In 2015, Nepal was devestated by a series of earthquakes that struck the country. The death toll surpassed 7,000, but the earthquakes also destroyed many of the country's historic monuments and temples.
Relief efforts began pouring after tragedy struck, but it wasn't enough. For Nepal to rebuild it's economy and make it better than before, the country will need to make sustainable changes.
Tourism has been a vital part of Nepal's economy. By focusing on growing the tourism sector the country can create jobs and continue rehabilitation.
Physical aide and food are a primary concern immediately following any natural disaster. However, the initial relief efforts eventually taper off and what helps the affected economy rehabilitate? For Nepal, the tourism industry is going to be a major component in the rehabilitation of their economy.
"More than 8 percent of the country's $19.29 billion GDP in 2013 came from its tourism industry, the World Travel and Tourism Council reported. Foreign exchange earnings from tourism accounted for about 20 percent of the country’s export earnings in 2013, Nepal’s Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation said."
That is roughly 1.5 billion dollars afforded to Nepal's economy by the tourism industry. Nepal is going to need continued aide in rebuilding tourist attractions and accommodations in order to have long-lasting success. This is the kind of help that does not always provide instant gratification, but gratification as the country rebuilds brick by brick.
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