The Asia Pacific Tourism Association is pleased to announce the lineup of distinguished speakers, expert panel discussions, and esteemed principal sponsor for its 2024 annual conference. The event is co-hosted by Macao University of Tourism (UTM) and will be held on July 3-5, 2024, at Asia's iconic and advanced MICE venue, the Galaxy International Convention Center (GICC). Galaxy Entertainment Group is named principal sponsor of the conference.
The three-day event aims to bring together leading scholars, policymakers, and industry professionals to explore the latest advancements in tourism and hospitality and exchange ideas.
The conference will feature a keynote presentation by Mr. Jong Woo KANG, Director of Regional Cooperation and Integration Division, Asian Development Bank (ADB). Mr. Kang will share insights on “International Cooperation in the Tourism Field: From Asian Perspectives.”
Additionally, the conference will host thought-provoking panel discussions, including a graduate panel session titled “Navigating the Digital Horizon: The Next Phase of Post-Graduate Education and Research in Hospitality and Tourism,” and another panel session on “Empowering Women in Tourism & Hospitality: Perspectives from the Young Generation.”
Distinguished scholars such as Prof. SooCheong (Shawn) Jang from Purdue University, Prof. Kaye Chon from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Prof. Bruce Prideaux from Central Queensland University, Prof. Fevzi Okumus from the University of Central Florida, and Prof. Chris Ryan from the University of Waikato will be attending to share their research and insights.
The Asia Pacific Tourism Association would like to express its profound gratitude for all the sponsoring organisations supporting this year’s APTA2024, in particular the support of the Galaxy Entertainment Group as Principal Sponsor. Delegates will have the privilege of experiencing the renowned hospitality of GEG, with the Andaz Macau appointed as the designated hotel offering accommodation for the conference.
For more information and registration details, please visit the official website at https://www.apta2024.org/.