By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Apr. 13: Stakeholders have said that air pollution is increasingly affecting the tourism sector. They have raised concerns that tourists visiting the country are shortening or canceling their trips due to high levels of air pollution.
Speakers at an interaction programme titled “Impact of Air Pollution on the Tourism Sector” organised on Saturday by the Nepal Forum of Environmental Journalists (NEFEJ) and the Nepal Tourism Board said that when Kathmandu is listed among the most polluted cities in the world, it negatively impacts the tourism industry.
They said that air pollution disrupts regular flights, causes various health issues and disappoints tourists who are unable to enjoy mountain…
