Tag: Tourism Policy

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...

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...

The government has extended the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign to 2027, citing the need to provide additional time for the global tourism industry...

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...

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 has launched a new sustainability initiative aimed at encouraging the tourism sector to adopt shared standards for responsible travel. The initiative, titled Green...

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...

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...

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...

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,...