Tourism


This joint report from the UNWTO and ADB explores how big data can support the development of sustainable tourism and help revitalize and reshape the sector as it emerges from the pandemic. 

Tags: Tourism

This publication examines tourism in Asia and the Pacific and how to reset the sector to contribute more effectively to the Sustainable Development Goals.

Tags: Tourism, COVID-19

Tourism authorities in the Philippines caution travelers to check safety protocols and travel requirements for every destination they want to visit.

Tags: Tourism, COVID-19, Philippines

By switching to reusable bottles and refillable soap dispensers and reimagining supply chains to be more sustainable, hotels chains are making a headway in reducing plastic wastes.

Tags: Environment, Tourism

Asia and the Pacific arrivals were still 65% below 2020 levels and 94% when compared to pre-pandemic values as many destinations remained closed to non-essential travel.  

Tags: Tourism, Economy, COVID-19

This report analyzes Lao PDR’s development achievements and discusses policy recommendations for further development of the agriculture and tourism sectors.

Tags: Lao PDR, Agriculture and food security, Tourism

This paper from ADB Institute examines how ocean tourism and economic development intertwine in archipelagic nations, examining national statistical data on tourism and economic development in the Philippines over the last several years.

Tags: Philippines, Tourism, Environment, SEADS 2023

This brief from ADB examines how vaccine passes, a digital or hard copy pass that documents receipt of a particular vaccination, could support cross-border travel and help revive the tourism sector.

Tags: Tourism, COVID-19

The Southeast Asia Sustainable Tourism Facility will help countries identify and prepare environmentally sustainable tourism projects and catalyze private financing to support them.

Tags: Tourism, Economy, COVID-19