Nepal, July 15 -- Prime Minister Balen Shah has assured hotel entrepreneurs that the government is working rapidly to promote Nepal's tourism sector and urged them not to be concerned about the industry's future.

During a meeting with office bearers of the Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers on Wednesday, Shah said the government has given high priority to the private sector and asked businesses to view the state as a strong development partner.

He urged hoteliers to comply with the law, fulfill their business responsibilities, register small and medium-sized hotels with the Department of Tourism, bring them into the tax net, and explore opportunities for collaboration under public...