Nepal is certainly one of the most beautiful countries I have had the pleasure of visiting, either in a personal or professional capacity. The country is at the early stage of the Tourism Life Cycle with most international visitor activity concentrated in Kathmandu, Pokhera and a number of other centres. The growth in International tourism, particularly in the Asia region, will inevitably bring its own challenges .

 The first quarter of 2014 has seen a busy start to the year for TDI with participation in three significant tourism events.

Tourism Development International's (TDI) September 2013 newsletter reports on how international tourism has sustained its growth in the first half of 2013, and examines how tourists are getting out and about to access their chosen destination’s natural and cultural heritage, thereby providing more product and experience development for tourism operators.