Harbin, China will play host to the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) for the first time. Set for December 15 to 17, the event will adopt the theme, New Quality Productive Forces: Powering the Global Tourism Economy, and attract more than 1,000 participants from over 30 countries and regions.
Attendees will include the secretary-general of UN Tourism, heads of international organisations, government officials, tourism ministers, Fortune Global 500 executives, entrepreneurs and academics.
GTEF 2025 will centre on four themes: ice-snow economy and innovation, cultural brand development, investment, and cross-border collaboration. The programme includes keynotes, roundtable discussions, showcases and an investment promotion session, with delegates invited to visit Harbin’s winter attractions as part of the province’s ongoing seasonal campaign.
