PATA Foundation steps up after Nepal’s tourism disaster

Sep 19, 2026 Media desk No Comment 5 Views

The PATA Foundation launched the Nepal Tourism Recovery Fund to restore livelihoods hit by August 26 flash floods along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli corridors.Fund Focus & OversightTarget groups: Guides, porters, drivers, and homestay, lodge, teahouse, and small-hotel operators who lost homes, gear, and seasonal income.

Support uses: Gear replacement for field workers, refitting lodges, business tools/stock, and repaired community facilities.

Governance: Grants require PATA Foundation Board of Trustees approval with public reporting on funds raised and spent.Industry Strategy & MessagingTargeted

advisories: PATA (led by Chairman Henry Oh and Foundation Chair Andrew Jones) urges avoiding blanket cancellations, noting damage is localized and most of Nepal is open.

How to ContributeOnline donations: PATA Foundation Nepal Recovery Fund (www.patafoundation.org/nepal-tourism-recovery-fund)

Direct/large commitments: Email Foundation@PATA.org

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