UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). It says, the number of international tourist arrivals reported by destinations around the world increased by some 41 million between January and September, growing above UNWTO’s initial forecast and creating an important stimulus to the receiving economies.', 'sortorder' => '2137', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2258', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Qatar To Fly To Dallas', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/tm3%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; width: 150px; height: 131px;" />Qatar Airways has announced that it will be extending its network in the USA by adding Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) as its seventh gateway to the country. According to the airline, the service will start from July 1, 2014.The destination will become Qatar Airways’ second route in Texas. The airline currently operates to Houston non-stop daily from Doha.</div> <div> </div> <div> “It is an exciting start to 2014 that we have announced three new American routes, and we look forward to welcoming our new and loyal passengers on board,’ says a statement from the airline. The Dallas/Fort Worth route will be operated daily with the airline’s flagship Boeing 777-200LR aircraft, which features a two-class design with 42 Business Class lie-flat seats in a 2-2-2 configuration. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-10', 'modified' => '2013-12-10', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Qatar Airways has announced that it will be extending its network in the USA by adding Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) as its seventh gateway to the country.', 'sortorder' => '2100', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falseinclude - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
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A total of 55,245 international visitors arrived in Nepal in the month of November which is less by 4,166 tourists over November 2012. In November 2012, a total of 59,411 tourists visited Nepal by air.</div> <div> </div> <div> Nepal observed a sustained growth in international tourist arrivals since June 2009 but suffered a decline in the second half of 2013. “Experts suggest that </div> <div> the decrease in arrivals in November might be due to the inconsistent air fare to and from Nepal to major gateways and coinciding with the Constituent Assembly election in Nepal on the 19th of November 2013,” says a statement from Nepal Tourism Board. </div> <div> </div> <div> In November 2013, the number of Nepali arrivals from Tribhuwan International Airport declined by 27 per cent compared to the same month last year. A total of 52,970 Nepalis arrived in Nepal in November 2013, whereas this figure was 72,735 in November 2012. It is expected that the forthcoming year in tourism is going to improve as Nepal is heading towards stability.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2014-01-01', 'modified' => '2014-01-01', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'The figures released by the Immigration Office, Tribhuvan International Airport reveal that visitor arrivals in the month of November 2013 by air, have decreased by 7.01 per cent , compared to the same month last year. A total of 55,245 international visitors arrived in Nepal in the month of November which is less by 4,166 tourists over November 2012. In November 2012, a total of 59,411 tourists visited Nepal by air.', 'sortorder' => '2228', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 1 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2384', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Where Will You Go For The New Year Bash?', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> <strong>--By TC Correspondent</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">As New Year is on the brink of arrival, almost all the hotels and restaurants in Kathmandu are organizing grand parties to bid farewell to 2013. Here is a list of few fabulous New Year Eve parties in town where you can eat, drink and be merry while welcoming 2014. </span></div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Hotel Annapurna</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="Hotel Annapurna" src="/userfiles/images/1%20(Copy)(2).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 200px; height: 140px;" />Hotel Annapurna’s New Year Eve Party ‘Infinity Night 2013’ will be held at Poolside Garden of the Hotel from 7 PM to 1 AM. The Party will have live performances by Nima Rumba and Kshitiza Shakya. There will also be Sufi music and Bollywood dances by a dance troop among other attractions. Unlimited Food serving five International Cuisines and premium drinks from Chivas Regal, Glenlivet, Absolut, Jacob’s Creek and Carlsberg are the culinary delights for the evening. Single will have to pay Rs 8,000 and couples Rs 13,500 for the party. At Rs 10,000 plus taxes, the Hotel is providing overnight stay for a couple which includes Champagne Breakfast at The Coffee Shop on 1st January 2014. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza </strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza " src="/userfiles/images/2%20(Copy)(2).