Tourism

The local government of Palawan promotes sustainable tourism and ensures popular sites, such as the Puerto Princesa Underground River, are not overcrowded with tourists. Photo: iStock/aldarinho.

BIMP-EAGA, IMT-GT Launch Joint Tourism Communications Plan

November 26, 2022

The 2‑year communications plan seeks to build traveler awareness that destinations in the subregions are open, safe, and easy to visit.

Joint BIMP‑EAGA and IMT-GT Tourism Recovery Communications Plan and Toolkit 2022–2024

Joint BIMP‑EAGA and IMT-GT Tourism Recovery Communications Plan and Toolkit 2022–2024

November 26, 2022

This publication, which provides a tourism recovery communications plan and toolkit, was jointly prepared by Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA)

Passengers walking around an airport in the Philippines.

ASEAN, EU Ink World’s First Region-to-Region Air Transport Deal

November 11, 2022

The landmark agreement paves the way for more destinations, flight frequencies, and travel options as well as cargo services between Southeast Asia and Europe.

Basket vendor in Indonesia. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Strengthening Communities and MSMEs for a Resilient Tourism Recovery

October 13, 2022

G20 provides guidelines for putting local communities and small enterprises at the center of a sustainable and inclusive tourism recovery.

World Tourism Conference 2022 in Sabah, November 2022

Sabah Hosts World Tourism Conference in November

October 04, 2022

The 6th World Tourism Conference (WTC) will be held at Sabah International Convention Center in Kota Kinabalu from 28 to 30 November 2022.

Divers remove the crown of thorns starfish around Datoy Island in Coron, Palawan, Philippines, to conserve the coral reefs.

How Coron and El Nido in Palawan Can Curb Overtourism

September 26, 2022

The islands need to determine their capacity limits for tourism to reduce pressure on marine ecosystems.

An AirAsia airplane parked at an airport in Indonesia.

BIMP-EAGA Strives to Restore Air and Sea Links in the Wake of the Pandemic

September 21, 2022

Some services have already resumed and efforts are underway to revive more.

People wearing protective face masks in Indonesia as a precautionary measure against the spread of Covid-19.

BIMP-EAGA Needs a Playbook to Boost Resilience against Future Shocks

September 02, 2022

Member countries urged to look beyond the 2025 mid-term plan in realizing the subregion’s overall goals.

Men inspecting a wind turbine in the distance.

Korean-Backed BIMP-EAGA Fund Calls Again for Grant Proposals

August 10, 2022

Environment, connectivity, and tourism projects may apply for $50,000 to $300,000 in funding.

A farm in the Philippines uses plastic mulch to suppress weeds and save water. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Putting the Spotlight on Farm Tourism in the Philippines

July 20, 2022

Four innovative farms in BIMP-EAGA are being promoted as sustainable tourist attractions in the Philippines.

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