Tourism

Indonesia and Malaysia Share Top Spot in Global Muslim Travel Index 2023

Muslim international arrivals hit 110 million in 2022 and are forecast to reach 140 million this year.

Tags: Tourism, Sustainable Development Goals, Environment

Embracing the Future of Tourism with Digital Technologies

Tourism officials from Southeast Asia learn about smart tourism technologies in the Republic of Korea.

Tags: Tourism, Technology, Information and communications technology, COVID-19, ASEAN

Reducing Tourism's Carbon Footprint Has Become More Urgent

While businesses now provide greener services and products to tourists demanding more sustainable options, much more is needed to bring down the industry's carbon footprint.

Tags: 2023 Videos, SEADS 2023, ASEAN, Tourism, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate change and disaster risk management

Landscape Study on Southeast Asia’s Aviation Industry: COVID-19 Impact and Post-Pandemic Strategy

This report reveals strategies to help Southeast Asian countries rebuild a greener, more resilient aviation industry.

Tags: Transportation, ASEAN, COVID-19, Health, Tourism

Reimagining a Greener Tourism as Travelers Demand Sustainability

New opportunities are emerging for net-zero tourism as travelers in Asia and the Pacific now demand sustainable options and are willing to spend more to shrink their carbon footprint as well as support local communities.

Tags: Tourism, ASEAN, Climate change and disaster risk management, SEADS 2023, Environment, Sustainable Development Goals

Positive But Cautious Outlook for Tourism Sector in 2023

UNWTO sees visitor arrivals nearing pre-pandemic levels in some regions but notes slow recovery in Asia–Pacific.

Tags: Tourism, COVID-19

Climate Adaptation and Tourism: A Closer Link Than We Might Think?

Ensuring the tourism sector adapts to climate change impacts could be both challenging and complicated, but industry players are already finding ways to mitigate climate impacts on their bottom line.

Tags: SEADS 2023, Tourism, Climate change and disaster risk management, Environment

Helping Tourism MSMEs Take the Digital Path to Recovery and Resilience

ADB and Thailand organize training to help tourism MSMEs adopt digital technologies to analyze consumer data, market services, and boost profitability.

Tags: Tourism, Regional cooperation and integration, Sustainable Development Goals, Private sector development, Information and communications technology, Thailand

BKCF Grants Fund Now Open for Third Round of Project Proposals

Priority projects include renewable energy, green enterprises, sustainable tourism, low-carbon transport, and high-quality agro-fisheries production.

Tags: Regional cooperation and integration, Environment, Tourism, Agriculture and food security, Information and communications technology, Transportation

Regional Report on Women in Tourism in Asia and the Pacific

This report examines the participation of women in tourism and assesses the sector's contribution to advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls.

Tags: Gender and development, Tourism

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