Brunei Darussalam continues to implement efforts towards post-pandemic tourism recovery. Resumption and increased air connectivity were crucial in enabling and promoting key economic flows such as trade, investment and tourism. The Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism stated that the country is also continuously ramping up flight capacities for the ease of movement to cater for inbound and outbound travellers including transit passengers.
Speaking at the 11th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin said Brunei Darussalam has also managed to attract local and foreign investments in enhancing tourism attractions related to ecotourism efforts. Yang Berhormat added these efforts have served as an impetus to harness opportunities in economic recovery that will contribute to regenerative tourism as a way forward. With the theme 'Tourism of the Future: Regenerative Tourism,' the meeting underlined the importance of the APEC Connectivity Blue Print 2015 to 2025. The meeting also welcomed the Policy Recommendations for Tourism of the 'Tourism of the Future: Regenerative Tourism,' which reflects the concerted enthusiasm of all APEC Economies in pursuit of a strong, balanced, secure, sustainable, and inclusive growth.
Source: Radio Television Brunei