JAKARTA, 27 January 2024 – The ASEAN Tourism Ministers, supported by the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA), have developed, and endorsed the Action Roadmap for Sustainable Tourism Development in ASEAN. The Roadmap aims to provide guidance to ASEAN Member States (AMS) and relevant stakeholders in promoting sustainable tourism practices, strengthen collaboration, and enhance the region’s competitiveness as a sustainable tourism destination.

Building upon the ASEAN Framework on Sustainable Tourism Development released in early 2023, the Roadmap serves as a comprehensive and long-term strategic plan for the region. It outlines the strategies and actions necessary to achieve sustainability objectives within the regional tourism industry.

While the Framework aimed at establishing a long-term vision for sustainable tourism development in ASEAN, defining the overarching operational goal, strategic goals, guiding principles, and key pillars, the Roadmap takes it a step further. It provides stakeholders with the necessary strategies, actions, and best practices to achieve the key priorities identified through consultations and surveys.

As a regional guiding framework, the roadmap enables AMS to align their individual sustainable tourism strategies with the overarching goals of ASEAN. This approach fosters a cohesive and integrated approach to sustainable tourism development in the region, encompassing both country-level and region-wide activities.

For further information, please contact tourism@asean.org.