Overview

The International Cooperative Alliance – Asia and Pacific (ICA-AP), through its Committee on Trade and Business and Committee on Cooperatives in Educational Institutions (ICEI), is organising a Pre-Event Webinar on 15 May 2026.

This webinar serves as a precursor to the ICA-AP Regional Immersion Programme on Cooperative Tourism, scheduled from 22 to 26 July 2026 in Pahang and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The session will introduce the immersion programme, share experiences from across the Asia-Pacific region, and provide a platform for dialogue on cooperative tourism as a viable and scalable business model. It also aims to encourage participation from cooperative organisations across the region.

Key Details

• Date: 15 May 2026, Friday
• Time: 12:00 to 1:45 PM IST
• Format: Zoom
• Language: English

What to Expect

• A clear overview of the Regional Immersion Programme, including structure, learning outcomes, and participation details
• Insights into cooperative tourism practices from India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Malaysia
• Perspectives on the economic and social potential of cooperative tourism, including income generation, youth engagement, and community enterprise
• Opportunities to engage with cooperative leaders and explore cross-country collaboration
• Guidance to support informed participation in the July 2026 immersion programme

Webinar Programme

• 12:00 to 12:05 PM: Welcome and Introduction
• 12:05 to 12:15 PM: Opening Remarks and Context Setting
• 12:15 to 1:15 PM: Country Perspectives on Cooperative Tourism in India, Sri Lanka, Philippines and Malaysia
• 1:15 to 1:25 PM: Introduction to the Regional Immersion Programme
• 1:25 to 1:35 PM: Open Discussion and Q&A
• 1:35 to 1:45 PM: Closing and Next Steps

Who Should Attend

• Members of ICA-AP committees and networks
• Cooperative leaders, practitioners, and educators
• Representatives of national cooperative organisations and apex bodies
• Stakeholders interested in cooperative tourism and community-based enterprise

Registration

The webinar is open to interested participants across the Asia-Pacific region. Registration details will be shared shortly.

About the Immersion Programme

The ICA-AP Regional Immersion Programme on Cooperative Tourism will take place in Malaysia from 22 to 26 July 2026. The programme will offer first-hand exposure to cooperative tourism models, site visits, and opportunities for cross-learning and collaboration among participants from across the region.

Contact

For further information, please contact: shrija.sinha@icaap.coop