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 200px; height: 130px;" />Soaltee Crowne Plaza is organizing one of the biggest New Year’s Eve Party at its Megha Malhar Hall with a musical Broadway titled ‘You are simply the Best’. The programme will feature various international music and dance performances, along with DJs and an exquisite cuisine. An eight-member dance troupe’s modern contemporary and Bollywood dances are the main attraction of the event. Also, there will be live performances by renowned Nepali band Abhaya & The Steam Injuns, and Torsha Sarkar, famous female play back singer of Bollywood. The programme starts 8 PM onwards, and tickets at priced at Rs 8999 for single and Rs 15999 for a couple. The price includes free flow of drinks, snack and dinner. The Hotel will also be giving away Door Prizes of Intercontinental Hotel Stay Voucher, two way airline tickets to international destination of Qatar Airways, complimentary dinner coupons and stay vouchers at other 5 star hotels in Kathmandu. Alfresco Restaurant at Soaltee is offering a 4-course meal at Rs 2000 plus taxes per person. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Hotel Radisson</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="Hotel Radisson" src="/userfiles/images/3%20(Copy)(1).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 200px; height: 143px;" />Hotel Radisson is organizing various events in its cafes and restaurants on 31st December. Euphoria R-XIV is the name of the happening party at Hotel Nepa-Dhuku hall and Waterfall Garden of the Hotel. The prigramme will have dance and DJ sessions from 7 PM onwards along with a lavish buffet dinner. Guests can enjoy unlimited refill of whiskey, vodka, beer, wine and coke in the party. The Hotel is charging Rs 5555 for single and Rs 9999 for a couple. </div> <div> </div> <div> Also, there is a Buffet Dinner at The Fun Café at Rs 3000 plus taxes per person. It includes a complimentary drink, and starts from 6:30 pm onwards. A 5-course meal awaits you at the Olive Garden of the Hotel. It will cost you Rs 3500 plus taxes for veg menu and Rs 4000 plus taxes for non-veg menu. Price includes a complementary drink. Finally, The Corner Bar will be rocking with Trance, Techno and House music. A drink is complimentary with entry fee of Rs 999. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>The Everest Hotel</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="The Everest Hotel" src="/userfiles/images/4%20(Copy)(2).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 200px; height: 146px;" />The Grande Ballroom of the Hotel will be hosting an Eve Party from 8:30 PM to midnight. The programme will have live performances by Sabin Rai and the Electrix Band, dance performances and DJ sessions among other musical events. The tickets are priced at Rs 7,500 per person and Rs 14,000 for a couple. The ticket includes dinner and free flow of Carlsberg, Invenio wines, Red Bull and Pepsi. The Far Pavillion rooftop restaurant of the Hotel is also organizing an Eve Party with live ghazals, muzra and a lavish buffet dinner at Rs 2,200 per person. </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Hotel Shangri-La</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="Hotel Shangri-La" src="/userfiles/images/5%20(Copy)(2).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 200px; height: 148px;" />Hotel Shangri-La’s Eve Party will have live performance by Mukti and Revival as its main attraction. There will also be DJ sessions and other musical programmes. Valet Parking is available for the event, and taxi service is also offered at fixed price. Moreover, there will be a gala dinner and door prizes as well. Shambhala Garden Cafe of the Hotel will host New Year’s Day Bubbly Brunch at Rs 1499 plus taxes per person on 1st January 2014.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-31', 'modified' => '2014-01-07', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Had a little too much fun last night? A few tablespoons of honey, which is packed with fructose, will help speed up your body’s metabolism of alcohol.', 'sortorder' => '2227', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 2 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2348', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Tourism News In Brief (23 - 29 December 2013)', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>New Social Travel Site Delivers Deals Based on Trip Popularity </strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/trsm3%20(Copy)(1).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;width: 250px; height: 123px;" />Friends don’t let friends overpay for travel. That’s the mission of CarryOn.com, a new travel site that leverages the power of group purchasing and social media to find the best fares possible. The site was founded on one simple idea: The more people that follow a trip, the more savings CarryOn delivers. Members choose between following an existing deal or creating their own. As more people follow the same deal, the price starts to drop. Members can save up to 40 percent by following and booking deals. Members earn points toward free travel through CarryOn’s loyalty rewards program by simply opening emails, visiting the site, sharing and following trips, and of course, purchasing deals. Earning points from friend referrals and friend’s trips are a unique and even faster path to free travel. Sign up is free, and CarryOn encourages members to browse and follow existing and trending deals.