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People trying out a traditional dance in Indonesia.

BIMP-EAGA Countries Explore Ways to Strengthen Village Tourism

June 21, 2023

The subregion is well-positioned to promote village tourism to help spur development in remote and less developed areas in member countries. 
Mosque in Indonesia. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

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

June 14, 2023

Other Southeast Asian countries also rank high among Muslim travelers.
A man taking photos as tourists ride the bicycle in a tourist town in Jakarta.

Embracing the Future of Tourism with Digital Technologies

June 13, 2023

Tourism officials from Southeast Asia learn about smart tourism technologies in the Republic of Korea.
A man on a tourist boat paddles toward shore in Sarawak.

Sarawak Targets 3 Million Arrivals in 2023, Launches Campaign Offering $201,831 Worth of Travel Vouchers

May 25, 2023

RM100 e-Vouchers up for grabs via the EnjoySarawak App available for download on Android and IOS platforms.
BIMP-EAGA family photo

BIMP-EAGA Leaders Look for New Growth Pathways beyond 2025

May 14, 2023

The leaders touted BIMP-EAGA’s achievements and resilience after almost 3 decades of cooperation.
Performers on stage at last year's Rainforest World Music Festival.

Rainforest World Music Festival Is Back, Targets 20,000 Visitors

May 05, 2023

The Sarawak festival features 199 musicians, including international acts Gipsy Kings and Big Mountain and local performers headed by Zee Avi.
Regatta Lepa. Photo credit: Sabah Tourism Board.

Let’s Rediscover Sabah

March 21, 2023

First-time visitors and returning guests can always find something to make their journey memorable in Sabah.
Kampong Ayer at sunset with Sungai Kebun bridge in the background. Photo credit: iStock.

Kampong Ayer: Venice of the East

March 20, 2023

Located in the heart of Brunei Darussalam, the world’s largest settlement on stilts offers visitors a colorful cultural experience.
Jin Air inaugural flight Busan to Kota Kinabalu. Photo credit: Sabah Tourism Board.

Sabah Eyes More Direct Flights to Boost Tourism Growth

February 21, 2023

Sabah is strengthening its position as a transport hub in Southeast Asia by stepping up destination marketing and increasing direct flights.
Merisik Hill during sunset on Lombok Island, Indonesia. Photo credit: ADB.

Helping Tourism MSMEs Take the Digital Path to Recovery and Resilience

February 16, 2023

A ‘train the trainers’ program aims to equip tourism enterprises with the knowledge and skills to deploy digital tools in their business.