Nepal participates in Tourism and Trade Show in Canada

The Embassy of Nepal participated in a three-day 34th International Tourism and Travel Show 2024 organized at Palais des Congrèss in Montréal, Canada from November 1 to 3, 2024 as part of its economic diplomacy program with a view to promoting tourism of Nepal.

The Embassy set up a solo stall where tourism promotional materials were showcased and distributed to the visitors, according to a press release issued by Nepalese Embassy in Canada. Nepal’s tourism related printed materials, documentaries and visual materials were also displayed during the 3 day exhibition.

Nepali exportable products such as tea, coffee, pashmina shawls, handicrafts, and items portraying Nepal’s artistic and cultural diversity were also showcased.

A large number of visitors were attracted to the Nepali stall and inquired about the touristic attractions in Nepal. They were keen in getting information regarding the season, temperature, connectivity and if Nepal caters to the interests of all age group of visitors.

This is the 34th edition of International Tourism and Travel Show which is one of the largest tourism promotional events in Canada. Tourism promotion entities, travel agencies, tour wholesalers, tour operators, hotels, airlines companies, tour promoters from more than hundred countries had participated in the exhibition. It also included global culinary adventure, seminars on tourism destinations, B2B seminars, performances from various cultural groups among others.

“This type of exhibition plays an important role in promoting Nepal’s tourism,” remarked Sahadev Shrestha, director at the Everest Pioneer Trek, which has been regularly participating in the travel mart for the last four years. While distributing fliers consisting of tourism promotion materials on Nepal, many international visitors have shown interest to visit Nepal in future,” he said adding “some of them have made plan to visit Nepal in the year 2025-26.”