PATA to organize virtual conference on rural tourism
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Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced that virtual rural tourism and sustainable development conference 2021 will take place on September 25 this year.
Comprised of expert speaker sessions and destination experiences from Huzhou and Wuxing District, China – The Town of World Rural Tourism, the event will address important issues within the responsible development of rural tourism.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to focus the many vulnerabilities of the travel and tourism industry, particularly highlighting the strong correlation between rural tourism and sustainable development.
The shift in travel behaviour towards rural tourism has created new opportunities for tourism stakeholders to rethink development in a way that is more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient.
“By emphasising rural tourism and sustainable development, the industry can help ensure a fairer distribution of the benefits from tourism, including job creation, the protection of natural resources, infrastructure development and the empowerment of local communities. This in turn will allow rural areas to become more accessible and provide a higher quality of life for local communities and the overall destination, “read a statement issued by PATA international.
The “Virtual Rural Tourism and Sustainable Development Conference” is a digital half-day event that brings together thought leaders and tourism stakeholders from across the globe.
Sept. 7 , 2021
File photo – Tourists in Hunan , China ( Photo : Travel Biz News )
