TRTF concludes health and sanitation protocols training for trainers

Kathmandu, Feb. 12

The first phase of the Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop on Health Hygiene and Sanitation (HHS) Protocols for Tourism Operators has concluded in Dhangadhi, Sudurpaschim Province.

The training was organised by Tourism Recovery Task Force (TRTF) Nepal in

collaboration and technical support of GIZ and GATE Foundation. The initiative started from Butwal on February 2. 

The training programme elaborated on the different facets of HHS Protocols and Sustainable Destination Management with responsible practices among 55 Local tourism leaders from 11 municipalities of five districts in three provinces of west Nepal.

They are assigned the responsibilities to further impart the training knowledge and their learnings to 2,750 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) local small and media tourism service providers in the region, said the TRTF in a statement on Friday.

TRTF Nepal Coordinator Deepak Raj Joshi urged the trainers to share their best knowledge and skills inspiring SMEs to embrace compliance with the HHS Protocols.

 "This TOT program on HHS Protocols is a special initiation to position Nepal as one of the safest and most promising destinations in terms of compliance with health, hygienic, and food safety aspects, which would only be possible with our joint actions, common understanding, and effective collaboration in this journey," he said.

 Suresh Singh Budal, CEO-PATA Nepal Chapter said that the disruption by COVID-19 crisis had compelled the entrepreneurs to ensure effective compliance with the HHS protocols to win the trust, confidence, and loyalty of travelers in the source markets.

"This is fundamental for the rapid, robust, and responsible recovery of our tourism. This training initiative is a stride towards inspiring SMEs for effective compliance with the HHS protocols in their businesses," he said.

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 13 February 2021.