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Studies show continuing pandemic policy support and tapping new drivers of growth will be critical in sustaining a resilient recovery.

While there is no playbook on how to restart the travel engine, there are opportunities to streamline measures while respecting practical risk mitigation considerations, PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera says in a blog post.

As the region starts reviving travel, there is a growing consensus the pandemic is an opportunity to fix structural issues that have plagued tourism over the years and rebuild it greener.

Sustainable options for travelers wanting to explore BIMP-EAGA are just a click away.

The pandemic is an opportunity to rebuild and reimagine tourism and cities so they are more sustainable, inclusive, and less susceptible to shocks.

Tighter interest rates, widespread unemployment, weak investment prospects, emerging variants, and higher inflation among challenges facing countries.

While the pandemic has upended tourism in Southeast Asia, it also offers a unique opportunity for the industry to build back greener.

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.

The two grants amount to $6.8 million.

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

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.  

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