Issued by the 12th Tourism Ministerial Meeting
Urubamba, Cusco, Peru, 9 June 2024
Tourism ministers from the 21 APEC member economies issued a statement following their meeting in Urubamba, Peru on
Sunday. The joint statement reflects the outcomes of the APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting chaired by Peru’s Minister of
Trade and Tourism Elizabeth Galdo.
View the 12th APEC Tourism Ministers’ Statement and the accompanying Chair's Statement
Under the theme of “Innovating Pathways for Sustainable Tourism Growth,” the statement highlights the need for
innovative approaches to address current challenges in the tourism sector, emphasizing the benefits of tourism
enterprises’ transition into the formal economy which supports the growth of small and medium enterprises and builds
resilience.
Ministers also reaffirmed their commitment to building resilient tourism ecosystems that can withstand extreme weather,
natural disasters and global health crises, thereby safeguarding livelihoods, preserving cultural heritage and promoting
inclusive growth.
Ministers noted Peru’s work towards the development of a platform aimed at promoting cooperation among APEC economies
with respect to sustainable tourism development across the Asia-Pacific region.
The statement also highlighted the need to promote sustainable gastronomy, food production, processing and consumption
patterns to minimize the environmental footprint of tourism activities in the region.