ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 kicks off in Cebu, Philippines

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ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 kicks off in Cebu, Philippines

29/01/2026

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The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2026 officially kicked off on 28 January in Cebu, Philippines, with a vibrant cultural performance highlighting the heritage of Lapu-Lapu City. The event marks the Philippines’ return as host nearly a decade after last staging the forum in 2016, bringing regional tourism leaders back together to chart the sector’s future.

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