Tourism Summit 2015

Asia | Tourism

Third Party Event

30 Jul 2015

Purposes:

  • Provide industry updates, expert insights and practical knowledge
  • Generate thought-provoking discussions
  • Facilitate networking, sharing and forming strategic partnerships

Key Concerns:

  • The future of tourism in Malaysia and ASEAN post AEC 2015
  • Improving connectivity and infrastructure to facilitate tourism
  • Promoting tourism and maximising returns from tourism development
  • Encouraging innovation in tourism
  • Greening tourism to ensure sustainability
  • Collaboration with other industries to promote niche tourism

Who Should Attend?

  • Businessmen, Entrepreneurs, Government Officials involved in Tourism and its supporting activities
  • Tourism Associations, Boards and Destinations
  • Airlines, Airports, Hotels, Car Rental, and Travel Agencies
  • Shopping Malls
  • Attractions
  • Insurance, Credit Card, and PR Companies
  • MICE Operators
  • Financiers, Investors, and Analysts
  • Academia

Why Attend?

  • Participate in the platform where both the industry and the government come together to formulate industry-friendly strategies.
  • Gain fresh insights on opportunities and challenges facing the industry post AEC 2015
  • Get tips on maximising returns in tourism developments and applying innovative solutions to improve sustainability, build branding, and move up the value chain
  • Learn from the experts in facilitating tourism through connectivity and infrastructure
  • Broaden your network, form strategic partnerships and collaborate with other players

For more information, please visit the event website

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