Yubika Bhandari and Team Announce Candidacy for NATTA Leadership Ahead of August 14 Elections

KATHMANDU – A powerhouse coalition of tourism professionals, led by presidential candidate Yubika Bhandari, has officially announced its candidacy for the upcoming Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) Executive Committee elections, bringing a robust vision for institutional reform ahead of the crucial vote on August 14. Running under the core campaign banner, “Experience to understand. Determination to act. Capability to deliver,” the panel features prominent industry leaders, including Krishna Prasad Dhakal, who is contesting the vital position of Secretary General. In an official campaign statement, the panel emphasized that their alliance is not merely a temporary coalition formed for election purposes but a balanced, highly capable, and responsible team ready to address the critical economic and policy issues currently facing Nepal’s tourism sector.

The group’s comprehensive agenda focuses heavily on the modernization of NATTA, prioritizing digital transformation, aggressive global promotion, and strong policy advocacy with government bodies to protect the commercial interests of tour and travel operators. Industry insiders view the Bhandari-Dhakal panel as a formidable contender capable of navigating the complex shifts in global tourism, noting that each executive candidate brings practical industry knowledge, proven leadership, and a clear understanding of the detailed work required to strengthen the organization. As the election date approaches alongside NATTA’s 59th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kathmandu, campaigning is expected to intensify across the capital, with general members and tourism entrepreneurs closely watching the race to see who will steer Nepal’s apex tourism body into a more progressive era.