The document is the official programme for the 2nd Global City Tourism Summit, held in Busan, South Korea from October 26 to 28, 2026. It is intended for government delegations, tourism officials, industry experts, and international partners attending the event. The summit is organised around the theme "Local Tourism; Connecting Urban Economies and Tourism Innovation." Day 1 includes an Opening…
The 2nd Global City Tourism Summit programme is a 35-page document outlining the schedule, sessions, speakers, and venues for the event held in Busan, South Korea from October 26 to 28, 2026. It is designed for government delegations, tourism officials, industry experts, and international partners attending the summit.
The summit is organised by Busan Metropolitan City, the Tourism Promotion Organization for Global Cities (TPO), and the Busan Tourism Organization. The theme is "Local Tourism; Connecting Urban Economies and Tourism Innovation." The programme lists the Opening Ceremony, Keynote Session, High-Level Policy Session, and Ambassadors' Session for Day 1.
Day 1 keynote speakers include Dirk Glaesser from UN Tourism, Randy Durband from GSTC, Jay Lee from Agoda, and Jung-Won Kang from the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The High-Level Policy Session focuses on city leaders sharing tourism policy directions and best practices.
Day 2 includes four thematic sessions: Expert, City on Marine Tourism, Corporate, and Youth. Special sessions cover Korea-Central Asia cooperation (KF Korea), a GSTC-D workshop, and city tourism presentations. Day 3 features a Familiarisation Tour to Busan, Ulsan, and Gimhae.
Side events include a Global City Tourism Roadshow, bilateral meetings, business meetups, a Welcome Reception, and a Gala Dinner. All sessions are held at the Paradise Hotel Busan, with English as the primary language and simultaneous interpretation in Korean and Spanish.