by Jen Mallia
Last updated: 5:25 PM ET, Mon April 28, 2025
Final applications are currently being collected and assessed for Community Connect 2025, held in Kathmandu, Nepal in May.
It’s a chance for Canadian travel advisors to learn about community tourism in Nepal and the Community Homestay Network at the summit, then experience it for themselves by taking part in these wonderful homestays on the new eight-day Hidden Gems of the Kathmandu Valley: Culture, Crafts, and Nature trip.
The trip and summit will be held May 18-28, 2025. Applications are being accepted until April 30, 2025, so act fast.
To apply, please email Aayusha Prasain at [email protected] with your agency name explaining why you are passionate about this region of the world.
About Community Homestay Network
Community Homestay Network was developed to bring tourism to Nepal responsibly and sustainably, and to encourage entrepreneurship in local communities significantly benefitting women, youths, and marginalized communities while safeguarding local culture and tradition. With a strong focus on co-creation, Community Homestay Network (CHN) collaborates with 50 communities across Nepal, actively engaging local residents to assist in developing and managing their tourism services.
Locally owned and operated, the award-winning Community Homestay Network currently has 50 different experiences available for travellers to book, made up of 40 community homestays and 10 experiences focussed on spending time with local artisans. This year, Community Homestay Network was named as one of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places of 2025.
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