NEPAL LEADS INAUGURAL RAINBOW TOURISM CONFERENCE

• Nepal takes a pioneering step in tourism inclusivity with its first Rainbow Tourism Conference, affirming itself as a safe destination for the LGBTQ+ community.
• The single-day international conference was organized by Mayako Pahichan Nepal, a non-governmental organisation in collaboration with Nepal Tourism Board.
• The conference’s main objective is to position Nepal as an LGBT-friendly tourism destination
• The conference saw participation from around 120 individuals, including representatives from sexual minorities, NGOs, activists, writers, and media personnel from various countries such as Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Germany, Spain, and the US.

ABOUT RAINBOW TOURISM:-

• Rainbow tourism, also known as LGBT tourism or gay tourism, caters to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) travelers.
• It is a growing segment of the global tourism industry, with an estimated market value of over $200 billion annually.
• The economic impact of Rainbow tourism can be significant, as LGBT travelers often have higher disposable incomes and tend to spend more on travel compared to other segments.