South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Tourism Development Plan

South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Tourism Development Plan
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2005
Genre: Economic development projects
ISBN:

"A subregional cooperation program is underway in eastern South Asia based on the establishment of a South Asian Growth Quadrangle (SAGQ), comprising Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, and Nepal. The Asian Development Bank is supporting the participating countries through regional technical assistance (TA) ..."--P. 3.

CAREC Transport Strategy 2030

CAREC Transport Strategy 2030
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher:
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2020
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9789292619992

The Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Transport Strategy 2030 builds on progress made and lessons learned from the CAREC Transport and Trade Facilitation Strategy 2020. It separates trade facilitation from transport and links to the overall CAREC 2030 program in the areas of enhanced connectivity and sustainability. This strategy underscores increasing sustainability and network quality alongside continued construction and rehabilitation of transport corridors, and places more emphasis on multimodal connectivity, road asset management, road safety, and performance-based maintenance goals. The CAREC Transport Strategy 2030 will be implemented in conjunction with the CAREC Integrated Trade Agenda 2030.

Big Data for Better Tourism Policy, Management, and Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19

Big Data for Better Tourism Policy, Management, and Sustainable Recovery from COVID-19
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2021-12-01
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9292691368

Big data is already being used to measure, monitor, and manage tourism development, but its potential remains to be fully exploited. This report discusses the trends, opportunities, and challenges in using big data and digitalization in the tourism sector. It highlights how big data is being leveraged for COVID-19 recovery and examines its relationship with statistical frameworks to better measure the economic, social, and environmental impact of tourism. Case studies of partnerships in Asia and the Pacific between the public and private sector demonstrate ways to tap big data.

South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Operational Plan 2016–2025 Update

South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Operational Plan 2016–2025 Update
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2020-02-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292619977

This report reflects the changes in the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Program's operational plan for the period 2016–2025. It outlines the updates on the supporting list of priority projects resulting from a rigorous vetting process. This involves defining SASEC transport and energy networks and identifying priority projects based on preparedness and their roles in filling network gaps. The result is a more reasonable estimate of funding needs to help meet the SASEC Program's goals of multimodal connectivity, energy market development, and increased intraregional and interregional trade.

Leveraging Thematic Circuits for BIMSTEC Tourism Development

Leveraging Thematic Circuits for BIMSTEC Tourism Development
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2022-12-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292699164

This report shows how countries in the BIMSTEC subregion can work together to rebuild their pandemic-battered travel industries and create intraregional thematic tour packages to boost visitor numbers and support sustainable development. It lays out comprehensive action plans involving each member country–Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand–and highlights the potential of cross-border tourism circuits based on themes such as wildlife, trekking, or religion. It explains the potential to grow intraregional tourism, use public–private partnerships, and harmonize infrastructure, connectivity, and marketing to develop seamless travel between member countries and fast-track their economic recovery.

Sustainable Tourism After COVID-19

Sustainable Tourism After COVID-19
Author: Asian Development Bank
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2021-12-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9292692577

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has devastated tourism in Asia and the Pacific, exposing the region’s dependence on the sector. This publication examines the prepandemic tourism system, the impacts of COVID-19, and how tourism in the region might be reset to contribute more effectively to the Sustainable Development Goals. It highlights six pathways for promoting systemic change in the sector: a value-driven approach, decarbonization, tourism-led regeneration, improved governance, and sustainable finance. It provides concrete recommendations on how policymakers and industry stakeholders can leverage tourism to foster sustainable development and a green recovery in Asia and the Pacific.

Tourism and Opportunities for Economic Development in Asia

Tourism and Opportunities for Economic Development in Asia
Author: Ordó?ez de Pablos, Patricia
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2017-01-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1522520791

The growing market of tourism in Asian countries has caused significant changes to the economy, transportation, and safety for citizens. With the ubiquity of tourism, there is now an increasing need for resources to assist in the challenges that arise. Tourism and Opportunities for Economic Development in Asia is a key resource on the priorities, challenges, and strategies in the globalized economy of the Asian tourism market. Highlighting multidisciplinary studies on cultural tourism, gastronomy, and hospitality management, this publication is an ideal reference source for academicians, researchers, politicians, policy makers, and information technology directors actively involved in the tourism industry.