Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanashyam Bhandari on Thursday highlighted the resilience of Nepal’s tourism industry in the wake of recent flash floods in Nepal.

Speaking as a special guest at the inaugural ceremony of the 13th Asian Tourism Fair (ATF), being held in Dhaka from September 17-19, Ambassador Bhandari emphasised that Nepal is open to tourists.

He said Nepal’s tourism industry remains largely operational and encouraged visitors to continue travelling to Nepal.

The Ambassador also stressed the importance of strengthening tourism cooperation and promoting greater people-to-people exchanges between Bangladesh and Nepal.

A 10-member delegation comprising representatives from Nepali tour operators and travel agencies is participating in the 13th ATF.

The three-day 13th Asian Tourism Fair (ATF) 2026, showcasing travel and tourism offerings from home and abroad, began in Dhaka on Thursday at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB).

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat addressed the inaugural ceremony of the three-day 13th Asian Tourism Fair in Dhaka as the chief guest.

Endorsed by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism and supported by BPC and the Bangladesh Tourism Board, this year's fair is featuring over 200 organisations from 10 countries, including Bangladesh, across nearly 300 booths in three halls.

Hotels, resorts, tour operators, travel agents, airlines, public and private tourism bodies, and foreign missions are showcasing their products and services along with attractive offers for visitors.

Cultural performances from Bangladesh, Nepal and the Philippines will be held every evening.