Tourism Conference 2013

Leaders to discuss emerging trends during World Tourism Conference 2013

Global leaders who will converge in Malaysia in October for the World Tourism Conference 2013 will discuss and address current and relevant issues related to the tourism industry.

The three-day conference, which is set to be organised by the Malaysia Ministry of Tourism and Culture together with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and the state government of Melaka, will bring together stakeholders from UNWTO’s member states to discuss emerging issues in the tourism sector.

Tourism in Langkawi, Malaysia. [photo/asia-trip.info]

The conference is expected to bring together world leaders in tourism, high-level policymakers, specialists and experts from both the public and private sector to share experiences, while providing guidance for tourism development under this year’s theme Global Tourism: Game Changer and Pace Setters.

Tourism stakeholders set to discuss emerging issues in the sector in October. [photo/pravasitoday.com]

“Therefore, WTO 2013 should be attended by all travel and trade members in Malaysia, such as hoteliers, tourism officers, airlines and airport representatives, as well as tour operators among others, as they will get the opportunity to connect, share and learn during the event,” read a statement from the Malaysia tourism Ministry.

The ministry further confirmed that the conference will be held at the Equatorial Hotel, Melaka, from October 21.

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