Mar 23, Kathmandu:  Hotel Pauwa Pvt Ltd which is investing in the hospitality sector has launched its 11th branch of the hotel at Lakeside in the tourist city of Pokhara.

Earlier, Hotel Pauwa was providing services from Butwal, Bhairahawa, Dhangadhi, Dang, Jumla, Palpa, Gulmi, and other places. In a press conference held on Friday to inform about the hotel's services, Managing Director Pvt. Ltd. Bishnu Gyawali said that the hotel business has been put into operation in Pokhara with an investment of Rs. 100 million.

It is said that the company has invested nearly Rs. 600 million in hospitality services so far. Gyawali, the managing director of the hotel, mentioned that more than 300 people have been employed in the branches of the hotel across the country. "We are also preparing to expand the service in Kathmandu and Nepalgunj", he said.

The company said that the service has been extended to Pokhara targeting domestic and foreign tourists. The company aims to expand 100 hotel branches within the next decade. Hotel Pauwa entered the hospitality sector with the motto 'Where hospitality begins'. More than 150 investors have joined Paua Pvt Ltd.

"Investing in a hotel is a challenge, but we have come to Pokhara by expanding Hotel Pauwa to transform this challenge into an opportunity", said Managing Director Gyawali, "We are committed to providing Nepalese service, hospitality, and hospitality."

According to the hotel management, Pokhara was chosen for the purpose of providing services with Nepali identity to domestic and foreign tourists. Durga Prasad Bhandari, president of the hotel, said that any guest who comes to Pauwa will get to experience the Nepali culture, traditions, and taste of Raithane.

It is said that the 11th branch of Pauwa opened in Pokhara will be formally inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Gandaki Province Khagraj Adhikari on Friday. On this occasion, Nepali hospitality promotions, food tests, and other programs will be organized.