UNWTO and Pacific Asia Travel Association focus on the sustainable future of tourism

01-11-23

In its 17th edition, the UNWTO-PATA Forum 2023 (Guilin, China, 26-27 October) focused on maximizing the sector's capacity to drive growth, build economic resilience and contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. The Forum is the established leading platform for policymakers, business leaders and a range of Asia-Pacific tourism stakeholders.

People, Planet and Prosperity

With co-organisers, the Guilin Municipal People's Government and the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, as well as Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Forum explored the best ways to introduce greater sustainability at all levels of the tourism ecosystem. Among other areas, discussions focused on priorities such as trends, innovation and technology, education and skills, and green investments.