</div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Boeing Realigns Research & Technology Unit</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/trsm4%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;width: 250px; height: 123px;" />Boeing has announced that it will establish technology research centers in Alabama, California, Missouri, South Carolina and Washington as it continues to lay the foundation for increased competitiveness and future growth. The company will restructure its Boeing Research & Technology organization, the company’s central research-and-development unit, through the establishment of research centers in Alabama, Southern California, St Louis, South Carolina and Seattle. The new centers will operate independently but cooperatively with one another and with Boeing technology centers in Australia, Brazil, China, India, Spain and Russia. The international centers conduct research to benefit the environment, aviation safety, air traffic management and other areas. (Traveldailynews.com)</div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>USD 100 Million Signed at Vietnam-China International Trade and Tourism Fair 2013 </strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/trsm5%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;width: 250px; height: 133px;" />A closing ceremony was held on December 12 in Mong Cai city to close the Vietnam-China International Trade and Tourism 2013. According to the Organizing Board, the Vietnam-China International Trade and Tourism 2013 drew the participation of more than 300 goods booths of 200 Vietnamese enterprises and 121 stores of 91 Chinese companies. During the fair, 10 economic contracts were signed with the total cost of USD 100 million of which, five contracts on trade and five contracts on tourism and production. The Fair is said to be a good chance for the enterprises of the two countries in general and Mong Cai and Dongxing in particular to exchange, introduce their products and promote trade and investment. Also at the ceremony, 19 organizations were granted with merits by QNPPC for their great efforts and excellent achievements in organizing the fair.</div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Travel, Tech and Trends – the 3 T’s of Fiturtech 2014</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/trsm6%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px;width: 250px; height: 99px;" />The Hotel Technological Institute (ITH) and FITUR’s are organizing Fiturtech 2014 in Madrid with the slogan T 3 – Travel, Tech and Trends. The event will review the history of the tourism industry and what the future will advance that opens to the companies, for which innovation, connectivity, online distribution and mobility offer great challenges and promising opportunities. Fiturtech 2014 will bring together the major players in the online travel industry such as Google, TripAdvisor, Rumbo and Logitravel with international hotel chains and upscale Louvre Hotel Group, NH Hotel Group Melia Hotels International, Palladium Hotel Group Iberostar Hotels & Resorts and RoomMate Hotels, among others. The eighth edition of Fiturtech is expected to bring together more than 4,000 professionals from the tourism industry. (Travelandtourworld.com)</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-24', 'modified' => '2013-12-24', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Friends don’t let friends overpay for travel. That’s the mission of CarryOn.com, a new travel site that leverages the power of group purchasing and social media to find the best fares possible. The site was founded on one simple idea: The more people that follow a trip, the more savings CarryOn delivers.', 'sortorder' => '2191', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 3 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2345', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Etihad Signs Codeshare Partnership With AirBaltic', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Etihad Airways and airBaltic have marked the start of direct Riga-Abu Dhabi flights with a ceremony at Riga International Airport in Latvia. Attended by the Latvian Prime Minister, government officials, airline executives, business leaders, travel agents and media, the event also officially kicked off a new Etihad Airways-airBaltic codeshare partnership. “Global reach is beyond the capacity of any single airline and our view is that progress must come through partnership,” said Hareb Al Muhairy, Etihad Airways’ Vice President UAE.</div> <div> </div> <div> From December 17, airBaltic will operate an Airbus A319 aircraft four times a week between the Latvian capital and Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi hub. The aircraft is configured with 14 seats in Business Class and 102 seats in Economy Class. Etihad Airways has placed its ‘EY’ flight code on the new airBaltic operated service, and beyond to 15 cities including Barcelona, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo, Prague, Stockholm and Vienna. Similarly, airBaltic will soon place its ‘BT’ flight code on Etihad Airways flights beyond Abu Dhabi to Cairo, Jakarta, Singapore, Bangkok, Amman and Muscat, says a statement. