In what is seen as a breakthrough, 15,000 copies of ‘Himalayas Nepal’ magazine will be available from 1,600 stores of WH Smith across UK, from Thursday. WH Smith is one of the biggest book & stationary stores in the UK.
Ambassador Chalise with editor of Himalayas Nepal magazine Raja Ram Giri
Ambassador Chalise with editor of Himalayas Nepal magazine Raja Ram Giri
“This is a historic day for entire Nepal tourism industry,” said Raja Ram Giri, editor of the Himalayas Nepal publications while launching the 15th edition of the magazine amidst a function in London on Wednesday. Himalayas Nepal is the first and only Nepali tourism magazine being published quarterly in UK since 1998.
“Besides our partnership with WH Smith from 15 issue onwards, Himalayas Nepal will feature neighbouring Bhutan, Tibet, Sikkim and Darjeeling regularly to provide readers information not only on Nepal but on the whole region and promote Kathmandu as a regional hub and gateway to the Himalayas”, said Giri.
“This is a laudable initiative taken by the publishers, the magazine being available in WH Smith means it will help millions of British citizens to know Nepal and her tourism prospects,” said Dr Suresh Chandra Chalise, Nepali ambassador to the United Kingdom, and chief guest at the program. He also appreciated the role played by the magazine and Mr Giri in promoting Nepal in the UK for the last several years. He also expressed hope that the magazine will help Nepal Tourism Year 2011 campaign in many ways.
Coinciding with the same evening, Jet Airways, one of the main carriers connecting London to Kathmandu has tied up with West East Travel to provide best rate and best services to those flying aboard Jet Airways. Nepalese living in the UK as well as British who buy ticket through West East travel will get Ł10 refund while sending money to Nepal through Samsara Nepal in UK plus 5kg extra baggage allowance.
Yared Bizuneh, Marketing Manager of Jet Airways in the UK, made a special presentation about the airline and how this partnership between West East, Jet Airways and Samsara Nepal Financial Services will benefit the Nepalese as well as British travellers visiting Nepal.
Kevin Huynh, Managing Director of the West East Travel, said he was delighted to work with one of the best airlines and best people - Nepalese residing in the UK. He assured that the company will not only provide cheapest fare for those travelling to Nepal but will work very closely with Nepali organisations to promote Nepal in the UK.
Around a hundred tour, travel operators including Walks Worldwide, Exodus, Trans Indus, Indus Tours, KE Adventure, representative of NRNs in the UK, Nepali associations heads, local and national media representatives participated in the evening. Raffle draw announcing free flight to Nepal for one person, food and drink courtesy Jet Airways and West East Travel were other highlights of the evening. nepalnews.com |
