This 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 city leaders, tourism officials, industry experts, and international delegates attending the summit. The document opens with an overview of the summit's theme, "Local Tourism; Connecting Urban Economies and Tourism Innovation," and notes that…
The 2nd Global City Tourism Summit programme is a detailed schedule for a three-day international conference held in Busan, South Korea, from October 26 to 28, 2026. It is designed for city leaders, tourism officials, industry experts, and international delegates interested in urban tourism policy and innovation.
The document opens with an overview of the summit theme, "Local Tourism; Connecting Urban Economies and Tourism Innovation," and notes that the inaugural summit in 2025 attracted about 1,000 participants from 13 countries and 22 cities. It then lists the venue as Paradise Hotel Busan and various city locations.
Day 1, October 26, features an Opening Ceremony with senior government officials, a Keynote Session with speakers from UN Tourism, the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, Agoda, and the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and a High-Level Policy Session where city leaders share tourism policy directions and best practices.
Day 2, October 27, includes thematic sessions on Expert perspectives, Marine Tourism, Corporate topics, and Youth, plus special sessions on Korea-Central Asia Cooperation and a GSTC-D Workshop. Day 3, October 28, offers a City Tourism Presentation session and a Familiarization Tour to Busan, Ulsan, and Gimhae.
The programme also lists side events: a Welcome Reception, VIP and Working-Level Luncheons, a Mayors' Roundtable, an Ambassadors' Session, a Gala Dinner, bilateral meetings, a Business Meetup, and a Global City Tourism Roadshow. All sessions are held at Paradise Hotel Busan unless otherwise noted.