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-24', 'modified' => '2013-12-24', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Etihad Airways and airBaltic have marked the start of direct Riga-Abu Dhabi flights with a ceremony at Riga International Airport in Latvia. Attended by the Latvian Prime Minister, government officials, airline executives, business leaders, travel agents and media, the event also officially kicked off a new Etihad Airways-airBaltic codeshare partnership. “Global reach is beyond the capacity of any single airline and our view is that progress must come through partnership,” said Hareb Al Muhairy, Etihad Airways’ Vice President UAE', 'sortorder' => '2190', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 4 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2347', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Yeti’s Winter Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Yeti Airlines has announced a new offer for its customers titled ‘Winter Offer’. With this offer, the airline is providing a complimentary stay for two nights at a hotel in Sauraha to the customers purchasing normal fare return ticket to Bharatpur. “This is the time of the year when the elephant race happens here. Our offer will add extra glamour to the visit” said Roshan Regmi, Marketing Manager of Yeti Airlines. The offer is valid until the 31st of January and is only available for Nepali and Indian nationals.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-24', 'modified' => '2013-12-24', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Yeti Airlines has announced a new offer for its customers titled ‘Winter Offer’. With this offer, the airline is providing a complimentary stay for two nights at a hotel in Sauraha to the customers purchasing normal fare return ticket to Bharatpur. “This is the time of the year when the elephant race happens here. Our offer will add extra glamour to the visit” said Roshan Regmi, Marketing Manager of Yeti Airlines. The offer is valid until the 31st of January and is only available for Nepali and Indian nationals.', 'sortorder' => '2189', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 5 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2346', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Jigmay Defends Druk Air Open', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Jigmay Dongstetsang has defended Druk Air Open Golf Tournament played at Gokarna Golf Club on Saturday. Jigmay scored 40 stableford points to win the title. Gokarna Golf Club Amateur Golfer Jigme scored 21 points on the front nine and added 19 on the back nine. Karma Lobsang From Bhutan was runner-up with 38 points. Tashi Ghale scored 36 gross points to claim the best gross award.</div> <div> </div> <div> TG Shrestha won the best senior award with 33 points. Kencho Wangmo from Bhutan was declared ladies winner with 33 points. Rekha Ghimire was Ladies runner-up by scoring 23 points. Saroj Bastakoti made a hole in one on hole no 10. Jigme Lhendup bagged the longest drive award. Tshering Penjore got the closest to the pin and Capt Norbu Sherpa won the most birdies award with 4 birdies on the count back.</div> <div> </div> <div> A total of 99 Golfers including 25 Golfers from Bhutan took part in the annual tournament. The tournament was played under stablford format with 3/4 handicap. CEO of Druk Air Tandin Jamso, President of Gokarna Golf Club Suhrid Ghimire and Managing Director of Danfe Travels Pavitra Karki gave away the prizes to the winners.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-24', 'modified' => '2013-12-24', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Jigmay Dongstetsang has defended Druk Air Open Golf Tournament played at Gokarna Golf Club on Saturday. Jigmay scored 40 stableford points to win the title. Gokarna Golf Club Amateur Golfer Jigme scored 21 points on the front nine and added 19 on the back nine. Karma Lobsang From Bhutan was runner-up with 38 points. Tashi Ghale scored 36 gross points to claim the best gross award.', 'sortorder' => '2188', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 6 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2344', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Festival Of Mammoth Proportion', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> <strong>--By TC Correspondent</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> The Regional Hotel Association Nepal Chitwan is organizing 10th Chitwan Elephant Festival in Sauraha of Chitwan from December 26 to 30. The Association organized a programme at Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) on Sunday to announce the Festival with the theme of 3P- People, Preservation and Prosperity. </div> <div> </div> <div> The major attraction of the 5-day Festival is elephant race and elephant calf football. Apart from these, there will be other activities like elephant beauty contest, ox cart race, horse cart race and canoe race. Visitors will also get the information regarding the elephants and their daily activities. Also, the event will feature cultural activities of Tharu community living in and around Sauraha.