Kathmandu: The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association (HSAMA), in partnership with the Nepal Red Cross Society, is set to host a mega blood donation program on February 8, 2025 (Magh 26, 2081). The event will take place at Hotel Crystal Pashupati in Gaushala, operated by Trade Tower Group, as confirmed by Dipak Pokhrel, Director of Sales and Marketing at Paradise Inn.
Earlier, a meeting held on January 18, 2025 (Magh 4, 2081) at Mountain Vista in Nagarkot discussed the event’s preparations, date, and venue.
HSAMA has decided to prioritize social responsibility this year, marking the blood donation program as its first step toward broader community engagement, according to Pokhrel.
The association has called on all its members to contribute to making the event a success. “Our goal is not just to excel in the hospitality sector but also to actively participate in social causes,” Pokhrel told Tourshala.
On the day of the event, the association will also finalize its executive committee. Once all office bearers are selected, the association will be formally registered, and an annual plan will be drafted to guide its activities, Pokhrel stated.
Current Executive Members of HSAMA:
- Raj Kumar KC (Barahi Hospitality and Leisure)
- Dipak Pokhrel (Paradise Inn)
- Pradip Paudel (Mountain Vista Retreat, Nagarkot)
- Sanjeev Tuladhar (KGH)
- Ramesh Pathak (Landmark Kathmandu)
- Robinson Maharjan (Hotel Yak & Yeti)
- Laxmi Shrestha (Tiger Tops Pvt. Ltd.)
- Umesh Shrestha (Best Western Plus)
- Ganesh Budhathoki (Best Western Plus)
- Kishor Paudel (Wildlife Adventure Resort)
- Devraj Aryal (Kuti Resort)
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