KATHMANDU: Nepal is all set to host the eighth edition of the South Asian Travel Award (SATA) in Kathmandu on September 19-20.    
The organisers said that the event to confer awards will be attended by the representatives of over 250 hotels, travel agencies, airlines and media from six countries.  

Speaking at a press conference held in the capital on Monday to share information about the event, the organizers said that 44 awards in various categories would be distributed on the occasion. Those excelling in the hospitality in South Asian region would be conferred with the awards, added the organisers.

The event, which will feature trade and entrepreneurship exchanges on travel, is supported by Nepal Tourism Board and the Hotel Association Nepal. The Malla Hotel and Aloft Hotel are the event partners.    
During the press meet, Vice Chairman of Nepal Tourism Board, Ram Prasad Sapkota, said the SATA would play a significant role in promoting tourism and hospitality businesses.    
Executive Chief of Board, Nandini Lahe Thapa, expressed pleasure to host such an event in Nepal, which could help prop up tourism development.    
Chairman of the Hotel Association Nepal, Binayak Shah, expressed belief that the award handover programme would be helpful to revive tourism which suffered much in the recent past.    
Chief Executive Officer of the Hotel Association of Nepal, Tek Bahadur Mahat, is one of the jury members from Nepal for the award selection. -- RSS