“Speed Networking” Aims to Boost Tourist Arrivals in Timor-Leste
Eight Australian travel agents had the opportunity to “Explore The Undiscovered” in Timor-Leste on a recent familiarization trip, organized by Market Development Facility (MDF). USAID’s Tourism For All Project (TFA) held a “speed networking” event...
Exploring the potential of circular economy to enhance island tourism resilience and sustainability
On May 12, 2022, Mercy Corps and the Ministry of Tourism, Commerce, and Industry announced the release of Timor-Leste’s first catalog dedicated to locally made upcycled and recycled products. On this occasion, Dili’s Centro de...
From Dili to Atauro in 20 minutes with MAF’s “Fly/Stay” Shuttle Service
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) has teamed up with Atauro’s tourism association ATKOMA to offer a special Fly/Stay passenger service for visitors to the island. MAF’s light aircraft make the journey from Dili in less than...
Balibo Veterans’ Museum
The Balibo Fort Veterans’ Museum, housed in the extensively renovated historic military barracks, was officially opened on Saturday April 30, 2022. The museum tells the stories of veterans who served in Timor-Leste during World...
Australia’s MDF and Dive Operators Collaborate on Expanding Marine Tourism
MDF is working with the Dive Operators Working Group (DOWG) to explore new dive sites around Timor-Leste and expand the country’s marine tourism offering. The partnership aims to have high-quality tourism products ready for when Timor-Leste...
Corn harvesting ceremony in Oesilo
Oé-Cusse, East Timor (March 22nd, 2022), The corn harvesting ceremony is one of the Timorese traditions that existed in the past and continues to be carried out by the younger generation today in Oé-Cusse. Every...
Hotel Owners of Timor-Lorosa’e (HOTL) Association: Stronger Together in 2022
How do we grow the Tourism sector in Timor-Leste, a land offering incredible beauty, culture and history? This was the critical question raised by 20 hoteliers in Timor-Leste as they sat together at the 2017...
Timor-Leste Gains International Recognition for Tais as an “Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding”
DILI, December 14th, 2021—Timor-Leste is celebrating an important cultural milestone. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced that the country’s application for the inscription of its hand-woven traditional textile, tais, as...
Ataúro and Asosiasaun Turizmu Koleku Mahanak Ataúro (ATKOMA) Awarded Top 100 Green Destinations Sustainability Stories.
Ataúro and Asosiasaun Turizmu Koleku Mahanak Ataúro (ATKOMA) were recently awarded with the Top 100 Green Destinations Sustainability Stories. Green Destinations appeals to local and regional destinations committed to sustainability to participate in the Top...
Timor-Leste in Your Pocket: GoTimor Travel App Puts Tourism on the Map
Working in partnership, USAID’s Tourism For All Project, Heineken Timor S.A., Telkomcel and the Directorate General of Tourism have developed a new travel app, GoTimor. GoTimor is a mobile application featuring the many great experiences...
United in Religious Diversity: Timor-Leste Launches Faith-based Tourism Association with U.S. Support
DILI, October 12, 2021 – The United States congratulates Timor-Leste for launching the Faith-based Tourism Association (Asosiasaun Turizmu Relijiozu Timor-Leste-ATRTL) today at Dili Cathedral on the anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s visit to the...
From fishing to ‘whale spotting’ in Subaun: Citizen science, local knowledge and partnerships combine to make unique whale watching in Timor-Leste.
In the early morning pre-dawn light, against the backdrop of spectacular Mount Curi a dugout canoe motors out on the still, flat ocean. The sea quickly changes colour to dark blue, as they pass the...