Tourism Pillar
Countries in BIMP-EAGA are working together to promote the subregion as a premier single tourism destination. The subregion is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Lorentz National Park in Papua; Mt. Kinabalu Park in Sabah; Gunung Mulu National Park and Niah Caves National Park in Sarawak; Puerto Princesa Subterranean River in Palawan; Tubbataha Reefs National Park, also in Palawan; and the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary in Davao Oriental, Mindanao; as well as four UNESCO Global Geoparks—Maros, Meratus, and Raja Ampat in Indonesia and Kinabalu in Malaysia. It also offers a rich diversity of cultures and traditions, which include longhouse living, river-based communities, local crafts, and exotic cuisines.
BIMP-EAGA aims to harness digitalization, innovation, sustainability, and creative industries to deliver seamless and diverse travel experiences, safeguard natural and cultural heritage, and generate equitable socioeconomic benefits across the subregion.
Strategic Priorities
1. Sustainable and resilient tourism destinations in line with the ASEAN Tourism Strategic Plan.
2. Data-driven planning and use of digital tools for joint marketing and seamless travel.
3. Capacity development for the tourism workforce and destination managers.
4. Expanded scope of tourism products and services focused on visitor experiences.