</div> <div> </div> <div> According to Keshav Pandey, Media Coordinator of the event, the Festival will promote tourism in a regional and national level. “Apart from bringing in more tourists, the Festival will also promote Sauraha and its neighbouring areas. As there are foreign participants in the event, Nepal will also be promoted in the international arena,” said Pandey. He also informed that the Festival will help in conservation of elephants and will assist in the promotion of the indigenous art, culture and food of Sauraha. “Though the elephant festival appears to be only for entertainment purpose, wildlife preservation and tourism promotion is at the core of the Festival. It will also help in economic development of Sauraha and its residents,” informed Pandey. This year’s Festival is being organized at an investment of three </div> <div> million rupees. </div> <div> </div> <div> Lila Bahadur Baniya, Manager at NTB said that the Board has been promoting these activities since long, and will continue to do so in the future. “The annual elephant festival has played a major role in promoting Sauraha as a major tourist destination. This festival will also convey the message of elephant conservation on national and international level,” said Baniya. </div> <div> </div> <div> The Elephant Festival is being organized since 2004, and is one of the most popular events in Nepal’s tourism scene. The event is attended by thousands of domestic and foreign visitors every year. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-24', 'modified' => '2013-12-24', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'The Regional Hotel Association Nepal Chitwan is organizing 10th Chitwan Elephant Festival in Sauraha of Chitwan from December 26 to 30. The Association organized a programme at Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) on Sunday to announce the Festival with the theme of 3P- People, Preservation and Prosperity.', 'sortorder' => '2186', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 7 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2301', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Tourism Briefs (16 - 22 December 2013)', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Air India Resumes Plan to Join Star Alliance</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/fn5%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 150px; height: 109px;" />Air India will restart the process of joining the Star Alliance, two years after its previous membership bid stalled. At a board meeting held in Vienna on Friday, Star Alliance’s member airlines unanimously agreed to recommence the integration process with India’s national carrier. The Indian national carrier was originally accepted as a future member of Star Alliance in December 2007, but the integration process was halted in July 2011. Air India has experienced a difficult few years, with the Indian Airlines merger, several periods of industrial action and strong competition severely impacting its profits. The state-backed airline has also been forced to rely on several government bailouts in order to stay afloat. But recent years have shown signs of improvement for the national carrier, with pre-tax earnings returning to the black in the 2012-13 financial year, and deliveries of new aircraft, including the fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliner. (Traveldailymedia.com)</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Airlines to Make US$ 20 Billion in 2014</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/fn6%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 150px; height: 111px;" />The world’s airlines will make almost US$20 billion in profits next year, according to the latest forecast from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The figure of US$ 19.7 bn marks an upward revision from the previous full-year profit forecast of US$ 16.4 bn, and will represent 53% increase on the US$12.9bn profits the world’s airlines are expected to make in 2013. IATA said the upward revision reflects “lower jet fuel prices as well as improvements to the industry’s structure and efficiency”. Despite the positive forecast however, margins remain weak at just 2.6 % of revenues, which are forecast to total US$ 743 bn next year. (Traveldailymedia.com)</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Hotel Prices Increase for New Year’s Eve</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/fn7%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 150px; height: 74px;" />Hotel prices have risen across the globe to welcome in 2014. Based on ten popular New Year’s Eve destinations, the largest increase can be found in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro, according to the trivago Hotel Price Index (tHPI) reported monthly by hotel comparison site trivago.co.uk. Prices here are up by 226 per cent, from a December monthly average of £130 to £423 on December 31st. Like Edinburgh, Rio is famed worldwide for its New Year’s Eve celebrations, with Copacabana Beach welcoming approximately 2.5 million visitors annually. Brazil is a popular destination for 2014 as the host country of the FIFA World Cup, with a total of 12 destinations holding matches next summer. Rio’s Estadio de Maracana will welcome visitors to seven matches, including the final on July 13th.Other destinations showing significant increases this December 31st include Sydney, Budapest, Rome and Barcelona. (Traveldailynews.com)</div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Boeing 777X Wind Tunnel Testing Under Way</strong></span></div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/fn8%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: left; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 150px; height: 77px;" />Boeing announced that low-speed wind