Tag: Tourism Policy
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...
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...
