We had organised bilateral talks with various member provinces during sidelines of the recent 18th East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Federation (EATOF) General Assembly held in Tuv, Mongolia.
As head of Sarawak delegation, I had led discussions with other member countries which were aimed at enhancing regional tourism collaboration and promoting sustainable development.
Our talks with the delegates from Yogyakarta (Indonesia) had focused on developing geotourism initiatives, promoting cultural exchanges, and sharing knowledge on geotourism to boost local economic growth.
Both countries had common interest in the discussions which underscored the importance of leveraging geological features and cultural heritage to attract tourists and support community development.
In our discussions with this year’s host, Tuv of Mongolia, we had spoken on opportunities for joint tourism promotion and improving air connectivity among EATOF members. It is also aimed at fostering a common understanding of cultural heritage and traditional sports tourism, which are vital components of both regions' tourism strategies.
Meanwhile, our counterparts from Gangwon, South Korea had mentioned on Sarawak's pioneering efforts in geotourism and the Post Covid Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030. In fact, we are the only region in EATOF which had a strategic plan for sustainable growth including PCDS 2030 which focuses on economic prosperity, social inclusivity, and environmental sustainability.
Our counterparts from Gangwon had expressed interest in several initiatives including golf tourism, the Sarawak-Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) programme, edu-tourism for short-term English courses, and participation in the Rainforest Youth Summit (RAYS). We have also cordially invited all EATOF member provinces to participate in future Rainforest Youth Summits which is aimed to foster greater regional collaboration and youth engagement in environmental conservation.
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