Sustainable Tourism Conference 2.1
2024
Sep 27
Celebrating World Tourism Day
Tourism and Peace
The Sustainable Tourism Conference 2.1 focused on the role of sustainable tourism in fostering economic growth, environmental protection, and cultural preservation. Drawing upon global insights and frameworks advocated by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the conference explored policy reforms, public-private partnerships, and marketing strategies to boost Pakistan’s tourism sector.
Tourism Reimagined
The Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC) is built on the pillars of sustainability, tourism & the essence of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through insightful discussions and collaborative efforts, STC explores how sustainable tourism can be a driving force for promoting decent work & economic growth, creating sustainable cities & communities, taking climate action, and building meaningful partnerships for a better tomorrow.
By integrating sustainability into tourism practices, the conference aims to create a balance between economic growth, environmental conservation and social well-being.
STC is dedicated to fostering a tourism industry that contributes to global peace, prosperity and a sustainable future
Panels And Perspectives
Development of Sustainable Tourism: Policy & Governance
Examining the role of effective policies and inclusive governance in balancing economic growth, cultural
preservation, & environmental protection
Role of the Hospitality Sector in Promoting Sustainable Tourism: Curriculum, Opportunities, and Responsibilities
Maritime Tourism: Economic Impact, Challenges & Innovations
Tourism & Peace: Tourism as a Tool for Diplomacy
Voices of Vision
Mr.Zulfiqar Ali Shah
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Antiquities, Government of Sindh
Xerxes Avari
Executive Director, Avari Hotels
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Session 01
Development of Sustainable Tourism
Policy & Governance
Fayaz Ali Shah
Managing Director
Sindh Tourism Development Corporation (STDC)
Kaukab Iqbal
Chairman
Consumers Association of Pakistan
Dr. Athar Ahmad
Head of Business Administration Department
Greenwich University
Session 02
Role of Hospitality Sector in Promotion & Establishment of Sustainable Tourism
(Curriculum, Opportunities & Responsibilities)
Syed Kashif Rizvi
General Manager
Beach Luxury Hotel Karachi
Sabir Ahmed
Executive Director
College of Tourism & Hospitality Management
Mustansir Zakir
Chairman
Pakistan Hotels Association
Session 03
Maritime Tourism - Economic Impact
Challenges & Innovation
Vice Admiral ® Ahmed Saeed HI (M)
President National Institute of Maritime Affairs
Dr. Nuzhat Khan
Former Director General National Institute of Oceanography
Changaiz Hussain Khan
Chairman Board of Directors
Balochistan Business & Economic Consultancy
Session 04
Tourism & Peace
Tourism as a Tool for Diplomacy
Mohammad Irfan Somro
Director General Ministry of Foreign Affairs Liasion Office Karachi
Syed Hassan Habib
Former Ambassador
Chairman Pakistan Council on Foreign Relations
Syed Salahuddin Ahmed
Managing Director
Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation (KW&SC)
