Tourism department hosts 63rd Asean National Tourism Organizations Meeting

The Manila Times

Tourism department hosts 63rd Asean National Tourism Organizations Meeting  Executive tourism officials from Asean member states, dialogue partners, and international organizations convened in Cebu City on Monday, January  26, as the Department of Tourism hosted the 63rd Asean National Tourism Organizations Meeting to assess programs and set directions for regional tourism cooperation. Tourism Undersecretary Verna Emeralda Buensuceso emphasized the Philippines’ leadership as Asean Chair for 2026 and described tourism as a key driver of inclusive growth. She pointed to Cebu’s historic role in Asean tourism collaboration, welcomed Timor-Leste as the newest Asean member, and urged closer alignment in policies, innovation, and sustainability. Buensuceso said the discussions and decisions made during the meeting will have a direct impact on visitor experience, destination competitiveness, business resilience, and community livelihoods across Southeast Asia.  VIDEO BY KAISER JAN FUENTES  Check out our Streaming Channel: https://streaming.manilatimes.net/  Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe  Visit our website at [https://www.manilatimes.net](https://www.manilatimes.net/)  Follow us: Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion  Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital  Check out our Podcasts: Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein  #TheManilaTimes #TMTNews #ASEAN #Philipines

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00:11Breathe with relaxed shoulders, let your arms rest naturally at your sides, and share a warm smile.

00:17In 3, 2, and 1.

00:30Good morning, excellent.

00:37Good morning, eh?

00:381, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.

00:41Right, before we conclude, may we request our friends from the media to stay where they are,

00:49who will give you the cue when you can enter their room.

01:00One more time.

01:04Our journey for travel and tourism as we know it today.

01:08By how well we align our strategies, our standards, our innovations, and most importantly, our

01:15result to ensure that tourism remains a four-day receive our lists.

01:19So we welcome you all to the 63rd meeting of the ASEAN National Tourism Organizations.

01:25From Timor-Leste as the 11th member state of ASEAN.

01:31Let's give him a welcome.

01:35We are present.

01:36Oh, hello, hello, hello, hello, hello.

01:39I'm going to meet my name.

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