Monthly Archives: January 2011

UNWTO expresses support for high-value, low-impact tourism development in Bhutan

(Forimmediaterelease.net) UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, has expressed his support for the long-term tourism policy of Bhutan, with its focus on sustainability and quality, on an official visit to the country where he met with acting Prime Minister, Lyonpo Yeshey Zimba … Continue reading

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Bird festival in offing at Koshi Tappu

Preparation for organising a bird festival at Koshi Tappu Wild Life Reserve, known as the main safe haven of birds in the nation, from February 2 has reached to its final stage. Koshi Tappu Reserve is going to organise the … Continue reading

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The transformation of tourism

Roads have the potential to completely transform the land they cut through. Often welcomed by celebrations at the hopes of expected prosperity and modernity, they are heralded as vehicles for development. Along with the introduction of new roads come many … Continue reading

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