Ritz-Carlton's Nepal entry signals possible oversupply of high-end hotels

Travel & LeisureHimalayan nation's travel is shifting from budget travelers to luxury guestsNepal's hotel industry is ready for more luxury segments, says Marriott International's chairman, but some experts warn that there is a mismatch between supply and demand in the Himalayan country. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Getty Images)DEEPAK ADHIKARIJuly 22, 2026 14:43 JSTKATHMANDU -- Marriott International is in the works to bring Ritz-Carlton and Westin hotels to Kathmandu, having recently signed agreements with a Nepalese hospitality conglomerate.