The highly anticipated “International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) Annual Conference and Dialogue among World Famous Mountains 2023” will officially begin in Xingyi City, Guizhou Province on 15 September. IMTA members, renowned international organizations, relevant national cultural and tourism departments, leaders and officials from Guizhou Province, professional tourism organizations and enterprises, world-famous mountain and mountain tourism destination institutions, and other esteemed guests will be present. The conference will focus on the themes of "Mountain Tourism Resource Innovation and Destination Construction" and "World Famous Mountains Empower the Wellness of Mountain Tourism." It aims to tap into collective wisdom and industry expertise, address current challenges, and explore innovative strategies for sustainable mountain tourism governance in the new era, including the protection, innovative utilization, and development of mountain resources.
During the conference, IMTA will present a report on its work in 2023 and work plan for 2024. And the host city for the "International Mountain Tourism Day 2024" theme events will be announced. Additionally, the Report on Development Trend of World Mountain Tourism 2023 will be released. At the "Dialogue among World Famous Mountains 2023" event, guest speakers will engage in in-depth discussions on topics such as “Ecological Priority Empowers the Green Development of Famous Mountains Tourism” and “Mountain Tourism Leads a Healthy Lifestyle.” They will also launch the "Jointly Building World Famous Mountain Tourism Destinations – Dialogue among World Famous Mountains 2023" initiative. Furthermore, the event will showcase the World Famous Mountain Photography Exhibition 2023, exhibiting the beauty of mountain tourism resources, highlighting the appeal of world famous mountains, and resonating with the spirit of the "Dialogue among World Famous Mountains 2023."
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To encourage communication and collaboration, a Mountain Hot Spring Wellness Tourism seminar will be held on 16 September. Experts in in the field of hot spring wellness, representatives from hot spring enterprises, and research institutions will discuss topics related to mountain hot spring wellness tourism and seek collaboration opportunities.
In anticipation of the comprehensive implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and to promote the high-quality development of mountain tourism, IMTA, in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, has drafted the Report on Mountain Tourism Cooperation and Development under the RCEP Framework, which will be released at the opening ceremony of the International Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports Conference 2023. Moreover, the "IMTA International Mountain Hot Spring Wellness Tourism Pilot Demonstration Site" and "IMTA International Mountain Hiking Tourism Demonstration Route" will be honored with awards to the deserving sites at this conference.
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Established in August 2017 as the world's first professional international organization dedicated to mountain tourism, IMTA has made significant progress in creating a platform for research, investment cooperation, dialogue, and exchange for the development of the mountain tourism industry. Guided by its core mission of "protecting mountain resources, preserving mountain civilization, promoting mountain economy, benefiting the people living in mountainous regions, and committed to promoting sustainable mountain tourism development," the IMTA has played a pivotal role in nurturing and building independent brands such as theme forums, International Mountain Tourism Day, Dialogue among World Famous Mountains, and Asian Mountain Tourism Promotion Conference. These initiatives have provided both conceptual and practical support for the sustainable development of global mountain tourism.
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In the midst of a thriving tourism industry and a vibrant market, the “IMTA Annual Conference 2023” holds significant importance. This conference will serve as a platform to gather ideas, incorporate various strengths, and facilitate exchange and knowledge-sharing among members while influencing the industry. It promises to inject fresh energy into the development of the mountain tourism industry, inviting participants from all corners of the world to join this remarkable mountain tourism event.
