Event Overview
The second edition of the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) is a premier international event focused on the interplay between tourism and global economic development, with a special focus on China and Asia.
Key Details
- Date: September 17–19, 2013
- Venue: Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre
- Purpose: To serve as an interactive platform for global tourism stakeholders, government leaders, and industry experts to discuss opportunities, partnerships, and sustainable growth in the tourism sector.
Forum Highlights
- High-Level Participation: Features speeches and participation from Ministers of Tourism from Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
- Strategic Discussions: Focus on deepening economic, trade, and tourism cooperation across Asia.
- Networking Opportunities: Includes business matching sessions, ministerial roundtables, and exclusive luncheons.
- Global Perspective: Bridges the economic resources of the East with the innovation and expertise of the West.
Why Macau?
Macau was chosen as the host due to its strategic position as a gateway to China and its status as a leading tourism destination in Asia. The forum leverages Macau's unique experience in tourism-driven economic transformation.
Provisional Agenda (Summary)
September 17 (Tuesday)
- Morning: Registration, Opening Activities, Seminars, Business Matching
- Afternoon: Networking Activity (World Heritage Sightseeing)
- Evening: Welcome Reception
September 18 (Wednesday)
- Morning: Opening Ceremony, Signing Ceremony, Ministerial Roundtable (in cooperation with UNWTO)
- Afternoon: Special Luncheon (featuring Steve Wynn) OR MGM Macau Luncheon & Fashion Show, China Provincial Showcase, Macau SAR Government Welcome Banquet
September 19 (Thursday)
- Morning: Global Business Leaders' Perspectives (in cooperation with WTTC), China Private Enterprise Session
- Afternoon: Luncheon, Asia-Pacific Leaders' Perspectives (in cooperation with PATA), Closing Ceremony
Note: Concurrent sessions and workshops are also scheduled.
Organizers
- Host: Government of the Macau Special Administrative Region
- Conceived & Co-organized by: China Chamber of Tourism (authorized by the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce)
- Coordinated by: Global Tourism Economy Research Centre
Additional Information
For more details, please refer to the official forum brochure: GTEF Brochure
