Our groups are looked after by the ministry of tourism, who provide security, and sometimes have a police escort.

The NLTB has launched an investigation into the claims while the ministry of tourism is investigating the proposed resort.

After Jamsenpa's ascents have been certified by the ministry of tourism in Nepal, the world record will be official.

The ministry of tourism says IS used heavy machinery to destroy the site - one of the most celebrated jewels of Iraq's archaeological heritage.

IS "assaulted the historic city of Nimrud and bulldozed it with heavy vehicles", the Iraqi ministry of tourism said on its Facebook page.