Kathmandu, May 13 -- Nepal government is planning to bring two million tourists in the year 2020. This is both an opportunity and challenge for Nepal's travel and tourism sector. To be able to host such a large number of tourists, the country needs a robust and skilled professional workforce. Ramesh Poudel, managing director of Bon Holidays Pvt Ltd, says there is a huge space for young people to build careers in the booming industry. In this interview with Krishana Prasain, Poudel discusses the current situation for workers and employment opportunities in the travel and tourism sector. With more than two decades' experience, Poudel lays out the basic skills required to make it in the travel industry. Excerpts:

Nepal's tourism sector has ...