tunnel tests have begun for the Boeing 777X, a major milestone in airplane development. Testing started on December 5 at QinetiQ’s test facility in Farnborough, UK. Wind tunnel models allow experts to test many different configurations for the airplane. Low-speed tests measure airplane performance with a variety of high-lift surface settings to simulate takeoff and landing conditions. The low-speed model currently being tested is a 0.05 percent scale model of the baseline 777X, measuring about 4.22 meters (166 inches) long with a wing span of 3.92 meters (154 inches). Hundreds of sensors are embedded in the model to measure pressure to determine the in-flight loads as well as provide valuable diagnostics of the aerodynamic performance of a given design. (Traveldailynews.com)</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Air India will restart the process of joining the Star Alliance, two years after its previous membership bid stalled. At a board meeting held in Vienna on Friday, Star Alliance’s member airlines unanimously agreed to recommence the integration process with India’s national carrier. The Indian national carrier was originally accepted as a future member of Star Alliance in December 2007, but the integration process was halted in July 2011.', 'sortorder' => '2145', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 8 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2299', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Dragonair’s Companion Offer', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Dragonair has announced a special companion offer for passengers booking online. Passengers booking online with international credit cards can avail of this offer. Fares begin from 56000 (inclusive of taxes and surcharges) for two passengers travelling together. For four passengers travelling together the fares begin from 53000 including taxes and surcharges. The offer is available from 16 to 31 December 2013 and valid for travel from 16 December 2013 to 31 January 2014. </div> <div> </div> <div> Dragonair currently operates daily flights from Kathmandu to Hong Kong and offers connections to more than 170 destinations around the world offered by its sister airline Cathay Pacific.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Dragonair has announced a special companion offer for passengers booking online. Passengers booking online with international credit cards can avail of this offer. Fares begin from 56000 (inclusive of taxes and surcharges) for two passengers travelling together. For four passengers travelling together the fares begin from 53000 including taxes and surcharges.', 'sortorder' => '2143', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 9 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2300', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Pun Wins Ballentines Monthly Medal Final', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Laxman Pun has won the title of Ballantine´s Monthly Medal Final on Saturday played at the Royal Nepal Golf Club (RNGC). Pun accumulated a total of 1029 points to win the title. Neeraj SJB Rana became the runner-up with 991 points and Mithun Rai was the second runner-up with 915 points. </div> <div> </div> <div> Rai also claimed the title of Ballantine´s Golf Tournament played at the RNGC on the same day with 36 points. Rabin R Bijayananda finished second in count back with 34 points in the tournament. Neeraj SJB Rana was awarded the best gross with 28 points.</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Laxman Pun has won the title of Ballantine´s Monthly Medal Final on Saturday played at the Royal Nepal Golf Club (RNGC). Pun accumulated a total of 1029 points to win the title. Neeraj SJB Rana became the runner-up with 991 points and Mithun Rai was the second runner-up with 915 points.', 'sortorder' => '2142', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 10 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2298', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Qatar To Fly To Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen Airport', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Qatar Airways has announced that it will commence four-weekly passenger services to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport from 22 May 2014. SabihaGökçen Airport will become the airline’s third destination in Turkey after Istanbul Ataturk Airport Ankara. The airline currently operates 10 flights-a-week to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and four-flights-week to Ankara.</div> <div> </div> <div> "Turkey’s aviation industry has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years and we are delighted to be part of this growth,” said Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer. With the addition of Sabiha Gökçen Airport, the number of flights to Turkey will increase from 14 to 18 frequencies each week. According to a statement, the airport will serve travellers from the eastern Asian side of Istanbul in addition to Ataturk Airport. </div> <div> </div> <div> The new route will be served by an Airbus A320 in a 2 cabin configuration, offering 12 Business Class and 132 Economy Class seats. