Uniting North East, Nepal and Bhutan
The SAATO conference was recently held in Sikkim and focused on strengthening ties within the region as well as with neighbouring countries with a shared heritage and history like Nepal and Bhutan. Generation of tourism jobs remains a prime concern in this diverse region. More adventure tour operators are to be provided hands-onmanagement training especially for mountaineering related activities on Nepal-Sikkim border areas. Buddhism, monsoons and festivals were some other themes touched upon for future growth potential.
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