Nepal participated in a special event titled “Adventure Connect” organized by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) on Wednesday at Nuna Kitchen & Bar, Queen Street, Canada.
The event saw the participation of more than 40 leading travel operators, media representatives, and local travel business representatives from Canada, alongside tourism professionals and businesses from Nepal and other countries. According to Shahadev Shrestha, founder of Everest Pioneer Trek, the event provided an excellent platform for international travel professionals to network and discuss new business opportunities. He expressed hope that such events would contribute to the growth and prosperity of Nepal’s tourism sector in the coming years. The event, designed to facilitate networking and coordination among experts from various stakeholders of the travel industry, featured presentations from Julia Williams, Community Lead for North America at ATTA, and Marvic Gil, a tourism specialist from Peru.
Julia Williams shared insights into the growth of adventure tourism in Peru and discussed key upcoming adventure tourism events for the next year. She also compared the tourism destinations of Peru and Nepal, highlighting the popularity of trekking, adventure sports, and cultural experiences in Peru. Marvic Gil discussed Peru’s upcoming tourism plans and offered fresh perspectives on the tourism industry, including preparations for ATTA’s 2025 events.
Likewise, Shahadev made a detailed presentation on Nepal’s adventure tourism destinations and its rich cultural and historical heritage. Nepal’s tourism sector is vibrant and diverse, offering visitors not only adventure travel but also an extraordinary blend of historical sites and rich cultural experiences, he pointed out.
“Adventure Connect” is a major networking event organized by ATTA that brings together adventure tourism professionals and business operators in one place, offering a platform to exchange experiences and knowledge. The event serves as a key forum for promoting various travel destinations, fostering partnerships between travel operators and destination management companies, and exploring new business opportunities.
