KATHMANDU, Jan. 26 -- A big blow to VNY 2020, say tour operators

In what appears to be a major setback for the country which is celebrating the 'Visit Nepal Year 2020', the arrival of Chinese tourists in groups is likely to come to a halt from Monday.

According to the state broadcaster China Global Television Network (CGTN), China Tourism Association has decided to halt all outbound tourist groups from Monday.

The travel limitation imposed on outbound Chinese tourists by the industry association in the wake of the outbreak of Coronavirus in China is likely to have a damning impact on Nepal's tourism sector.

With this decision on travel limitation, travel agencies which are members of the Chinese industry association will suspend booki...