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
Chief Guest
Mr.Zulfiqar Ali Shah
Tourism Minister - Sindh
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)
