KATHMANDU: The Bagmati provincial government is monitoring challenges facing the hotel industry and working to address concerns raised by hoteliers, Minister for Industry, Tourism, Labour and Transport Rajendra Prajapati said.

Speaking at a festive greetings exchange programme organised by Hotel Association Nepal (HAN), Thamel Special Zone, in Kathmandu on Thursday, Prajapati said the provincial government was working to support the sustainable development of the hospitality sector.

The event was organised ahead of Dashain, Tihar, Nepal Sambat and Chhath, bringing together hoteliers, government officials, security personnel and tourism industry representatives.

HAN President Binayak Shah highlighted the challenges confronting the hotel industry and called for cooperation between the government and tourism stakeholders to address sector-related concerns and strengthen hospitality services.

The programme began with a welcome address by HAN Secretary General and Thamel Special Zone Coordinator Sajan Shakya. Participants included Bagmati Province Tourism Office chief Pawan Kumar Pokhrel, HAN Treasurer Youb Raj Shrestha, HAN-Bagmati President Ram Sunder Bake, Tourist Police chief Bishwaraj Adhikari and representatives of the hotel and tourism sectors.

The gathering provided a forum for industry representatives and government officials to exchange views and festive greetings.