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Nepal urges tourists to return after devastating floods

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Nepal is actively encouraging international tourists to return, despite recent catastrophic floods that caused widespread destruction and significant loss of life. Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel emphasized that the country's popular mountain trails remain accessible and that tourist visits would provide crucial economic support. The plea aims to counteract negative perceptions and bolster Nepal's economy, which is also facing challenges from rising fuel costs and slowing growth. AI

RANK_REASON The item is a news report about a country's tourism appeal following a natural disaster, not a core AI development.

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Nepal urges tourists to return after devastating floods

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg ·

    Flood-hit Nepal urges tourists to return: ‘our mountain trails are waiting for you’

    Nepal urged international travellers not to abandon the Himalayas, declaring the country open for tourism as it continues to assess the human and economic toll from catastrophic floods that killed hundreds and left thousands missing. “Our mountain trails, trekking routes are stil…

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