GUIDE TO ASEAN MUTUAL RECOGNITION ARRANGEMENT ON TOURISM PROFESSIONALS

In 2015, the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) will come into being, with one of its features being the mutual recognition of professional qualifications within the Community. The ASEAN Mutual Recognition Arrangement on Tourism Professionals (MRA-TP) is designed to enable the mobility of employment for skilled tourism labor within each Member State and to recognize the skills and qualifications of working tourism professionals from different ASEAN countries. This means that qualified tourism professionals can apply for jobs in other ASEAN member countries, and tourism companies can search for qualified personnel from the Community to meet their staffing needs.

This Guidebook has been produced as an essential reference for tourism professionals, employers and training organizations in preparing for the launch of the ASEAN Economic Community in 2015. The Guidebook will try to answer questions about how MRA – TP works, and the requirements and implications for tourism employees and employers.

The Guidebook is available online and is hyperlinked so that readers can easily find the information they need by clicking on the links. The first three sections contain key information for the three main parties affected by the MRA – tourism professionals, tourism & hospitality organisations and training providers. The other sections contain more detailed information on aspects of the MRA and can be explored as required.