Aseanta to seek reopening scheme
Tourism industry in need of urgent action
The ASEAN Tourism Association will press for a border reopening scheme among Asean’s 10 member states at the 24th meeting of Asean Tourism Ministries on Thursday.
Mingkwan Metmowlee, president of the ASEAN Tourism Association (Aseanta), said the association, which includes the private sector and national tourism organizations (NTOs) of the 10 member states, will call for a resumption of tourism by the first or second quarter of this year as the industry is on the brink of collapse and needs urgent action.
“More than 70% of tourism jobs in this region will be lost if the borders remain closed, but once tourism picks up we will face another crisis — a labour shortage,” said Mrs Mingkwan.
Aseanta suggests every country prepare for border…
