Tourism and economic development in Nepal.
Agarwal, Manoj Kumar
Tourism and economic development in Nepal. Book - New Delhi Northern Book Centre 2006 - xxi,354p.
Contents Preface v List of Tables xv List of Graphs xvii List of Boxes xviii List of Maps xviii Abbreviations xix 1. Introduction 1 1.1. Background 1 1.2. Review of Literature 5 1.2.1. Tourism Defined 5 1.2.2. Definition by League of Nations 10 1.2.3. United Nations-Rome Conference 11 1.2.4.Motivation to Travel 13 1.2.5. Barriers to Travel 16 1.2.6. Approach to Sustainable Action Programme in Travel and Tourism 17 1.3. Classification of Tourism 18 .3.1.Domestic and International Tourism 18 .3.2.Inter Regional and Intra Regional Tourism 19 .3.3. Characteristics of Tourism 23 .3.4. Review on Tourism in Nepal 24 .3.5. Tourism Infrastructure Development Project 34 1.4. Expectation of Tourism for Development 39 1.5. Objectives 40 References 42 2. General Features of Nepalese Economy 2.1.General Profile 2.1.1.Location 2.1.2. Economic Geography 2.1.3.Administrative Division 2.1.4.Political Set-up 2.1.5. Language and Religion 2.2.Demographic Profile 2.2.1.Population Growth in Nepal 2.3.Economic Profile of Nepal 2.3.1.Growth of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 2.3.2.Sectoral Composition 2.3.3.Some Important Macro-Economic Indicators 2.4. Nepalese Economy in SAARC Nations 2.4.1.Human Poverty Index 2.4.2.Consumption of Electricity 2.4.3. Human Development 2.5.Conclusion References 3. Pattern of Tourism Development in Nepal 3.1. Flow of Tourists to Nepal 3.2. Average Length of Stay 3.3. Air and Land Routes of Tourist Arrival 3.4. Nepal and World Tourism 3.5.Pattern of Tourist Inflow in Nepal 3.6.Purpose of Visit 3.7.Pattern of Airlines' Expansion 3.8.Growth of Hotel Industry in Nepal 3.9.Manpower Development 3.10.Growth of Travel and Trekking Agencies 3.11.Growth of Rafting Agencies 3.12.Growth of Tourist Arrival from India 3.13.Conclusion References 4. Impact of Tourism on the Economy 4.1.Introduction 4.2.Pattern of Sectoral Development 4.3.Structure of GDP 4.4.Inter-Sectoral Relations in Nepal 4.5.Pattern of Tourist Expenditure 4.6.Earnings from Tourism and Government Expend 4.7.Conclusion References 5. Tourism and Globalization of Nepalese Economy 5.1.Background 5.2.Patterrw)f Foreign Trade in Nepal 5.2.1.Growth of Foreign Trade 5.2.2.Composition of Foreign Trade 5.3.Role of Tourism 5.4.Role of Foreign Collaboration in Tourism 5.5.Foreign Participation in Tourism Related Activiti 5.6.Expert's Views on Tourism and Globalization of Nepalese Economy 5.6.1.Evolve Tourism Strategy that is Suitable forr the Country as a Whole 5.6.2.Promote Distributive Justice through Globalization 5.6.3.Market Nepal as a Single Destination 5.6.4.Encourage Market Research for Globalization and Tourism 5.6.5.Role of Royal Nepalese Embassies and Consulate for Globalization and Tourism Promotion 5.6.6.Establish and Develop a Centre of Excellence of Ayurved 5.6.7.FDI, Globalization and Trade DevelopiH1 through Tourism in Nepal 5.6.8.Globalization, Investment, Trade and Services 5.6.9.Tourism is a Process of Imagination and vision 5.6.10.Film Shooting and Globalization of Nepal 5-7.Conclusion References Appendix 5.1.Details of Licensed Restaurants Under the Joint Venture Industries in Nepal as of 15 July, 2001 189 5.II.Details of Approved Restaurants Under the Joint Venture Industries in Nepal as of 15 July, 2001 190 5.III.Details of Hotels & Resorts Operating Under Joint Venture Industries in Nepal as of 14 May, 2003 191 6. Review of Tourism Policies in Nepal 198 6.1.Introduction 198 6.2.Policies Under Different Five Year Plans 199 6.3.Policies and Programmes Under Globalization in Nepal 219 6.3.1. Tourism Council (1992) 219 6.3.2. National Civil Aviation Policy (1993) 222 6.3.3.Tourism Policy (1995) 224 6.3.4.Visit Nepal Year 1998 225 6.3.5. Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) 227 6.3.6.Destination Nepal, 2002-04 231 6.3.7.Tourist Police 233 6.3.8.Organization and Function of Tourism Ministry 333 6.3.9.Government Incentives for Private Investment 243 6.4.Plan Expenditure on Tourism 247 6.5.Development Expenditure for Tourism and Aviation 249 6.6.External Assistance for Tourism Promotion 252 6.7.Views of Experts on Policies to Promote the Tourism Sector 254 6.8.Conclusion 258 References 259 Appendix 262 6.1.Policies and Institutions 262 6.2.Organization and Functions of MOCTCA 269 7. Constitutional and Legal Framework for Tourism Sector 272 7.1.Introduction 272 7.2.Existing Legal Mechanism 273 7.3.Legal Problems and Strategies 275 7.4.Conclusion 287 References 288 8. Chronological Highlights on Tourism in Nepal 289 8.1.Background 289- 9. Conclusion and Policy Suggestions 313 9.1. Overall View 313 9.2. Conclusion 322 9.3. Policy Suggestions 323 Annexure 1. Existing Tourism Product Areas of Nepal 329 2. List of Journals, Magazines, Bulletins, News Letters related to Tourism in Nepal 330 3. Institutions Imparting Education and Training in Tourism, Nepal 331 4. Agencies Producing Information related to Tourism Sector in Nepal 332 5. Tourism Institutions 333 Public Sector Institutions 333 Private Sector Institutions 334 Research, Consultancy Firms, Educational Institutions 335 International Supporting Agencies 335 6. List of Experts Interviewed 337 Bibliography 342 A. Books 342 B. Journals and Reports 346 C. Government Publications and Reports 350 D. Newspapers and Magazines 350 Index 351
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Tourism and economic development in Nepal. Book - New Delhi Northern Book Centre 2006 - xxi,354p.
Contents Preface v List of Tables xv List of Graphs xvii List of Boxes xviii List of Maps xviii Abbreviations xix 1. Introduction 1 1.1. Background 1 1.2. Review of Literature 5 1.2.1. Tourism Defined 5 1.2.2. Definition by League of Nations 10 1.2.3. United Nations-Rome Conference 11 1.2.4.Motivation to Travel 13 1.2.5. Barriers to Travel 16 1.2.6. Approach to Sustainable Action Programme in Travel and Tourism 17 1.3. Classification of Tourism 18 .3.1.Domestic and International Tourism 18 .3.2.Inter Regional and Intra Regional Tourism 19 .3.3. Characteristics of Tourism 23 .3.4. Review on Tourism in Nepal 24 .3.5. Tourism Infrastructure Development Project 34 1.4. Expectation of Tourism for Development 39 1.5. Objectives 40 References 42 2. General Features of Nepalese Economy 2.1.General Profile 2.1.1.Location 2.1.2. Economic Geography 2.1.3.Administrative Division 2.1.4.Political Set-up 2.1.5. Language and Religion 2.2.Demographic Profile 2.2.1.Population Growth in Nepal 2.3.Economic Profile of Nepal 2.3.1.Growth of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 2.3.2.Sectoral Composition 2.3.3.Some Important Macro-Economic Indicators 2.4. Nepalese Economy in SAARC Nations 2.4.1.Human Poverty Index 2.4.2.Consumption of Electricity 2.4.3. Human Development 2.5.Conclusion References 3. Pattern of Tourism Development in Nepal 3.1. Flow of Tourists to Nepal 3.2. Average Length of Stay 3.3. Air and Land Routes of Tourist Arrival 3.4. Nepal and World Tourism 3.5.Pattern of Tourist Inflow in Nepal 3.6.Purpose of Visit 3.7.Pattern of Airlines' Expansion 3.8.Growth of Hotel Industry in Nepal 3.9.Manpower Development 3.10.Growth of Travel and Trekking Agencies 