Relaxation and removal of travel restrictions within ASEAN Member States was welcomed with 60 percent of measures and activities under the Post COVID-19 Recovery Plan for ASEAN Tourism have been completed or are being implemented through the ASEAN Tourism Strategic Plan, ATSP Work Plan. The matter was among those achieved at the 26th Meeting of ASEAN Tourism Ministers, MATM held recently in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Also held were the related meetings Plus Three, 22nd MATM Plus Three, 10th Meeting of ASEAN-India and 2nd Meeting of ASEAN-Russian Federation Tourism Ministers.

Brunei Darussalam's delegation to the meeting was led by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism. The theme was 'ASEAN: A Journey to Wonderful Destinations'. During the MATM Plus Three, the meeting noted that the Plus Three countries continued to implement measures and initiatives to revitalize the tourism sector. The 10th ASEAN-India Meeting emphasised the need to continue supporting tourism micro-small medium enterprises.

The 2nd ASEAN-Russian Federation Tourism Meeting among others highlighted the importance of advancing efforts to promote sustainable and inclusive tourism between the two parties. Meanwhile, at the ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards Ceremony, Two entities received the 2nd ASEAN Spa Services Awards. Meanwhile, 4 entities received the 2nd ASEAN Public Toilet Award. Brunei Darussalam also participated in the ASEAN Tourism Forum Travel Exchange, TRAVEX to provide business matching opportunities for suppliers of tourism products and services and foster business relationships.

Source: Radio Television Brunei