APEC tourism summit: Thailand to revitalize Asia-Pacific tourism

APEC tourism summit: Thailand to revitalize Asia-Pacific tourism

 Thailand has outlined ambitious plans for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum's 12th Tourism Ministerial Meeting (TMM12), which will be held in Peru from June 5 to 9. Deputy Government Spokesperson Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri announced that this critical summit will acknowledge and endorse the progress made under the APEC Tourism Working Group (TWG) Strategic Plan 2020-2024, while also laying the groundwork for future tourism cooperation among member economies.

The Thai Cabinet has greenlit three key documents for adoption at the meeting:

Draft Statement of the 12th APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting (TMM12);

Draft Policy Recommendations on Prevention of Food Loss and Reduction of Food Waste in the Asia-Pacific Region; and

Draft Concept Paper on APEC Platform for Promotion of Tourism Cooperation Opportunities in the Asia-Pacific Region.

“The Draft Statement calls for innovative solutions to address challenges in the tourism sector and promote sustainable tourism.”