7. Conclusion
The importance of tourism development in this region is not overstated in this paper because of the facts
illustrated above. The issues and challenges presented in this literature reveals that tourism growth in the
region is exclusively demand-led and endowed with a comparative advantaged tourism sector in all
Southeast Asian countries. It is important to note that proper formulation and implementation of
favourable policy of tourism development is required to enjoy the benefits of tourism. This is especially
important for the countries where finished tourism products are yet at infant stage. The accessible
economic resources should lead the policies of tourism development since they provide proper recognition
of unique tourism products and operate their marketing. The available economic resources for tourism
development will determine the scale of its integration into the local economy while they also account for
the overall control of tourism sector. If any of the economic resources are insufficient, the success of
tourism policies is uncertain. The following elements should be taken into consideration when formulating
a unique Southeast Asian regional tourism policy: