East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Federation (EATOF) was founded in Gangwon Province, Korea in 2000 in order to pursue peace and prosperity through exchange in diverse fields, especially on tourism. Nine member countries from Northeast and Southeast Asian Provinces founded participated at the preliminary meeting in Seoul in September 1999. It is the only international tourism association in East Asia. EATOF has 10 member provinces.[1]
Functions
Each member is playing following roles to achieve goals of EATOF:
- Exchange of information on tourism policy and tourism industry
- Development of joint programs which promote tourism in individual provinces and the region as a whole
- Training, education and exchange of personnel working in the tourism sector both private and public
- Other matters related to mutual cooperation in tourism
History
2000
After preliminary meeting, EATOF 2000 was held in Gangwon Province, Korea with participation of nine member provinces.
2006
Quang Ninh Province in Vietnam became a regular member.
2007
At the EATOF 2007 in Chiang Mai Province the group agreed to establish the EATOF Permanent Secretariat.
2008
EATOF permanent secretariat was established in Gangwon Province.
2009
Siem Reap in Cambodia and Luang Prabang in Laos became regular members.
South Korea
Indonesia
Philippines
Japan
China
Malaysia
Thailand
Mongolia
Russia
Vietnam
Laos
Cambodia