2nd Euro-Asian Mountain Resorts Conference

13 - 15 October, 2015

Ulsan,kr

The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and Ulsan Metropolitan City with support of the Government of the Republic of Korea are organizing the 2nd Euro-Asian Mountain Resorts Conference, in Ulsan, Republic of Korea (14 - 16 October 2015). Under the title “Paving the Way towards a Bright Future for Mountain Destinations” international experts will discuss current and future challenges, illustrate success stories and create once again a platform for exchange of innovative initiatives.

Objectives

The Conference aims at providing an overview on the mountain tourism destinations within a broader context.

The focus of the Conference will be put on the following issues:

Accessibility;
Social and demographic challenges;
Environmental, economic and cultural issues;
Seasonality challenges;
Better positioning in international markets;
Management or marketing linkages with the neighboring towns and cities.

Targeted audience

National Tourism Administrations/Organizations;
UNWTO Affiliate Members;
Local authorities, municipalities and regional administrations in mountain areas;
International and/ or regional associations/networks with focus on mountain development;
Mountain destinations DMOs, regional DMOs;
Cable car companies, ski resort developers and infrastructure providers;
The hospitality industry;
ICT providers;
Academic institutions, scientists and experts related to mountain tourism research.

Contact: Mr. Sascha Stange (destination@unwto.org)

We hope to see you at the next edition of the Euro-Asian Mountain Resorts Conference in 2017 in Tbilisi, Georgia.