Tourism industry has contributed massively in the economic development of Nepal ever since the introduction of Tourism in Nepal. Tourism industry has directly or indirectly enhanced diverse sectors and lives of people through employment opportunities at central as well as grass roots level and growth of various profitable business associated with the industry. Tourism industry also has been contributing towards  national economic development through foreign exchange and revenue generation fro both governmental and non governmental sectors of Nepal.

As per the report of world bank , tourism industry in Nepal as contributed about 6.7% of  GDP and total impact of tourism industry into the Nepali Economy was USD 2.2. billion. Additionally 6.7% of employment or over one million direct and indirect jobs are supported by the tourism industry. Tourism Industry in Nepal has been impacting significantly to improve national economy as well as micro economy of most remote and resource constrained regions of Nepal.

Nepal Convivial considers Sustainable Tourism as a key goal of the company and constantly develops programs, practices and approaches that contributes towards its long term development. Nepal Convivial has developed clear set of Sustainable Tourism policies to promote standard corporate practices that reduce negative impact on environment, economic and socio culture of the nation.Our sustainability standards are implemented throughout comprehensive internal and external operations of the company to ensure effective sustainability management.

In overall, Nepal Convivial contemplates full account  of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts and addressing the needs of tourists, environment and the industry. Effective sustainable tourism approaches ultimately delivers greater rewards for business and at the same time greater benefits to environment and communities living in touristic destinations. However growing of the industry also produces huge effects on cultural assets, nature, environment and social frameworks. At this point of industry’s growth and development, nature and environment faces depletion and destruction unknowingly, if caring and protection is being ignored, which ultimately have huge negative impact on the tourism industry. Therefore Nepal Convivial has set following key Sustainable Tourism objectives and approaches to achieve those objectives:

Nepal Convivial’s Sustainable Tourism Objectives:

1.Green, Resilient and inclusive development

Nepal Convivial promotes sustainable and inclusive tourism in Nepal protected areas so that revenue generated through national park and conservation areas can essentially source funding for biodiversity conservation. We always recommend our customer to visit those areas.

2.Protecting Environment and Nature

Our teams are constantly trained for sensible tourism and full trainings are provided to work environment friendly throughout the tour. Our sustainability policy prohibit any activity that has negative impact on environment and nature. We also work closely with the government to protect nature and environment.

3.Local and Rural Economic development

We have created employment opportunity to those living under poverty and living in remote by involving their expertises with our company. Therefore our company has been a source of income to many people from rural areas. We always prioritise use of home stays, local lodges and hotels for accommodation during the trekking tour, so that locals in the region can benefit economically.

4.Customer satisfaction

Nepal Convivial operates environment friendly to provide fully customised and high standards of services during the trekking tour. We work best to create a lifetime memory to our customers, so that frequent bookings are achieved through full satisfaction and ultimately enhances tourism industry.

5.Social and cultural development

Nepal Convivial constantly encourages social and cultural development through awareness as they are key assets of sustainable tourism. We always promote social and cultural tours to all our customers and at the same time, we welcome, respect and celebrate diversity in people, culture and lifestyles.

6.Pollution free Tourism Sites

pollution is biggest enemy of sustainable tourism in cities like kathmandu, therefore, we actively take part  and organise campaigns like river cleaning, temple cleaning, city cleaning, trash collection etc. We organise workshops on prevention of water pollution, air pollution and land pollution.

7.Development of new tourism sites

Nepal Convivial conducts research on possible new routes for trekking that could fulfil the needs of tourists. We also work closely with government and tourism board of Nepal to suggest new and alternatives routes and destinations that has not been explored yet.