3.11.Growth of Rafting Agencies 3.12.Growth of Tourist Arrival from India 3.13.Conclusion References 4. Impact of Tourism on the Economy 4.1.Introduction 4.2.Pattern of Sectoral Development 4.3.Structure of GDP 4.4.Inter-Sectoral Relations in Nepal 4.5.Pattern of Tourist Expenditure 4.6.Earnings from Tourism and Government Expend 4.7.Conclusion References 5. Tourism and Globalization of Nepalese Economy 5.1.Background 5.2.Patterrw)f Foreign Trade in Nepal 5.2.1.Growth of Foreign Trade 5.2.2.Composition of Foreign Trade 5.3.Role of Tourism 5.4.Role of Foreign Collaboration in Tourism 5.5.Foreign Participation in Tourism Related Activiti 5.6.Expert's Views on Tourism and Globalization of Nepalese Economy 5.6.1.Evolve Tourism Strategy that is Suitable forr the Country as a Whole 5.6.2.Promote Distributive Justice through Globalization 5.6.3.Market Nepal as a Single Destination 5.6.4.Encourage Market Research for Globalization and Tourism 5.6.5.Role of Royal Nepalese Embassies and Consulate for Globalization and Tourism Promotion 5.6.6.Establish and Develop a Centre of Excellence of Ayurved 5.6.7.FDI, Globalization and Trade DevelopiH1 through Tourism in Nepal 5.6.8.Globalization, Investment, Trade and Services 5.6.9.Tourism is a Process of Imagination and vision 5.6.10.Film Shooting and Globalization of Nepal 5-7.Conclusion References Appendix 5.1.Details of Licensed Restaurants Under the Joint Venture Industries in Nepal as of 15 July, 2001 189 5.II.Details of Approved Restaurants Under the Joint Venture Industries in Nepal as of 15 July, 2001 190 5.III.Details of Hotels & Resorts Operating Under Joint Venture Industries in Nepal as of 14 May, 2003 191 6. Review of Tourism Policies in Nepal 198 6.1.Introduction 198 6.2.Policies Under Different Five Year Plans 199 6.3.Policies and Programmes Under Globalization in Nepal 219 6.3.1. Tourism Council (1992) 219 6.3.2. National Civil Aviation Policy (1993) 222 6.3.3.Tourism Policy (1995) 224 6.3.4.Visit Nepal Year 1998 225 6.3.5. Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) 227 6.3.6.Destination Nepal, 2002-04 231 6.3.7.Tourist Police 233 6.3.8.Organization and Function of Tourism Ministry 333 6.3.9.Government Incentives for Private Investment 243 6.4.Plan Expenditure on Tourism 247 6.5.Development Expenditure for Tourism and Aviation 249 6.6.External Assistance for Tourism Promotion 252 6.7.Views of Experts on Policies to Promote the Tourism Sector 254 6.8.Conclusion 258 References 259 Appendix 262 6.1.Policies and Institutions 262 6.2.Organization and Functions of MOCTCA 269 7. Constitutional and Legal Framework for Tourism Sector 272 7.1.Introduction 272 7.2.Existing Legal Mechanism 273 7.3.Legal Problems and Strategies 275 7.4.Conclusion 287 References 288 8. Chronological Highlights on Tourism in Nepal 289 8.1.Background 289- 9. Conclusion and Policy Suggestions 313 9.1. Overall View 313 9.2. Conclusion 322 9.3. Policy Suggestions 323 Annexure 1. Existing Tourism Product Areas of Nepal 329 2. List of Journals, Magazines, Bulletins, News Letters related to Tourism in Nepal 330 3. Institutions Imparting Education and Training in Tourism, Nepal 331 4. Agencies Producing Information related to Tourism Sector in Nepal 332 5. Tourism Institutions 333 Public Sector Institutions 333 Private Sector Institutions 334 Research, Consultancy Firms, Educational Institutions 335 International Supporting Agencies 335 6. List of Experts Interviewed 337 Bibliography 342 A. Books 342 B. Journals and Reports 346 C. Government Publications and Reports 350 D. Newspapers and Magazines 350 Index 351
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