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BUSINESS SECTORS
Tourism
Like many other countries, Brunei
Darussalam also felt the impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic on its tourism
industry. Various initiatives have been
carried out by the Ministry of Primary
Resources and Tourism (MPRT),
particularly the Tourism Development
Department, to strengthen the tourism
industry by introducing several
domestic tourism packages.
The main function of the Tourism
Development Department is to
formulate national policies or strategies
relating to travel and tourism in Brunei.
The department also shoulders
the role to plan in developing and
promoting Brunei as a travel and tourist
destination and enhance the travel
and tourism sectors’ contribution to
the Brunei economy.
With the announcement of re-opening
of land borders starting August 1,
2022, the number of tourist arrivals in
Brunei has steadily increased as the
country embarked on the transition
phase and eased its travel restrictions.
Hospitality and tourism service
providers as well as operators have
seen a significant increase in bookings