I'm Abinas, a Tourism Professional with experience in Client Correspondence, Marketing, and Tour Operations.

Based in Kathmandu, Nepal — I specialise in handling international clients, managing end-to-end bookings, and delivering seamless travel experiences across the tourism industry.

Abinas Thakali

Education

Bachelor of Travel & Tourism Management (BTTM)

2016 – 2020

Nepal College of Travel & Tourism Management (NCTTM) · Kathmandu, Nepal

  • → Specialised in tourism planning, hospitality management, destination marketing and airline operations
  • → Developed core competencies in business communication, client management and tourism economics

Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) – Science

2011 – 2014

Xavier Academy · Kathmandu, Nepal

Experience

Senior Tour Operator

Mar 2025 – Present

Travel Expert Asia Nepal · Kathmandu, Nepal

  • Manage end-to-end itineraries and bookings for international clients, coordinating with airlines, hotels, and local operators
  • Handle client inquiries and resolve service issues to ensure a consistent travel experience
  • Support day-to-day operations within a growing tourism startup team, contributing to process and service improvements
  • Liaise with local guides and partner agencies to confirm tour schedules and address last-minute changes

Correspondence and Marketing Officer

Nov 2020 – Dec 2024

Snow Leopard Trek · Kathmandu, Nepal

  • Managed day-to-day correspondence with international clients via email, handling inquiries, booking confirmations, and follow-ups
  • Maintained communication with international clients and partner operators throughout the COVID-19 recovery period
  • Planned and executed marketing content across digital and social media channels to promote trekking and adventure tourism packages
  • Produced branded visual assets using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to support marketing campaigns
  • Coordinated with tour operators and guides to confirm itineraries and resolve scheduling and service issues

Industrial Trainee

Dec 2018 – Jun 2019

Putrajaya Marriott Hotel · Selangor, Malaysia

  • Completed a 6-month international hospitality internship, rotating across Front Office, Food & Beverage, and Housekeeping departments
  • Gained hands-on experience in guest service standards, check-in/check-out procedures, and daily hotel operations at a 5-star international property
  • Developed strong customer service, communication, and teamwork skills in a multicultural hotel environment

Skills

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