Kaushal Shrestha has over a decade of experience in hospitality and tourism across marketing and operations. His work has focused on supporting communities to strengthen tourism offerings through improved service delivery, capacity building, and access to markets, with an emphasis on quality guest experiences. At the Community Homestay Network (CHN), he worked as a Marketing Analyst, contributing to marketing strategy implementation and overseeing SEO, social media engagement, and collaborations with bloggers and influencers, while using KPIs to assess performance and inform improvements. He has also worked closely with communities to identify gaps in tourism practices and support training programs through mentoring and facilitation. Currently completing a Master of Business Analytics at The University of Western Australia, Kaushal is interested in using data to support learning, decision-making, and strategic business development.