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10 - Days Tsum valley Short Trek is a situated in northern part of Gorkha district in Nepal Himalayan region. Tsum valley Home stay trek is rich in ancient cultural and religion. Tsum valley trek 10 days is world's remote Himalaya valley in Nepal which was also a restricted region till 2008.

Short Manaslu Circuit trek - 12 Days is one of the newly introduced special trekking Packages in order to assist our valuable clients across the globe who likes to discover this intact wilderness and rich local culture territory. This trip provides you the wonderful occasion of exploring Manaslu trek region which is gorgeous by Manaslu Himal (8,163m/26,781ft) ancients Buddhist Monastery, delightful villages, lakes, River, waterfalls, local Culture and traditional. Manaslu Circuit trek lies inside (MCAP) Manaslu Conservation Area Project which was established in 1998 in order to Conservation and project wildlife habitat and nature.

Gosaikunda lake trek - 5 Days is one of the best and short trips in Langtang national park region. The main and final goal of the trip is to reach the well-known Gosainkunda Lake, perceived as a holy Lake by Hindu and Buddhist peoples.Besides a pleasant walk this trek offers overwhelming views of all Himalayan ranges like Manaslu Himal (8,154m) , Ganesh Himal (7675m) , Tibet Himal, Langtang II 6585m, Langtang Lirung (7215m) and Surya Kunda Himal, etc.

Gosaikunda Lake Trekking is famous for its scenic beauty and delightful mountains views. It is one of the best trekking destination of the world. The Gosaikunda Lake trekking 7 nights 8 days trek is one of the best and short trip in Nepal Himalayan region. It will give you a glance into the different scenery, cultural and natural of Nepal Himalayans, Gosaikunda Lake is a sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists.

Langtnag valley trek Solo in Nepal is the most popular trekking trail of Nepal Himalayan region.Himalayan local guide is proud to present the itinerary of Langtang Valley short trip. The trail of 8 - Days Langtang valley trek Solo is starting with bus drive 7/8 Hrs from Kathmandu City to Shyabrubesi, Trekking will be start Shyabrubesi Town and crosses Bhote koshi river, Old Shyabrubesi and following the Langtang Valley Khola with passing beautiful green Lush forest with pine trees and Rhododendron trees.

Mohare Danda trek 10 Days is new trekking destination in the Annapurna region. It is one of the short and an easy trip in Nepal Himalayas. This journey is a combination of a naturally garlanded and beautiful environment. Mohare Danda Trek provides a suggestion of Annapurna's secreted Valley, experiences of beautiful parts as well as knows hidden valleys, local traditional, ethnic and lifestyle.

Mohare Danda Trek is one the new hiking trails in the Annapurna Himalayas region. It's short and an easy trekking destination in Nepal, this trek is a combine of a naturally garlanded and beautiful environment.

Jomsom Muktinath trek is one of the amazing short treks in Mustang region. This Trekking offers Great views of Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri(8165m), Tukche peak (6910m), Nilgiri Himal (7065m), Tibet peak and most Beautiful places are (Muktinath) (Hindus Temple and Buddhist Monastery), Apple Garden of (Marpha Village), (Natural Hot spring at tatopani village), (natural panorama Mountains view from poon hill sunrise and sunset.

Ghorepani (2860m) poon Hill (3210m) panorama local adventure trek with Himalayan local guide.This trek is one of the beautiful and short trips in the Annapurna region of Nepal.

12 - Nights 13 Days Annapurna circuit Short and Solo Trek is one of the popular and typical trek routes on the Annapurna Himalayan region, Which will let you have a gigantic experience of a trek in the Annapurna area of Nepal, takes you wide range of incredible White Mountains views of Annapurna ranges, Manaslu ranges, Dhaulagiri range and many more, etc.

