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ASTRABEKA - Association Tourism Ramelau Blehitu and Kablake

- Manage tourism industry based on national tourism policy - Build human resources capacity in tourism sector - Promote tourism information and awareness

AST.RABEKA

Organization Overview

  • Full Name: Association Tourism Ramelau Blehitu and Kablake (ASTRABEKA)
  • Type: Tourism Association
  • Location: Hato-Builico, Ainaro Municipality, Timor-Leste
  • Established: February 27, 2019 (officially published October 2, 2019)
  • Initial Support: USAID’s Tourism For All Project

Mission and Vision

  • Mission: “Improve people knowledge, skill, and ability to manage tourism sector”
  • Vision: Make Mt. Ramelau “very popular, accessible and prefer to be beauty touristic destination”

Key Objectives

  • Manage tourism industry based on national tourism policy
  • Build human resources capacity in tourism sector
  • Promote tourism information and awareness
  • Coordinate and facilitate tourism activities in Hatubuilico area
  • Promote tourism at national, regional, and international levels
  • Develop sustainable tourism practices

Focus Area

  • Primary Location: Mt. Ramelau and surrounding Nunumoge village
  • Specialty: Mountain tourism and cultural heritage
  • Approach: Development based on unique natural and cultural sites

Services and Activities

  • Tourism capacity building and training
  • Information promotion and marketing
  • Coordination of local tourism activities
  • Community-based tourism development
  • Natural and cultural site management
  • Visitor services and facilitation

Geographic Coverage

  • Hato-Builico area, Ainaro Municipality
  • Mt. Ramelau (highest peak in Timor-Leste)
  • Surrounding mountain communities
  • Traditional villages and cultural sites

Partnerships and Collaboration

  • Ministry of Tourism Commerce and Industry
  • Local government authorities
  • Church representatives and religious institutions
  • Local businesses and entrepreneurs
  • Youth organizations and community groups
  • Traditional community leaders

Contact Information

  • Phone: +670 7742-8488 / +670 7666-8344
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Location: Hato-Builico, Ainaro Municipality

Unique Value Proposition

ASTRABEKA specializes in mountain tourism centered around Mt. Ramelau, Timor-Leste’s highest peak, offering unique natural landscapes, cultural experiences, and community-based tourism opportunities in the mountainous interior of the country.

Source

All Community Tourism