POKHARA : Restaurant and Bar Association of Nepal in Pokhara chapter elected Laxman Baral as its new Chairperson at its 14th general convention. After the election, Chairperson Baral vowed that he would devote his time to propping up the tourism industry which has lately been adversely affected by COVID-19.
New alternatives will be sought to revive the tourism industry, he said, adding that the new responsibility given to him will be utilized as an opportunity. “The entire team will work with new thoughts and spirits,” he stressed.
The new committee elected Naresh Bhattarai as its first vice-chair, Bishworaj Poudel as second vice-chair, Bikash Bhattarai as general secretary, Lok Gurung as treasurer and Roshan Jung Karki as co-treasurer. Similarly, members include Dorje Lama, Yogesh Bhattarai, Bhaivab Poudel, Biren Sherchan, Basanta Gautam and Rajesh Dhakal.
There are around 400 restaurants and bars in Lakeside, Pokhara. On this year, 20 restaurant owners have not registered their business. Moreover, General Secretary Bikash Bhattarai informed that the new committee will organize various programmes on the occasion of New Year, World Tourism Day, and Holi, among others.
The REBAN Pokhara chapter has been providing training to its members and employees at restaurants and bars.Meanwhile, journalist Binod Lamichhane has been conferred on ‘REBAN Journalism Award-2077.’ The award was handed over by Gandaki State Chief Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung.
