Programme and event guide for the 2nd Global City Tourism Summit, held October 26-28, 2026 in Busan, South Korea. The document outlines the full three-day schedule, session topics, venues, and participant information for tourism officials, city leaders, industry experts, and international delegates.
This document is the official programme guide for the 2nd Global City Tourism Summit, hosted by Busan Metropolitan City, the Tourism Promotion Organization for Global Cities (TPO), and the Busan Tourism Organization. It is intended for government delegations, city leaders, tourism professionals, and international delegates attending the summit from October 26 to 28, 2026.
The summit theme is 'Local Tourism; Connecting Urban Economies and Tourism Innovation.' The guide opens with an overview of the event dates, venue (Paradise Hotel Busan and various city locations), and the host organizations. It includes a two-page programme index listing all sessions, side events, and social activities across the three days.
Day 1 (October 26) features the Opening Ceremony with an opening performance and welcome remarks, followed by a Keynote Session with speakers including Dirk Glaesser (UN Tourism), Randy Durband (GSTC), Jay Lee (AGODA), and Jung-Won Kang (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism). The High-Level Policy Session brings city leaders together to discuss tourism policy directions and best practices.
Day 2 (October 27) includes thematic sessions on marine tourism, corporate engagement, youth participation, and special sessions on Korea-Central Asia cooperation and GSTC-D Workshop. Day 3 (October 28) offers a City Tourism Presentation session and a Familiarization Tour to Busan, Ulsan, and Gimhae. Evening events include a Welcome Reception, VIP Luncheons, a Gala Dinner, and a Global City Tourism Roadshow.
The guide provides detailed venue assignments for each session (e.g., Grand Ballroom, Capri Room, Sicily Room) and language services (English with simultaneous interpretation in Korean and Spanish). It also includes a summary of the inaugural summit's success and the vision for this year's event as a platform for sustainable urban tourism and global collaboration.