On May 29th, the "2022 International Mountain Tourism Day" with the theme of "Mountain Tourism Promotes Healthy Life and Cultural Exchange" is about to kick off online. This event focusing on mobilizing a strong new media network, connecting five continents and domestic IMTA members, destination agencies, enterprises, experts, etc. to carry out the "cloud" exchange and interaction around the theme and three major topics.
The event will also be synchronously reported on multiple platforms such as official website of IMTA, Cultural Tourism China and its media matrix (People's Daily Online, Xinhuanet, Xuexi.cn, CCTV, Guangming.com, Tencent, Baidu, Sohu, NetEase, Toutiao). Guests from 15 countries around the world, including China, Georgia, Spain, Finland, Israel, France, Nepal, the United States, New Zealand, Peru, Switzerland, Austria, South Korea, and Africa, will participate in the live broadcast.
Shao Qiwei, Vice Chairman of the IMTA, Lu Yongzheng, Member of the Standing Committee of the Guizhou Provincial Party Committee and Minister of Publicity, He Yafei, Secretary General of IMTA, and Maribel Rodríguez, Member of the World Tourism and Travel Industry Council (WTTC), Senior Vice President of Business and Events, Aki Karihtala, President of the International Nordic Walking Federation(INWA), Georgian Ambassador to China, Deputy Head of the Israeli Embassy in China and other important guests will make presentations through the Internet. They will give addresses or speeches sharing with everyone around the theme. At the same time, it will connect with IMTA members and industry organizations, and use the common language of mountain tourism to write a beautiful chapter of mutual learning and win-win among human civilizations.
Welcome to watch!
Chapter I: Focus · Mountain
09:31-09:48 Video interview with He Yafei, IMTA Secretary-General (introduce the theme and meaning of the International Mountain Tourism Day and theme events)
09:49-09:57 Video interview with Lu Yongzheng, Member of the Standing Committee and Director of Publicity Department of the CPC Guizhou Provincial Committee (talk about the international development of Guizhou’s mountain tourism around the theme)
09:58-10:00 Host opens the event and introduces guests
10:01-10:04 Play the theme clip of 2022 International Mountain Tourism Day
10:05-10:15 Shao Qiwei, IMTA Vice-President delivers a video speech
10:15-10:17 Archil Kalandia, Georgian Ambassador to China delivers a video speech
10:18-10:22 Maribel Rodríguez, Senior Vice President of WTTC, Commercial & Events delivers a video speech
10:23-10:26 Aki Karihtala, President of INWA, delivers a speech
10:26-10:29 Yuval Waks, Deputy Ambassador and Minister of Israel to China delivers a speech
10:30-10:33 IMTA members propose the global initiative: Promoting healthy life and cultural exchange through mountain tourism
Chapter II: Health · Life
10:34-10:48 Manuel BRISSAUD, Director of the French Mountain sports National School and Serge Koenig, member of IMTA Expert Committee, famous expert on mountain tourism share opinions
10:48-10:55 Xiao Gang, famous hiking tourism and health well-being expert shares opinions
10:55-11:41 Contact IMTA members and tourism institutions to make speeches or send wishes on “Health · Life,” and present the 5.29 commemorative activities all over the world
·The National Tourism Administration of Nepal displayed the mountain marathon activities carried out by the Everest Base Camp
·The Nepal Tourism and Travel Association leads people to experience a pure and clear world in the mountains and exotic buildings
·The Asian Cave Association joins hands with a joint expedition team to explore natural wonders and popularize common knowledge of caves
·The American RV Industry Association presents a picture of 100 RV camping
·Manawa Honey NZ showcases the brewing process of Maori natural ancient honey;
·The Forest Health and Nutrition Branch of China Forestry Industry Federation and the National Innovation Alliance of Forest Health and Health adhere to the basic concept and purpose of "prospering forests and enriching people, and being close to forests and healthy people"
·In Wuzhishan Tropical Rainforest National Park, experience rainforest health tours, exploration of natural miracles and other activities
· Appreciate the mountain outdoor activities organized by Sky Land, Skydive Weland, and China National Geographic Camp
11:42-11:47 Contact the 5.29 “Mountain life consumption experience,” “8·9·00 Concept Meeting,” “IMTA World Famous Mountain Series—Focus of the Jiabang · Pursuit of the heart,” and “Mountain sports tourism events” in Guizhou
Chapter III: Civilization · Communication
11:48-11:58 Contact and interview representatives of foreign institutions to China
·Diana Pita, Economic and Commercial Counselor of the Peruvian Embassy in China, introduced Peru's hiking routes, tourism resources, etc.
·Daniela Chiani, Director of Greater China, Swiss National Tourism Administration, emphasizes the importance of sustainable tourism
·Mag. Emanuel Lehner Telic, Asia Region Manager Attaché (Tourism), Austrian National Tourist Office, welcomes all guests from all over the world to travel to Austria, a very successful holiday country
11:59-12:07 Dai Bin, President of China Tourism Academy (CTA)
12:08-12:16 Chen Ping, Member of IMTA Expert Committee, Global Vice President of Internationale Organisation Für Volkskunst (IOV) and Chairman of IOV China
12:16-12:20 Bora Shnitman, Vice President of Dragon Trail International
12:21-12:53 Contact IMTA members tourism institutions to make speeches or send wishes on “Civilization · Communication”
·The Tourism Bureau of Gran Canaria, Spain, emphasized that the "International Mountain Tourism Day" can arouse the public's awareness of protecting mountain resources and preserving mountain civilization;
·The African Wildlife Foundation walks into the tropical rainforest and leads travel enthusiasts to experience the harmonious coexistence of humans and animals;
· Qu Huan, President of Korea-China Cultural Friendship Association, shared with everyone that Korea vigorously develops the mountain economy and outdoor tourism consumption format;
·The Department of Culture and Tourism of Guizhou Province let us know that the unique landscape and landforms gave birth to the unique mountain health tourism resources in Guizhou;
·Wei Chao, vice president of Anhui Huangshan Tourism Co., Ltd., introduced the relevant matters of Huangshan's exchanges and cooperation in recent years.
·Guangxi Tourism Association, Jilin Changbai Mountain and other alliance members and industry organizations sent messages to the event.
12:53-12:55 Host summarizes and ends the event
(The time is adjusted in real time according to the actual implementation)
Looking forward to your participation! Thank you for pay attention to the theme activities of 2022 International Mountain Tourism Day!
