Would Be A Good Idea

[ignis]

This is interesting for Thailand to follow ? Today 25 Jan headlnes

http://www.todayonline.com/World/EDC100121...ings-on-Everest

Nepal's tourism gambit: Gay weddings on Everest

05:55 AM Jan 21, 2010

NEW DELHI - Nepal is to stage same-sex weddings on Mount Everest as part of a bid to promote the country as the homosexual tourism capital of Asia.

Nepal's homosexual community, which is led by Asia's only openly gay member of Parliament, will next month host a tourism conference to explore how to attract wealthy gay visitors to boost the economy.

The country's new constitution will legalise homosexual marriages in May, when "Pink Mountain" will begin offering luxury honeymoon and wedding packages.

Mr Sunil Babu Pant, a Communist legislator and leader of the homosexual rights movement, has launched a travel company dedicated to promoting the former Hindu kingdom to gay tourists.

Offerings include elephant-back bridal processions, Everest base camp ceremonies and weddings in remote Tibetan enclaves.

Mr Pant has said if Nepal can attract 10 per cent of the world's gay tourists, its economy would receive a significant boost. "Most Asian countries don't welcome gay visitors, so we can have the maximum benefit for the Nepal economy which is fragile after years of war."

The government hopes to increase the number of tourists from 400,000 to 1 million next year, he said.

The Daily Telegraph

Edited January 24, 2010 by ignis

[jdinasia]

It's a great idea for Thailand! I'll sign up after you move Mt Everest here