PATA Nepal Chapter CEO, Mr. Suresh Singh Budal, alongside Mr. Upaul Majumdar, NICE 2025 Goodwill Ambassador for India, undertook a highly productive visit to New Delhi from January 15-17, 2025, to enhance international collaboration for the upcoming Nepal-India-China Expo (NICE 2025). 

The visit focused on strengthening partnerships with PATA India Chapter, a Strategic Partner for NICE 2025, and other leading tourism associations in India, while also engaging with key tourism leaders and industry influencers to enhance industry-wide collaboration and support for NICE 2025, a historic event scheduled for February 24-26, 2025, in Pokhara, Nepal.

During their visit, Mr. Budal and Mr. Majumdar engaged with esteemed leaders and representatives from prominent tourism and hospitality organizations, including:

Mr. Greesh Bindra – A highly respected tourism and hospitality professional.

Mr. Neeraj Malhotra – Chair of the Northern Region, Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI).

Mr. Runnep Shangh, Executive Director, and Ms. Poonam Rajpoot, Manager, PATA India.

Mr. Rajesh Arya, President, and Mr. Pranav Bansal, General Secretary, Global Association of Events and Hospitality Professionals (GAEPH).

Mr. Chander Mansharamani, Vice Chair, and Mr. Anuj Wadhawa, Executive Director, India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB).

Mr. Sharvan Bhalla, Vice President, Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI), along with his team.

Ms. Divita Yadav, Senior Strategic Account Manager, Agoda.

Ms. Priti Khanna, Executive Director, Events and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA).

The discussions focused on collaborative opportunities, leveraging industry expertise, and ensuring a successful NICE 2025 that will serve as a pivotal platform for tourism promotion and for exploring, establishing, and expanding tourism business exchanges between registered sellers and buyers. All dignitaries expressed their support for Nepal's tourism promotion initiative to enhance regional tourism growth and cross-border collaboration.