Tourism and Hospitality

Tourism and hospitality are among the most dynamic and influential sectors in Nepal, contributing substantially to employment, investment, and national revenue. With the country renowned for its natural beauty, cultural heritage, trekking destinations, and adventure tourism opportunities, the demand for strong legal and regulatory support in this sector has grown significantly. Bhandari Law offers comprehensive legal services tailored to tourism and hospitality businesses, helping investors, hotel operators, travel companies, adventure service providers, and tourism entrepreneurs navigate Nepal’s regulatory framework with confidence and clarity.

 

Bhandari Law provides end-to-end advisory support for business registration, licensing, and compliance requirements in the tourism sector. We assist clients in obtaining hotel, resort, and lodge operating licenses, travel and trekking agency licenses, adventure tourism permits, and tourism-sector approvals from the Ministry of Toursim, Department of Tourism, Nepal Tourism Board, and local government authorities. Our team ensures that all regulatory filings, environmental compliance documents, safety standards, and operational guidelines are met, enabling tourism businesses to launch and operate legally and efficiently.

 

Commercial contracting is a vital component of the tourism and hospitality industry. Bhandari Law drafts and negotiates agreements related to hotel management, franchise partnerships, travel and trekking services, tourism packages, service-provider contracts, equipment leasing, and vendor arrangements. We also assist hospitality businesses with employment contracts, service agreements, and supplier contracts that ensure operational consistency and reduce risks. By establishing strong contractual frameworks, we help clients protect their business interests and maintain smooth, reliable operations.

 

Bhandari Law also provides tailored legal advisory services for investment and development projects in the tourism and hospitality sector. We assist investors in conducting due diligence, acquiring land, structuring joint ventures, managing foreign investment approvals, and negotiating concession agreements. Our team advises on hotel development projects, resort construction, eco-tourism ventures, luxury hospitality investments, and public–private partnerships (PPPs) for tourism infrastructure. With a deep understanding of Nepal’s investment laws and tourism policies, we help clients turn their tourism visions into sustainable, legally sound realities.

 

Dispute resolution and regulatory compliance are additional areas of expertise for Bhandari Law. We represent tourism businesses in disputes involving service agreements, customer claims, property issues, regulatory penalties, employment conflicts, and contractual disagreements. Whether appearing before regulatory authorities, mediation panels, or courts, we provide strategic, efficient solutions that minimize business disruption. Our team also conducts compliance audits, risk assessments, and internal policy reviews to ensure that hospitality businesses operate responsibly and avoid potential legal challenges.

 

Beyond legal advisory and transactional support, Bhandari Law actively participates in policy advocacy and tourism-sector reform initiatives in Nepal. We collaborate with government agencies, tourism associations, and industry stakeholders to contribute to the development of sustainable tourism laws, ethical standards, safety protocols, and investment-friendly regulatory policies. Our team engages in policy dialogues, helps draft regulatory recommendations, and advocates for a modern, responsible, and globally competitive tourism sector. Through holistic legal services and policy engagement, Bhandari Law empowers tourism and hospitality businesses to thrive while contributing to Nepal’s long-term tourism development goals