International Forum on China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Long-term Implications for Global Travel and Tourism

China’s Belt and Road initiative aims to realize one of the most ambitious and far-reaching international cooperation programs ever undertaken, involving more than 60 countries and regions in Asia, Europe and the African continent, and with the goal of promoting closer cooperation among these countries. While most discussions about the Belt and Road revolve around infrastructure, economic, and trade development, few, if any, in-depth dialogues have taken place focusing on the initiative’s long-term impact on global travel and tourism.

Since the Belt and Road initiative also envisions cooperation in regional tourism and the development of cross-country tourism routes and products, the aim of this forum is to discuss and address some of the most important issues affecting global travel and tourism as a result of the momentous change, opportunities, as well as challenges brought forth by the Belt and Road initiative.

Organised jointly by IFT Tourism Research Centre and the College of Tourism and Service Management, Nankai University, the Forum will be inviting international scholars and experts to discuss in a panel format and share their insights as well as exchange ideas on key issues