Asia and the Pacific
The Regional Department for Asia and the Pacific is responsible for the coordination, follow-up and implementation of all activities undertaken for the benefit of UN Tourism’s Member States in the Asia and the Pacific region
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37th CAP-CSA, 56th CAP, 60th CSA and UN Tourism Regional Conference on Tourism Policy in the Circular Economy
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Our mission is carried out in close cooperation with Member States, strategic partners, tourism professionals, industry leaders and experts in the region.
Asia and the Pacific Regional News
November 20, 2025
UN Tourism Supports Members in Asia and Pacific in Data-Focused Capacity Building
UN Tourism has further strengthened the capacity of its Members across Asia and the Pacific to produce reliable, integrated, and policy-relevant tourism data.
November 05, 2025
UN Tourism and UTM highlight Meetings and Events as Drivers for Local Development
UN Tourism’s Asia-Pacific Member States met to boost capacity and explore how meetings and events can drive sustainable economic, social, and cultural growth
September 25, 2025
Asia-Pacific unveils its potential for a stronger and smarter growth at the UN Tourism/PATA Forum
The 19th UN Tourism/PATA Forum on Tourism Trends and Outlook gathered key sector stakeholders from governmental institutions, private sector and academia to explore the need for research and data driven policies to build a smart and sustainable tourism ecosystem.
July 03, 2025
Regional Pacific Workshop Strengthens Link Between Agriculture and Tourism
UN Tourism, the Mountain Partnership Secretariat at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), concluded a successful three-day Regional Workshop on Sustainable Gastronomy Tourism. The event brought together over 70 stakeholders from across the Pacific to co-create gastronomy tourism experiences and itineraries that deepen the connection between agrifood systems and the tourism sector.
July 01, 2025
Tourism and Culture Take Center Stage at Executive Training Programme in Mongolia
UN Tourism welcomed senior tourism officials from across the Asia-Pacific region to put the spotlight on the vital link between tourism and culture in building resilient and inclusive destinations.
April 30, 2025
Empowering Innovation and Inclusion: UN Tourism Leads Global Dialogue at Expo 2025 Japan
At Japan’s Expo 2025, UN Tourism highlighted the key role of innovation and education for driving transformation and female empowerment in the sector.
April 16, 2025
UN Tourism Launches Investment Guidelines: “Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Indonesia”
UN Tourism has launched the latest edition in its series of investment guidelines: Tourism Doing Business: Investing in Indonesia. This comprehensive publication offers global investors a clear and data-driven overview of the vast opportunities in one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic tourism markets.
April 15, 2025
UN Tourism Members from Asia and Pacific to Focus on Resilience and Sustainable Tourism for Region
UN Tourism has brought together its Members States from across Asia and the Pacific to guide the sector’s development beyond recovery and towards greater resilience and sustainability.