Tag: Sustainable Tourism
Marine tourism industry seeks regulatory reforms in Indonesia
Indonesia’s marine tourism industry is urging the government to accelerate regulatory harmonisation, saying overlapping policies continue to undermine investment confidence despite the introduction of...
UNESCO designation boosts Timor-Leste’s sustainable tourism ambitions
Timor-Leste has welcomed UNESCO’s designation of Nino Konis Santana National Park as the country’s first Biosphere Reserve, a move expected to strengthen its position...
Awaji Island welcomes farmstay villa concept
A new accommodation concept combining farm experiences with farm-to-table dining has opened on Awaji, the largest island in Japan’s Seto Inland Sea.
Farming Resort San...
Tourism’s role beyond politics
With the Mekong Tourism Forum (MTF) taking place from June 16 to 18, Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office (MTCO) executive director Suvimol Thanasarakij discusses the importance of the event, addresses industry concerns, and outlines the event’s key objectives and expected outcomes
Japan rail and airline partnerships aim to spread visitor demand
Japan’s rail operators and major airlines are joining forces to encourage international visitors to explore destinations beyond the country’s main tourism hubs.
JR West has...
Belitung looks to new Scoot link to boost nature tourism
Tourism stakeholders on Indonesia’s Belitung Island are hoping a new Scoot service from Singapore will help revive international visitor demand for the destination’s nature-based...
Edo Shogun Roads encourages visitors to explore beyond Tokyo
A new tourism initiative highlighting the historical, cultural and culinary attractions along Japan’s historic highways has been launched to encourage more international visitors to...
Sun Siyam Pasikudah launches floating dining platform in Pasikudah Bay
Sun Siyam Pasikudah has introduced the Aqua Lounge, a floating dining platform in Pasikudah Bay on Sri Lanka’s east coast.
The resort said the platform...
Bohol sets framework for sustainable whale shark tourism
Bohol has introduced new regulations for whale shark interaction activities as the province moves to expand its eco-tourism sector while strengthening marine wildlife protection.
Governor...
Bali targets infrastructure bottlenecks amid tourism growth
Bali is stepping up efforts to address key infrastructure challenges, including waste management, traffic congestion, water distribution and energy security.
Speaking at the Bali and...
















