Timor-Leste Tourism Investment Forum

Explore the undiscovered destination in Southeast Asia 
September 25th - 27th, 2025 

What is Timor-Leste's Tourism Investment Forum?
This 3-day annual event, held in alignment with ASEAN’s World Tourism Day, positions tourism as one of Timor-Leste’s most promising sectors. It features keynote speakers, panel discussions, masterclasses, commercial exhibitions, and networking opportunities designed to inspire collaboration, investment, and innovation.

Join domestic stakeholders, investors, industry experts, and government representatives as they connect, share experiences, and explore new opportunities in Timor-Leste’s growing tourism landscape. From showcasing successful business models to fostering partnerships and celebrating culture through a vibrant festival, the Forum is the leading platform to turn ideas into action and accelerate the country’s tourism development.
 

When?

25th - 27th of September 2025

 

Where?

Dili Convention Center (CCD) - Dili, Timor-Leste

 

Cost?

Free entry for registered participants

5 Reasons to invest in Timor-Leste
1

Young & emerging economy with monetary stability & attractive investment opportunities

Despite its size, Timor-Leste achieved rapid GDP growth, reaching 2.9% during the last decade (2013-2023) outperforming the World average (2.8%) and Pacific Islands States (2.2%). Its growth for 2024 was 3.3% and the projected for 2025 (3.5%) surpasses the World averages of 2.8% and 2.3% respectively

2

Strategic export platform

Preferential market access to over 4.3 billion people in 59 countries with world class port infrastructure

3

Competitive labor cost with a young and vibrant working force

2nd most competitive salary in Southeast Asia (US$115/month), with 65% of its population under 30 years old surpassing East Asia & Pacific (39%) & World average (49%)

4

Competitive tax regime with attractive investment incentives

Lowest tax regime in Southeast Asia (10% income tax), with incentives such as full tax exception up to 10 years, legal stability agreements, and land leasing agreements

5

Democratic and peaceful country

Timor-Leste stands out as 1st in Voice and Accountability, 2nd in Democracy, and 4th in Political Stability and Absence of Violence in Southeast Asia, highlighting its strong governance and peaceful environment

Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and Environment and Minister Coordinator for Economic Affairs (MCAE)

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International Finance Corporation (IFC)

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TradeInvest Timor-Leste

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  • Av. Bpo. de Medeiros, Díli, Timor-Leste
  • Dili Convention Center (DCC)

Organizers: Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and Environment and Minister Coordinator for Economic Affairs (MCAE); International Finance Corporation (IFC); Tourism Authority of Timor-Leste; and TradeInvest Timor-Leste

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Register now and unlock the potential of Timor-Leste's emerging tourism market!