Foreign tourists are staying longer, but spending less in Nepal

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Foreign tourists are staying longer, but spending less in Nepal

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Foreign tourists in Nepal are staying longer with an average stay of 16.34 days, but their daily spending has dropped to $33.09, impacted by weak transport safety, price wars, and political disruptions despite growth in luxury hospitality.

Average tourist stay hit a record 16.34 days in 2025, but daily spending fell to $33.09, the second-lowest on record. Hoteliers blame weak transport safety, price wars and political disruptions for keeping high-value travellers away despite a boom in luxury hospitality.

Politics Markets Travel Nepal tourism foreign tourists spending decline transport safety political disruption luxury hospitality

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