AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoKIMFF Spotlight: Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) kicked off its 23rd edition in Thamel with the Nepal premiere of “Shape of Momo,” featuring 50+ films from 29 countries and a pitching session that included Bhutan-linked documentary projects. Heritage & Tourism: Bhutan’s Department of Culture and Dzongkha Development (DCDD) is drafting unified museum and heritage gallery guidelines to standardise standards for public and private sites—aimed at stronger cultural tourism and preservation. Luxury Stays: Rare India added Zhiwaling in Paro to its experiential hospitality portfolio, highlighting its National Geographic Unique Lodge certification and heritage-led design. Paro Visitor Boom: Paro’s national monument sites are seeing rising footfall and revenue, with Taktsang alone topping 108,000 visitors last year and strong early-2026 numbers. Policy for Travel & Access: Bhutan’s trade corridors for southern routes remain stalled pending India’s approvals, while Parliament also flagged ongoing mobile connectivity gaps in remote areas. Health on the Move: Bhutan and JICA rolled out an impact evaluation for an integrated continuous telemedicine initiative to strengthen maternal and child care nationwide.
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