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ASEAN
Tourism Forum (ATF) 2008 Theme :
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theme was acknowlrdged by ASEAN member countries during The 24th ASEAN
NTOs Meeting on 6-7 July 2006 at Chiang Mai, Thailand.
ASEAN, as a powerful
grouping of 10 of the most distinctive travel and tourism destinations in the
world, stands head and shoulders above other geographic locations in terms of
natural, cultural and heritage diversity. The member countries of ASEAN have realized
the vast wealth that this grouping of nations has to offer touristically as well
as the long-term benefits that this industry is able to generate socially and
economically.
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in order to capitalize on ASEAN's potential, it is necessary to coordinate together
and create a dynamic synergy that will provide tourist products and services that
are of an international standard and have the potential to encourage people to
the region. All of what ASEAN has comes in response to shifting travel trends;
hence, in preparing for the future enhancement of the region's tourism, we need
to forge ahead with a spirit of dynamic unity. This will also be seen as a reflection
of the determination and dedication of ASEAN member nations of improving the region's
interests through the application of tourism as a mechanism for socio-economic
development. This will be achieved through new initiatives that boost the ASEAN
brand image in this era of global competition. | Thus, the
theme for the ATF 2008, 'Synergies of ASEAN: Towards Dynamic
Unity in Diversity' is a very appropriate and timely one, and will prove
to be one of significance. Southeast Asians, although with separate distinctive
cultures, are closely linked together and stand on common ground and goals on
paving the progressive roads for future prosperity. |
