Celebrating World Tourism Day
Sustainable Tourism Conference 2.1
2024
Bridge Global Culture Through Tourism
Sep 27
Beach Luxury Hotel, Karachi.
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Theme
Tourism and Peace
The theme highlights the role of tourism in promoting peace and stability. It will address how
tourism can serve as a bridge between cultures, facilitate mutual understanding, and contribute
to conflict resolution and post-conflict recovery. The conference will emphasize the importance
of integrating peace-building principles into tourism development to ensure long-term
sustainability and harmony.
Objectives
To Explore the Role of Tourism in Peacebuilding
Investigate how tourism can promote cross-cultural understanding and contribute to
reconciliation efforts in conflict-affected areas.
To Promote Sustainable Practices
Highlight sustainable tourism practices that support peace and stability, reduce environmental
impact, and benefit local communities.
To Share Best Practices and Innovations
Provide a platform for sharing successful case studies, innovative solutions, and collaborative
approaches in tourism and peacebuilding.
To Foster Partnerships
Build networks and partnerships among stakeholders, including governments, NGOs, the
private sector, and local communities, to advance peace through tourism.
Key Themes and Topics
Tourism as a Tool for Conflict Resolution
Examining case studies where tourism has played a role in peacebuilding and reconciliation
Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding
Exploring how tourism fosters intercultural dialogue and reduces prejudices.
Sustainable Tourism Development
Addressing best practices in tourism that support environmental sustainability and community
well-being.
Policy and Governance
Discussing policies and strategies that integrate peacebuilding goals into tourism development.
Community Involvement
Engaging local communities in tourism planning and decision-making to ensure inclusive
benefits and support for peace.
Format
Plenary Sessions
Keynote addresses from experts and thought leaders on the intersection of tourism and
peace
Panel Discussions:
Interactive discussions with practitioners, policymakers, and academics.
Workshops
Hands-on sessions focused on practical solutions and strategies for integrating
peacebuilding into tourism.
Networking Events
Opportunities for participants to connect, share ideas, and form collaborative
partnerships