Research & Incubations

Research and Incubations

Applied research on Nepal's tourism and hospitality sector, and incubation support for students turning ideas into ventures.

6

Papers in the repository

5

Active research areas

Open

To enrolled NATHM students

52 Yrs

Of institutional knowledge

What We Do

Research & Incubation at NATHM

The academy produces applied research for the sector and supports students who want to contribute to it.

01

Applied Research

Faculty & student led

Studies that address practical challenges facing Nepal's tourism and hospitality sector.

Typical outputs

  • Sector assessments and field studies
  • Papers published through NATHM channels
  • Policy and curriculum recommendations
02

Incubation Support

For student ventures

Mentoring and workspace for students developing tourism and hospitality business ideas.

What's provided

  • Faculty mentorship and review
  • Access to academy facilities
  • Guidance on business planning
03

Student Participation

Open to enrolled students

Enrolled NATHM students can join ongoing research projects or propose their own.

How to join

  • Apply using the form on this page
  • Matched with a faculty supervisor
  • Contribute to an active project

Repository

Research Papers

Studies produced by NATHM faculty, sections, and student researchers.

Showing 6 of 6 papers

2026

Sustainable Tourism

Community-Based Homestay as a Driver of Rural Livelihood in Nepal

Research & Statistics Section, NATHM

Examines income diversification and employment outcomes across registered homestay clusters, and the operational gaps limiting their growth.

2026

Hospitality Operations

Service Quality Benchmarks in Nepal's Star-Rated Hotels

Faculty of Hotel Management, NATHM

A comparative assessment of service delivery standards against regional benchmarks, with recommendations for staff training curricula.

2025

Destination Management

Post-Pandemic Recovery Patterns in Inbound Tourism

Planning & Monitoring Section, NATHM

Analyses arrival, length-of-stay, and expenditure data to identify which source markets recovered fastest and why.

2025

Adventure Tourism

Safety Standards and Incident Reporting in Trekking Tourism

Adventure Tourism Unit, NATHM

Reviews guide licensing, incident reporting practices, and rescue coordination across major trekking regions.

2025

Education

Curriculum Alignment Between Hospitality Education and Industry Need

Curriculum & Quality Assurance, NATHM

Maps graduate competencies against employer expectations to identify gaps in current diploma and degree programs.

2024

Sustainable Tourism

Carrying Capacity Assessment of Protected Area Trails

Research & Statistics Section, NATHM

Estimates ecological and social carrying capacity for high-traffic trails and proposes visitor management measures.

Get Involved

Apply to Join Research

Open to currently enrolled NATHM students. Submit your details and proposed topic — the research coordinator will get in touch.

Track Your Application

Use your NIIC Reference No.

After submitting the NIIC form, use the generated number like NIIC-2026-XXXXXX to check your status.

Where to find it?

The Reference No. is shown after successful NIIC form submission. Keep it for coordinator follow-up and status checks.

NIIC Enrollment Form

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Part 1 - Applicant Information

niic@nathm.gov.np

Have a Research Proposal?

Faculty, students, and external scholars are welcome to discuss collaboration with the research coordinator.

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