Tag: Tourism Policy
Indian travel trade welcomes Union Budget’s focus on tourism sector
Indian finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, outlining several initiatives aimed at strengthening the tourism sector.
As part of...
ASEAN Tourism Forum heads to Singapore in 2027
The annual ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF), which rotates alphabetically among member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), will arrive on Singapore’s...
ASEAN outlines tourism priorities for 2026-2030
The Declaration on the Implementation of the ASEAN Tourism Sectoral Plan 2026-2030 was unveiled on January 29, 2026 at the ASEAN Tourism Conference in...
Tourism drives national growth in the Philippines
The Philippine government is positioning tourism as a core pillar of national development, aimed at driving inclusive economic growth through 2026 and beyond.
Verna Buensuceso,...
Thai political parties detail tourism policies ahead of February election
The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) and the Thai Hotels Association convened their 22nd joint meeting on January 14, 2026 to address a...
Thailand pivots to quality growth with Tourism Next 2026 strategy
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has set out its strategic direction for 2026 under the Thailand Tourism Next framework, targeting up to three...
Sri Lanka sets 3m tourist target for 2026 amid industry doubts
Sri Lanka is targeting three million tourist arrivals in 2026, up from a record 2.36 million in 2025, but hoteliers have expressed caution, citing...
Connection over crowds
Jens Thraenhart, co-founder of the High-Yield Tourism Podcast, discusses why meaningful growth starts with strengths
Malaysia targets tourism revival with Budget 2026 measures
The Malaysian Tourism Federation (MTF) has welcomed the federal government’s strong focus on tourism in the 2026 National Budget, presented on October 10 by...
Arunachal Pradesh rolls out new tourism policy and branding initiative
The Government of Arunachal Pradesh officially launched its new tourism policy on April 2, with a vision to position the north-eastern state as a...
