Dear friends and colleagues,

Timor-Leste is not only one of the newest nations in the world, but also the newest destination in the Asia and the Pacific region. we are really proud of our country's many and varied tourism assets; Timor-Leste has so much to offer visitors who want to experience unspoiled nature and discover a different culture and way of life.

It is important to us to protect all of the different elements that combine to make Timor-Leste a unique holiday destination, so in our approach to tourism development we are focusing on nature-based tourism. We believe that mass tourism is not appropriate in a small island state such as ours; we aim to create a tourism industry that is both sustainable and environmentally friendly.

The people of Timoe-Leste have a strong culture of hospitality and we are looking forward to showing you all of the beautiful things that together make a visit to Timor-Leste the travel experience of a lifetime. Timoe-Leste welcomes responsible travellers who know how important it is to respect the value and integrity of the environment and the cultural heritage. We hope to see you soon.

Warm Regards,

Jose Filipe Dias Quintas, SE, BA(Hons)