BRI boosts ecotourism development in Asean region


DURING the last couple of decades, the number of travellers visiting South-East Asia has increased by 10% every year on average.

The number increased from 40 million in 2001 to 143.6 million in 2019. The tourism sector's rapid growth has made a substantial contribution to the economies of the region.

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