The Nepal Weekly 
May 27, 2025
The PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Nepal Chapter and Nepal Tourism Board, in collaboration with Nepal Airlines, and other prominent tourism associations and partner organizations is all set to organize the 5th edition of Nepal’s premier international travel and tourism trade show—the Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM)—scheduled to take place from June 3 to 5, 2025, at The Hotel Soaltee, Kathmandu, Nepal.
“This year’s edition of HTM holds special significance as it coincides with the Golden Jubilee year of the PATA Nepal Chapter, celebrating 50 years of impactful contributions to Nepal’s tourism development and global connectivity,” reads a statement issued by PATA Nepal. “Additionally, the inauguration day marks a historic milestone—the 75th Anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Annapurna by the legendary French mountaineer Maurice Herzog.” The family of veteran mountaineer Herzog is visiting Nepal to honor this legacy.
Held annually in June in Kathmandu, HTM is Nepal’s flagship international tourism trade show, fostering unparalleled networking, business opportunities, and valuable industry insights among global tourism and hospitality organizations, professionals, and individuals engaged in diverse sectors of the industry.
In its 5th edition, HTM 2025 will bring together a remarkable gathering of global buyers, diverse sellers, travel bloggers, influencers, thought leaders, high-profile speakers, national and international media, travel professionals, and delegates from around the world, according to PATA Nepal Chapter.
Some 700 delegates from 30 plus countries, including more than 100 international guests, and a large representation from Nepal’s public and private tourism sectors are expected at the grand event.
With the overarching theme and vision of positioning “Nepal: Gateway to the Himalayas,” HTM aims to establish Nepal as a premier, year-round travel destination while creating value for all stakeholders through a dynamic platform for promotion, dialogue, and partnership, reads the statement. This year, the focus will be on enhancing insightful conference sessions, destination marketing, and mutually rewarding B2B opportunities between registered sellers and hosted buyers.
The HTM 2025 Conference is being orgganized under the theme “Mountains, Milestones, and Momentum,” which resonates deeply with Nepal’s national tourism narrative.
The conference will host 20+ renowned speakers and thought leaders—both national and international—who will share insights on key topics including:
– Spiritual, Adventure, and Luxury Tourism
– Cultural Intelligence
– Responsible and Sustainable Tourism – Contemporary Market Trends, Current Issues, and Emerging Opportunities for Tourism
