Kathmandu: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Nepal Chapter organized the first-of-its-kind event, the Destination Marketing Conclave (DMC 2023) from 27th to 30th January in Eastern Nepal (Province
1) to explore, promote, discuss and exchange ideas on promoting Province 1 as a promising tourism destination.
With the theme ‘Strengthening Domestic and Cross-Border Tourism’, the conclave brought together over 200 delegates comprising leading destination marketing professionals, industry experts, tour
operators from Nepal, India and Bangladesh, and top tourism stakeholders to discuss the prospects of promoting, expanding and developing tourism prospects in the province 1.
The four-day event comprised three Days of Destination Experience Trips to Bhedetar, Dhankuta, Dharan, and Barah Kshetra followed by a one-day Conclave on 30th January 2023 at Nepalirika Hotel in Morang, Province 1.
Over the course of four days, delegates participated in community
tourism experiences, interactive sessions and engaging panel discussions, learning from industry leaders about unleashing the tourism potential and promoting Cross-Border Tourism with Eastern Nepal.