WITH THE TENNESSEE River winding through downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, as a backdrop, Mitch Patel, president and CEO of Vision Hospitality Group, welcomed nearly 300 guests to a formal gala recognizing his company's 25th anniversary on Thursday. Among the guests were local officials, brand leaders, some of Patel's fellow hoteliers and the VHG employees who he said made it all possible. "I know many of you are tired and have early flights tomorrow, so I'll do my best to keep this short but I have a lot of people to thank, I'm sorry," Patel said in his speech near the end of the gala, following many presentations and a full dinner on the terrace at the Hunter Museum of American Art. The museum is next door to The Edwin Hotel, one of VHG's several boutique hotels in Chattanooga alone. Some guests for the gala also enjoyed complimentary housing at The Edwin for the special anniversary event, which was announced in March.

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT may have expanded an immigrant visa program that can bring more workers to the U.S. to ease the labor shortage but processing those visas may still be delayed due to a pandemic-related backlog. A group of lawmakers recently wrote a letter to the Department of State urging the agency to bring that processing back to pre-COVID levels. The letter, sent by Reps. Darren Soto, a Florida Democrat, and Peter Meijer, a Michigan Republican, along with 86 other Congress members says visa processing has been slowed by procedures put in place at the beginning of the pandemic but which are no longer needed because testing and vaccines are so readily available. "[Pandemic restrictions] disrupt the reopening of American businesses. According to the U.S. Travel Association, international visitor spending in the U.S. dropped by 76 percent in 2020, leading to the loss of $141 billion and 1.1 million American jobs," the letter said. the letter said. "As international and domestic travel begin to recover, many travel businesses rely on H-2B and J1 visas to meet short-term and seasonal workforce demands that cannot otherwise be filled. With such a significant portion of U.S. visa processing sites fully or partially closed, travel businesses will not have the international visitors or the temporary workers they need to generate a speedy and robust recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic."

TRAVELERS ACROSS THE world are increasingly opting for short-haul destinations and making last-minute bookings over planned trips, according to a report from OYO Rooms. With a steady rise in vaccination coverage, combined with the easing of restrictions across regions, travelers have embraced the spirit of travel wholeheartedly, especially during holidays and festive long weekends. Oyo's Mid Season Global Holiday Trends 2021 report said that Labor Day in U.S., Gandhi Jayanthi in India, Ascension Day in Europe and Summer Holidays in UK were the most popular holidays among travelers this year. According to the report, Labor Day, New Year's, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Memorial Day and Thanksgiving are America's most travelled holidays. Coastal hotspots such as Seattle and Miami have been wildly popular during public holidays, followed by California's Nevada City, Houston and Dallas, the report added. AAA Travel forecast that 53.4 million Americans would travel for Thanksgiving this year, and a survey from Motel 6 found that 82 percent of holiday travelers believe it is important to spend that time with loved ones. However, another survey from the American Hotel & Lodging Association found only 29 percent of Americans are likely to travel for Thanksgiving and 33 percent are likely to travel for Christmas.

A FEDERAL JUDGE in Florida has accomplished what travel and hospitality organizations have been advocating for months: ending a government mask mandate on airplanes and other forms of transportation. While the government had planned to keep the mandates in place until at least May, critics, including the U.S. Travel Association, said it had outlived its usefulness and a recent survey found most travelers agree. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle in Tampa said in her ruling that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had overstepped its authority in issuing the mask mandate, according to CNBC.com. The Transportation Security Administration later announced it would no longer enforce the mandate, although the CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks on public transit. Several major airlines announced that masks would not longer be required for passengers. Delta Airlines said in a statement that employees and customers could continue wearing masks if they chose. Also, the company said some enforcement of the mandate may continue in the short term as news of the TSA decision is spread, but communications to customers and in-airport signage and announcements would be updated to say that masking is now optional.

DALLAS-BASED NEWCRESTIMAGE recently acquired of 45 hotels with around 3,300 rooms in 11 states in the U.S., a statement said. The properties include 35 Marriott, seven Hilton, and three Choice-branded hotels in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Texas, according to the company. NewcrestImage retained the management companies Aimbridge Hospitality and HHM Hospitality to operate the properties. It announced the deal in September. "Each of these hotels represents a strong opportunity for generating revenue in the short-term, as well as for building long-term asset value," said Mehul Patel, NewcrestImage's managing partner and CEO.

