Asean tourism forum 2018

The approval of ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals (ASEAN MRA on TP) for MICE Professionals and Event Professionals was made during the 26th Meeting of ASEAN Tourism Ministerial in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The professional standards of these two categories become effective in all member countries. President of Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya stated that ASEAN member countries have always jointly prioritized professional development. Since 2012, the ASEAN MRA on TP has been developed as the collective operational plan for ASEAN countries, applicable in two fields - Hotel Services and Travel Services. Later in 2021, the ASEAN Tourism Ministers agreed upon the amendments of such arrangement by including two more categories - MICE Professionals and Event Professionals - as a means to upgrade and expand the cooperation in the facilitation for the mobility of ASEAN professionals in tourism and MICE industries. … [Read more...] about ASEAN tourism ministers approve MICE professional standards

Stakeholders have much to say about the current state of the tourism industry, and what must be done Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a tourism recovery conference on March 15 and talked to management agencies and tourism businesses about removing obstacles for the industry to thrive once again. Despite being one of the first Southeast Asian countries to fully reopen to international tourism after the pandemic, Vietnam’s tourism industry still trails other countries in the region. The PM raised a series of questions about tourism promotion, competitive advantages, products, and visa policies – all factors that are considered to be subjective causes for Vietnam’s tourism to fail its foreign tourism targets thus far. “Tourism cannot develop alone, and tourism cannot develop if culture and the entertainment industry do not develop,” PM Chinh said. He directed the tourism industry to build green and sustainable tourism products, finance tourism activities, and develop … [Read more...] about Tourism breakthrough within reach

In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of ASEAN-Japan friendship and cooperation under the theme of Golden Friendship, Golden Opportunities, the ASEAN Youth Organisation is organising the first and largest ASEAN Youth Economic Forum in Southeast Asia. (Photo source: aseanyouth.net) Jakarta – A blueprint that sets the future direction of the ASEAN-Japan economic partnership for the next decades is now under discussion. Speaking at the recent ASEAN Youth Economic Forum 2023 held in Jakarta, Japanese Ambassador to ASEAN Kiya Masahiko said that his country has always been and will always be with ASEAN to overcome challenges. ASEAN and Japan are entering their 50th year of relations this year. However, their relationship has dramatically changed over the past decades, not to mention the common challenges that both sides face. Japan supported ASEAN's industrialisation and economic development. However, it is today facing economic stagnation and an aging population. ASEAN, on the … [Read more...] about ASEAN-Japan economic partnership in next decades discussed

Some tourists tried to climb a hill on Padar Island, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara Province, which is part the Komodo National Park. (Photo: antaranews.com) Jakarta (VNA) – The 42nd ASEAN Summit, slated to take place in mid-May in Indonesia’s Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara province this year, is expected to help the country attract 1.1 million international visitors to the tourism site, home to the Komodo Dragon National Park. Indonesia ’s Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Uno said this goal is in line with the development of infrastructure in Labuan Bajo, including the Bajo-Golo Mori route that was just inaugurated on March 14. However, Sandiaga said that Labuan Bajo needs more new destinations to attract international visitors through the upcoming 42nd ASEAN Summit because Indonesia allows only 200,000 international visitors to visit Komodo Dragon National Park each year to maintain the environmental sustainability of the region. Sandiaga also said … [Read more...] about Indonesia aims to attract 1.1 million visitors during 42nd ASEAN Summit

Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi (Photo: AFP/VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has announced three main pillars of this year’s ASEAN Summit , themed “ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth.” Speaking at an event on March 19, the minister said the first is maintaining the ten-member group’s centrality, making it a driver to promote peace and stability. Regarding the second - the epicentrum of growth, the official pointed to ASEAN’s advantages in demography, high economic growth, and regional peace and stability. The third lies with Indo-Pacific, she said, noting that the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP) should be translated into specific economic cooperation activities. In that spirit, during Indonesia ’s ASEAN Chairmanship 2023, the Indonesian Foreign Ministry will coordinate with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) and relevant ministries and agencies in organising the ASEAN-Indo-Pacific Forum … [Read more...] about Indonesia announces pillars of ASEAN Summit 2023

