Skip to main content

Tourism

Brunei River Cruise. Photo credit: Tourism Development Department, Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism, Brunei Darussalam.

Domestic Tourism Gets a Boost from Brunei’s Social Media Challenge

October 04, 2021

Selera Bruneiku encourages local tourists to sample the cuisine and attractions of Brunei-Muara, Tutong, Belait, and Temburong.
Tourist boats

Southeast Asia Faces GDP Loss of 8.4% in 2021 as COVID-19 Roils Tourism

July 15, 2021

Countries urged to restore travelers' confidence, mitigate socioeconomic impacts on livelihoods, and prepare for the long term.
Rainforest World Music Festival. Photo credit: Sarawak Tourism Board.

Sarawak’s Rainforest World Music Festival 2021 Goes Virtual

June 16, 2021

The virtual festival will be a retrospective of past performances and pre-recorded sessions with homegrown acts.
Sabah Rural Tourism

30 Places to Visit in Sabah for Rural Tourism

May 18, 2021

Apart from the marine and nature parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and forest reserves, tourism attractions can also be found in rural communities.
Sabah Original Places video

Sabah Gets Ready for a Revival in Tourism

May 11, 2021

Domestic promotions, new destinations, and infrastructure upgrades are expected to bring tourism back on its feet.
Coron Island is known for World War II-era wreck diving, crystal-blue Kayangan Lake, and Barracuda Lake, a divers’ paradise. Photo credit: iStock/faizzaki.

Opening of Three Ports in Palawan to Boost Tourism, Trade

March 19, 2021

Two ports serve as gateways to two major tourist destinations in the Philippines, El Nido and Coron, while the third port is in Bataraza on the southernmost tip of Palawan.
Photo of Davao International Airport in Mindanao, Philippines taken in 2019.

5 Key Initiatives to Safely Reopen Borders in ASEAN

March 12, 2021

High on the agenda are the drafting of a travel corridor arrangement framework, digital tools for seamless travel, and common guidelines on hygiene and safety.
News Brief

ASEAN Adopts Phnom Penh Declaration on Rebuilding Tourism

February 24, 2021

Measures to revitalize tourism focus on sustainability and include a Post COVID-19 Recovery Plan and business and skills development.
International travel is still restricted in many parts of the world, including in Southeast Asia. However, countries have recently made tentative efforts to reopen their borders. Photo credit: Asian Development Bank.

Here’s a Bright Spot for Tourism

November 05, 2020

International recognition amid the pandemic is a bright spot for tourism and travel players struggling to regain their business.
Orangutan from the tropical forest of Borneo. Photo credit: iStock/USO.

Why We Need to Save Ecotourism in a Post-Pandemic World

August 25, 2020

Nature-based tourism funds the protection of environmentally critical sanctuaries and can be a key driver of economic recovery.