Closing loopholes in the regulation of alternative accommodations would benefit the travelers, the state, and property owners.
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Tourism ministers in Southeast Asia have endorsed a holistic and long-term strategic plan to guide the sustainable development of the tourism industry.
Grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 in store for eligible projects that support bolstering connectivity, environment, tourism, or agriculture in BIMP-EAGA.
Using a business-led approach, the program works with MSMEs to reduce the social and environmental impacts of tourism.
Initiatives include shifting to sustainable aviation fuel and more environment-friendly transportation modes, such as electric vehicles.
The project is expected to benefit 104,500 residents and 1.3 million annual visitors by 2031.
Addressing the trend is more urgent now with climate change seen doubling or even tripling negative challenges of over-tourism.
Using smart solutions, an ADB-backed project is helping future-proof the city to preserve its rich history and culture, while catering to the needs of residents and visitors.
Digitizing visitor registration data and tracking the collection of environmental user fees in real-time using smart technologies could help the Island Garden City of Samal better manage tourism.
An ADB study sees airlines recovering 90% of their capacity by the end of 2023, but the path to full recovery will be challenging.
Muslim international arrivals hit 110 million in 2022 and are forecast to reach 140 million this year.
Tourism officials from Southeast Asia learn about smart tourism technologies in the Republic of Korea.