ASEAN, China vow to advance comprehensive strategic partnership. (Photo: asean.org) Jakarta (VNA) - ASEAN and China reaffirmed commitment to advance their comprehensive strategic partnership at the 24th ASEAN -China Joint Cooperation Committee (JCC) meeting held at the ASEAN Secretariat on March 17. China also reaffirmed its support for ASEAN Community building and for ASEAN Centrality in regional ASEAN-led mechanisms. The meeting exchanged views on developments in ASEAN and China and discussed the continued progress of cooperation over the past year. Notable progress has been made in various areas of the ASEAN-China Plan of Action 2021-2025 and its annex to advance the ASEAN- China Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) particularly in political dialogue and cooperation, non-traditional security, trade and investment, food and agriculture, ICT, cyber security, digital economy, tourism, education, public health, culture and information, media, environment, and … [Read more...] about ASEAN, China vow to advance comprehensive strategic partnership

At the March 16 meeting, co-chaired by Permanent Representative of Vietnam Nguyen Hai Bang and Ambassador of the RoK to ASEAN Kwon Hee-seog, the two sides recognized significant progress made in the ASEAN-ROK cooperation over the past year through a follow-up on the outcomes of the 23rd ASEAN-RoK Summit and the activities to implement various areas of cooperation under the ASEAN-ROK Plan of Action (2021-2025). The two sides welcomed the ROK’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and the Korea-ASEAN Solidarity Initiative (KASI) that aim at substantially strengthening the ASEAN-RoK cooperation. Under KASI, the RoK will double the size of its annual contributions to the ASEAN-RoK Cooperation Fund by 2027 to support more projects and activities. Both sides also agreed to strengthen cooperation in the four priority areas under the ASEAN Outlook in the Indo-Pacific (AOIP), noting the shared principles and objectives between the AOIP and the RoK’s Indo-Pacific Strategy. Participants also agreed to … [Read more...] about ASEAN, Republic of Korea reaffirm commitment for further cooperation

Illustrative photo. (Photo: AFP/VNA) mô tả cho ảnh Jakarta (VNA) – ASEAN has sufficient resources to become a centre of world economic growth with a GDP reaching USD 3.36 trillion in 2021 and a population of 650 million people, Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said on March 15. ASEAN chair this year set 16 Priority Economic Deliverables (PED) which are divided into three strategic drives including recovery-rebuilding, digital economy, and sustainability. Indonesia also aims to promote sustainable regional development through the ASEAN - Indo-Pacific Forum (AIPF) in which, the public and private sectors will be invited to participate in projects in the region to support green infrastructure, strengthened supply chains, digital transformation, and creative economy, as well as innovative and sustainable finance./. VNA … [Read more...] about Indonesia drives ASEAN to become centre of world economic growth

ROUNDTABLE: Seeking a boost for inbound tourism Speaking at the opening of the roundtable discussion, VIR's Editor-in-Chief Le Trong Minh shared, " Tourism is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing economic sectors in the world today. Its importance in creating jobs and promoting growth is addressed in some of the Sustainable Development Goals in the United Nations Development programme." He cited statistics showing Vietnam's tourism created more than 1.3 million direct jobs in 2019, contributing 9.2 per cent of the country's total GDP (equivalent to $32.8 billion). This is a significant number, but it remains low compared to the global average. Vietnam has yet to unlock the full potential of its tourism industry. "Despite the economic volatility, the recovery of inbound tourism will bring many advantages, such as creating jobs and improving labour mobility. As the manufacturing industry is struggling due to a shrinking export market, tourism is a viable on-site … [Read more...] about VIR’s rountable discussion sheds lights on the recovery of inbound tourism

Speaking at the roundtable, Nguyen Thi Le Huong, deputy general director of Vietravel cum director of Vietravel Hanoi said, "With a coastline of 3,000km, Vietnam has the potential to become a resort destination. Vietnam is attracting tourists from India, Korea, and Mongolia to discover its beautiful beaches, but it is important that the government and the business community take a comprehensive approach to dealing with problems." "In Thailand, tourism has reached every corner of the family. Thailand launched the ABC strategy four years ago to revive tourism by combining familiar tourist attractions to create new points on the travel itinerary. Vietnam is certainly not at a competitive advantage to other regional peers with its magnificent landscape, long coastline, and world-heritage sites," Huong added. "It is vital we reposition our brands and products and the government should issue policies that promote new destinations to meet the changing demands of travellers," she said. "In … [Read more...] about Tourism in Vietnam can achieve more