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Qatar Airways has announced that it will commence four-weekly passenger services to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport from 22 May 2014. SabihaGökçen Airport will become the airline’s third destination in Turkey after Istanbul Ataturk Airport Ankara. The airline currently operates 10 flights-a-week to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and four-flights-week to Ankara.', 'sortorder' => '2141', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 11 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2297', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Sherpa Wins SuryaNepal Gokarna Monthly Medal', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> Ang Dorjee Sherpa has won the Surya Nepal Gokarna Monthly Medal played at Gokarna Golf Club on Saturday. Sherpa was declared winner on the count back as three players were tied at four under par -68. Tenzing Palden (68) finished runner-up also on the count back and Suryansh Chaudhary(68) finished third. Robin Rana bagged best gross award with the score of 81 (nine over par). </div> <div> </div> <div> A total of 34 players took part in the tournament sponsored by Surya Nepal Pvt Ltd. President of Gokarna Golf Club Suhrid Ghimire gave away the prizes to the winners of the tournament. The tournament was played under stroke play format with full handicap.</div> <div> </div> <div> After the tenth edition, Babu Sherpa is on top of the leader board of the club championship with 206 points. Mahesh B Karki is second with 190 points. Ang Dorjee Sherpa and Tendi Sherpa are tied third with 160 points. Aditi Ghimire is fifth with 138 points. Ang Dendi Sherpa is at sixth position with 130 points. Daman B Ghale is seventh with 124 points. Tenzing Palden has secured eighth placewith 120 points. Brian Fawcett is at ninth with 116 points. Sonam Ongdi Lama is inside the top 10 list with 112 points. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Ang Dorjee Sherpa has won the Surya Nepal Gokarna Monthly Medal played at Gokarna Golf Club on Saturday. Sherpa was declared winner on the count back as three players were tied at four under par -68. Tenzing Palden (68) finished runner-up also on the count back and Suryansh Chaudhary(68) finished third. Robin Rana bagged best gross award with the score of 81 (nine over par).', 'sortorder' => '2140', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 12 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2296', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Biruwa Organized ‘Udhyami Bhetghat’ On Tourism', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> <strong>--By TC Correspondent</strong></div> <div> </div> <div> Biruwa Ventures in association with Udhyami Impact Fund (UIF) organized a tourism-centred programme titled ‘Udhyami Bhetghat’ on December 11. The main objective of the event was to assist entrepreneurs to develop their professional network and aid knowledge sharing within the Nepali entrepreneurial community. The event brought together entrepreneurs from various sectors like travel, tourism and hospitality. </div> <div> </div> <div> According to the organizers, the programme’s main objective was to foster entrepreneurial spirit in the economy. There were series of interactions among the experts and entrepreneurs belonging to different sectors. Similarly, the participants also shared their ideas and experiences with each other.</div> <div> </div> <div> There were 40 participants in the event including Rajendra Suwal, CEO, Nepal Nature dot com travels, Ujjwal Satyal, Executive Director of Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management and Kashi Raj Bhandari, Director of Planning and Monitoring, Nepal Tourism Board. The experts suggested potential sectors through which Nepal can benefit from. </div> <div> </div> <div> Suwal said in the programme that Nepal needs to capitalize on its great culture and natural resources. He also emphasized on the development of eco-tourism. Bhandari focussed on the development of infrastructure to boost tourism in Nepal. He identified three main aspects essential for tourism development. “Conservation of historic monument, war tourism and solving of legal hurdles are three main aspects that should be focused”, said Bhandari. He further added that guerrilla trail has been created in Rolpa and Rukum for the study of War Tourism. Likewise, Ujjwal Satyal said that Nepal can benefit by manufacturing kitchen equipment in the country.</div> <div> </div> <div> Biruwa organizes similar programme every other month focussing on various sectors. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Biruwa Ventures in association with Udhyami Impact Fund (UIF) organized a tourism-centred programme titled ‘Udhyami Bhetghat’ on December 11. The main objective of the event was to assist entrepreneurs to develop their professional network and aid knowledge sharing within the Nepali entrepreneurial community. The event brought together entrepreneurs from various sectors like travel, tourism and hospitality.', 'sortorder' => '2139', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 13 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2295', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'International Tourism An Engine For Economic Recovery: UNWTO', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> In the first nine months of 2013, international tourism grew by five per cent, to reach a record 845 million worldwide, according to UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). It says, the number of international tourist arrivals reported by destinations around the world increased by some 41 million between January and September, growing above UNWTO’s initial forecast and creating an important stimulus to the receiving economies. Growth was driven by Europe and Asia and the Pacific, both seeing tourist numbers increase by six per cent.