
Eos Experience in the Hospitality & Tourism Sector
Hospitality & Tourism have played a major role in shaping Nepal’s economy and still remains of the most lucrative business areas, providing ample business opportunities to both domestic and foreign business enterprises alike. Having said that, Eos has played a key role in working with some of the largest hospitality and tourism enterprises to make Nepal a prime holiday destination.
With an increasing trend of foreign tourists visiting Nepal every year, we have assisted our clients not only in developing new business strategies for the future but have also successfully facilitated transnational partnerships with some of the world’s largest hotel chains.
Our ultimate goal is the further enhancement of the Nepalese Tourism industry by bringing it up to world class standards, thereby further contributing to Nepal’s economic development.
Overview of Hospitality & Tourism Sector
Tourism is one of the few business sectors in Nepal, that despite natural calamities and social unrest has successively grown over the past decade. Nepal is extraordinarily blessed with natural landscapes and diverse animal wildlife, leading to it becoming a prime destination for adventure seeking travelers, the world over.
Hence, tourism in Nepal is unique in that it is successfully incorporates wildlife and environmental protection, making it one of the world’s few pro eco-tourism countries.
- Tourism & Hospitality contributed 8.2% to Nepal’s GDP in 2013, which according to the World Travel and Tourism Counsil is projected to increase to 11% within the next decade
- The number of in-bound tourists, according to Nepalese government statistics has been increasing at a CAGR of 6.65% since 2007
- The sector has seen an estimated US$125 million worth of FDI since 2005
- Most 4 and 5-star hotels are located in either Kathmandu or Pokhara, leaving ample opportunities for similar establishments in tourist destinations like Chitwan, Lumbhini, etc
- 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is allowed in most tourism sub-sectors
