Recently Mr. Suman Pandey was bestowed with the Janseva Shree by the Rt. Hon. President of Nepal for his formidable contribution to the tourism sector of Nepal. The Jana Sewa Shree is one of the highest civilian awards of Nepal and is conferred to personalities making significant contributions to the country from various sectors.

Mr. Suman Pandey is a dynamic and enterprising Tourism professional with over 30 years of experience in the Nepalese Tourism industry.
Starting young he has transformed the tourism landscape in Nepal with the use of technology, innovation, niche events, and sustainable practices.
Managing over 15 businesses under his portfolio, he is currently the Secretary/ Treasurer of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). His leadership in PATA resulted in initiating the first Himalayan Travel Mart in 2017, which is now the most prominent travel event of Nepal.