APEC Tourism Ministers issue joint statement

The tourism ministers of the 21 APEC member economies issued a statement after their meeting on Sunday in Urubamba, Peru. The joint statement reflects the results of the APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting chaired by the Minister of Commerce and Tourism of Peru, Elizabeth Galdo.

Under the motto “Innovating Pathways for Sustainable Tourism Growth”, the declaration highlights the need for innovative approaches to address current challenges in the tourism sector, emphasizing the benefits of the transition of tourism businesses to the formal economy. that supports the growth of small and medium-sized businesses and builds resilience.

Infrastructure tourism on the Kurobe-Unazuki Canyon Route in Japan

The Ministers also reaffirmed their commitment to creating resilient tourism ecosystems that can withstand extreme weather, natural disasters and global health crises, thereby safeguarding livelihoods, preserving cultural heritage and promoting inclusive growth.

The Ministers took note of Peru’s work in developing a platform to promote cooperation among APEC economies with respect to the development of sustainable tourism throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

The declaration highlights the need for innovative approaches to address current challenges in the tourism sector

The statement also highlighted the need to promote sustainable gastronomy, food production, processing and consumption patterns to minimize the environmental footprint of tourism activities in the region.