Tag: Tourism Policy
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...
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...
Singapore opens more areas to hotel and hostel development
Singapore is easing planning restrictions on new hotels, hostels and serviced apartments in selected areas as part of broader efforts to support tourism growth...
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...
Indonesia targets unlicensed short-term accommodation listings
The Indonesian government is stepping up efforts to regulate unlicensed short-term accommodation, particularly villas and alternative lodging properties, following concerns over tax compliance, consumer...
Malaysia extends Visit Malaysia campaign to 2027 amid global uncertainty
The government has extended the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign to 2027, citing the need to provide additional time for the global tourism industry...
Malaysia reviews plan to restore Langkawi duty-free status
Calls to restore Langkawi’s full duty-free status have gained momentum following a proposal by the Sultan of Kedah, prompting the federal government to consider...
Thailand pushes year-round tourism in new cabinet policy statement
The Thai government has introduced a strategic tourism policy to shift the sector from volume metrics towards higher-value yields, in a policy statement delivered...
Tourism Australia unveils industry sustainability initiative
Tourism Australia has launched a new sustainability initiative aimed at encouraging the tourism sector to adopt shared standards for responsible travel.
The initiative, titled Green...
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...
