21 APEC tourism ministers met in Urubamba, Peru, issuing a joint statement on innovative approaches to address tourism challenges, focusing on formal economy transition, resilient ecosystems, and sustainable supply chains.

21 APEC member nations' tourism ministers met in Urubamba, Peru, issuing a joint statement highlighting the need for innovative approaches to address current challenges in the tourism sector. Focus areas include transitioning tourism enterprises to the formal economy, building resilient tourism ecosystems, and optimizing sustainable tourism supply chains. Ministers emphasize the role of tourism in economic growth and safeguarding livelihoods, cultural heritage, and inclusive growth.