</div> <div> </div> <div> “International tourism continues to grow above expectations, supporting economic growth in both advanced and emerging economies and bringing much needed support to job creation, GDP and the balance of payments of many destinations” said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai. </div> <div> </div> <div> In Europe, the world’s most visited region, international tourist arrivals grew by six per cent led by above-average results in Central and Eastern Europe (+7%) and Southern and Mediterranean Europe (+6%). Asia and the Pacific (+6%) continued to show robust results, bolstered by South-East Asia (+12%). The Americas (+3%) reported comparatively weaker results, with better performance in North America (+4%) and Central America and (+3%). In Africa (+5%) growth was fuelled by the recovery in North Africa (+6%), while the Middle East saw only a marginal increase (+0.3%).</div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-17', 'modified' => '2013-12-17', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'In the first nine months of 2013, international tourism grew by five per cent, to reach a record 845 million worldwide, according to UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). It says, the number of international tourist arrivals reported by destinations around the world increased by some 41 million between January and September, growing above UNWTO’s initial forecast and creating an important stimulus to the receiving economies.', 'sortorder' => '2137', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ), (int) 14 => array( 'Article' => array( 'id' => '2258', 'article_category_id' => '99', 'title' => 'Qatar To Fly To Dallas', 'sub_title' => '', 'summary' => null, 'content' => '<div> </div> <div> <img alt="" src="/userfiles/images/tm3%20(Copy).jpg" style="float: right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; width: 150px; height: 131px;" />Qatar Airways has announced that it will be extending its network in the USA by adding Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) as its seventh gateway to the country. According to the airline, the service will start from July 1, 2014.The destination will become Qatar Airways’ second route in Texas. The airline currently operates to Houston non-stop daily from Doha.</div> <div> </div> <div> “It is an exciting start to 2014 that we have announced three new American routes, and we look forward to welcoming our new and loyal passengers on board,’ says a statement from the airline. The Dallas/Fort Worth route will be operated daily with the airline’s flagship Boeing 777-200LR aircraft, which features a two-class design with 42 Business Class lie-flat seats in a 2-2-2 configuration. </div>', 'published' => true, 'created' => '2013-12-10', 'modified' => '2013-12-10', 'keywords' => 'the corporate weekly from Nepal, nepali corporate events – news – interviews – reviews, nepali corporate focus, nepali corporate status and news, news from nepali corporate industry, corporate happenings – events – news from nepal', 'description' => 'Qatar Airways has announced that it will be extending its network in the USA by adding Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) as its seventh gateway to the country.', 'sortorder' => '2100', 'image' => null, 'article_date' => '0000-00-00 00:00:00', 'homepage' => false, 'breaking_news' => false, 'main_news' => false, 'in_scroller' => false, 'user_id' => '0' ) ) ) $current_user = null $logged_in = false $xml = falsesimplexml_load_file - [internal], line ?? include - APP/View/Elements/side_bar.ctp, line 133 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::_renderElement() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 1224 View::element() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 418 include - APP/View/Articles/index.ctp, line 157 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 968 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 200 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 [main] - APP/webroot/index.php, line 117
| Currency | Unit |
Buy | Sell |
| U.S. Dollar | 1 | 121.23 | 121.83 |
| European Euro | 1 | 131.65 | 132.31 |
| UK Pound Sterling | 1 | 142.47 | 143.18 |
| Swiss Franc | 1 | 124.29 | 124.90 |
| Australian Dollar | 1 | 71.69 | 72.05 |
| Canadian Dollar | 1 | 83.90 | 84.32 |
| Japanese Yen | 10 | 10.94 | 11.00 |
| Chinese Yuan | 1 | 17.17 | 17.26 |
| Saudi Arabian Riyal | 1 | 32.27 | 32.43 |
| UAE Dirham | 1 | 33.01 | 33.17 |
| Malaysian Ringgit | 1 | 27.36 | 27.50 |
| South Korean Won | 100 | 9.77 | 9.82 |
Update: 2020-03-25 | Source: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)
| Fine Gold | 1 tola | 77000.00 |
| Tejabi Gold | 1 tola | 76700.00 |
| Silver | 1 tola | 720.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
Source: Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association
| Petrol | 1 Liter | 106.00 |
| Diesel | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
| Kerosene | 1 Liter | 95.00 |
| LP Gas | 1 Cylinder | 1375.00 |
Update : 2020-03-25
