“63rd ASEAN National Tourism Organizations Meeting” Kicks Off in Cebu, Focusing on Future‑Ready Tourism in Southeast Asia

On January 26, 2026, at the Nustar Hotel in Cebu City, Philippines, the 63 rd ASEAN National Tourism Organizations Meeting was inaugurated, bringing together senior officials of all 11 member countries of ASEAN, not to mention dialogue partners. Hosted amid Philippines’ ASEAN 2026 Chairmanship, it assesses programs for future-ready tourism: sustainability, digital innovation, and community benefits under “Navigating Our Future Together.” Undersecretary Verna Buensuceso of DOT emphasized competitiveness, resiliency and inclusive growth policy alignment. Historical tourism pact site ASEAN Tourism Forum is an annual week-long event held in Cebu, the historic site of tourism pact that is aimed at uniting the Southeast Asia into a single major destination to promote economic livelihoods.​​

Goals of Future-Ready Tourism

Future-ready tourism emphasizes green practices, tech integration, and visitor safety across borders.​

Cebu’s Historic Role

Cebu rebirths 1990 ASEAN cooperation heritage, as innovation center to regional strategies.​

Timor-Leste Inclusion

Timor-Leste’s entry bolsters bloc unity, expanding collaborative tourism potential.​

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