The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation is preparing to revise hotel star-rating criteria, shifting emphasis from room numbers to service quality, sustainability, and environmental standards. Director General Ram Krishna Lamichhane said the upcoming “Green Hospitality” framework will prioritize eco-friendly infrastructure and local character. The current requirement for five-star hotels in Kathmandu to have at least 100 rooms has long been criticized by the Hotel Association of Nepal. As of August 2025, Nepal has 214 star-rated hotels offering more than 20,343 beds. A committee involving ICIMOD and NATHM aims to finalize the revised standards within a month.
