Industry & Tourism
Chaudhary Group and Marriott have signed to build a 150-room Ritz-Carlton in Kathmandu — a $100 million project with rooms expected above $1,000 a…
By Laxman Rawal · Jun 14, 2026
Nepal is best known as a backpacker and trekker's destination, but a landmark hotel deal signals a deliberate move up-market. Nepal's largest conglomerate, the Chaudhary Group, has partnered with Marriott International to bring The Ritz-Carlton — one of the…
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The project is a partnership between CG Hospitality — the global hotel arm of the Chaudhary Group — and Marriott International, with the formal agreement signed on 7 June 2026. Ground was broken back in March in the heart of the tourist district, near Thamel…
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It may seem odd for a trekking company to flag a five-star hotel opening, but the signal matters. A brand like Ritz-Carlton does not commit to a market unless it sees sustained high-end demand. Its arrival is a vote of confidence that Nepal can attract — and…
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At a targeted 2029 opening, the Ritz-Carlton is a long-term play, and it will not change anyone's trek this season. But it is a clear marker of where Nepal wants its tourism to go: more value per visitor, a stronger luxury offer, and a Kathmandu that can host…
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