The Federation of the Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry has urged the Maoists to extend the ceasefire, which expires on 3 December, and asked the warring parties to use the opportunity to make it last. The Nepali economy, especially the tourismsector, has recovered slightly during the last three months of the unilateral ceasefire. Tourism entrepreneurs and the service sector industry related to tourism are faring better and if the ceasefire were to continue there is hope for long-term peace, said a press release issued by FNCCI on Wednesday.