Fresh off its historic accession as the 11th member of ASEAN, Timor-Leste has set an ambitious goal to welcome 200,000 international visitors annually by 2030.
As the first new nation to join the regional bloc in over 25 years, the country is leveraging its membership to open its doors to a new wave of international travellers, positioning itself as South-east Asia’s last frontier for authentic, sustainable adventure, stated Antonio da Silva, director general of tourism, Ministry of Tourism and Environment, Government of Timor-Leste.