PEACHTREE HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT entered into a long-term contract with Savannah, Georgia-based HOS Management to operate nine hotels. The hotels are primarily in the Southeast and are Marriott, Hilton and IHG branded. PHM will manage hotel operations in compliance with hotel brand standards, scalable operating efficiencies, digital and market initiatives and other cost saving across the portfolio, according to Peachtree. PHM is part of Atlanta-based Peachtree Group, led by Jatin Desai and Mitul Patel as managing principals. "We have a wealth of experience managing hotels and providing best-in-class operations for our valued partners like HOS Management, who have entrusted us with their hotel operations," said Patrick Short, PHM president. "With 25 percent of our portfolio third-party managed, we are committed to protecting the assets value and driving bottom lines results for our partners while providing an outstanding experience for our hotel guests."

FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL Ashley Moody is targeting fake postings offering vacation rental properties. The state's campaign against these specific scams plays into AAHOA's call for more short-term rental regulation, the association said. The scams involve fake postings offering vacation rental properties with requests for application fees or security deposits, according to Moody's office. Victims of the scam pay the deposit, only to find the listing has disappeared and so has the deposit money. The would-be vacationers often show up at the property and find that the actual owners have no record or intention of renting. "Florida is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the nation," Moody said. "Scammers will take advantage of this by creating fake vacation rental listings in hopes of stealing personal information and money. Whether you are traveling within the state or from out of state, make sure to take extra precautions when renting a vacation home to avoid being burned this summer vacation season."

THE U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION recently launched the Sustainable Travel Coalition to align the travel, transportation and technology sectors to create a more sustainable U.S. travel industry, a statement said. The coalition with nearly 60 member organizations will advise USTA on sustainability issues, opportunities and concerns within the industry. The long-term goals of the coalition include, showcasing innovative technologies and calling attention to the ongoing actions and leadership of travel professionals in the sustainability space, boosting industry goals and commitments to conservation, best practices, waste and emission reductions and both long- and short-term investments. It will also highlight why sustainability matters in the industry and play offense by identifying and promoting proactive policies and defend against harmful policies that slow progress or penalize the industry without progress. A policy committee will monitor regular progress and collaboration.

SOME 87 PERCENT of hotels are now experiencing a staffing shortage and 36 percent said they witness severe shortage, according to a survey by the American Hotel & Lodging Association. However, the situation has improved now compared to May when 97 percent of respondents said they struggled to recruit staff. As many as 43 percent of the hotels said that the most critical staffing need is housekeeping, the AHLA survey found. To address the crisis, 81 percent of hotels have increased wages to potential hires, 64 percent are offering greater flexibility with hours, and 35 percent have expanded benefits, the survey said. But 91 percent said they are still unable to get adequate staff. Now, hotels are trying to fill an average of 10.3 positions per property, which was 12 vacancies in May. In May, 49 percent of those surveyed said they are severely short-staffed and 58 percent admitted housekeeping was the biggest challenge.

U.S. HOTEL DEMAND declined by 0.5 percent year over year in the third quarter of 2023, according to CBRE. Simultaneously, there was a matching 0.5 percent increase in supply. The combined effect of these factors led to a 1 percent decrease in occupancy. ADR increased by 0.6 percent during the quarter, marking the slowest improvement since the pandemic recovery began 10 quarters ago, the CBRE data revealed. RevPAR decreased by 0.3 percent, as a modest decline in occupancy was partially offset by the rise in ADR. Despite sustained consumer spending, hotel demand and pricing power in Q3 were hampered by competition from alternative lodging sources like short-term rentals and cruise lines, along with an uptick in outbound international travel. According to the report, hotel wage growth in September outpaced the national average of 4.3 percent, registering at 4.7 percent, but declined from 7 percent at year-end 2022. Average hourly hotel wages fell nearly $10 below the national average, suggesting ongoing pressure for wage increases.