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visitors since Aug. 25 2025.
2026
Fukuoka
Special Sessions
TPO (Tourism Promotion Organization for Global Cities) Session (Day 1, July 6)
Good Tourism: Initiatives for Sustainable City Tourism Management
Date: July 6, 17:00~18:30 (3F, Sakura)
Moderator: Dr. Myungkeun Song (Dong-A University, Korea)
Panelists:
Dr. WooMi Jo (University of Guelph, Canada)
Dr. Yulan Yuan (Tunghai University, Taiwan)
Dr. Pairach Piboonrungroj (Chiang Mai University, Thailand)
Keynote Speech (Day 2, July 7)
40 Years of Sustainable Tourism: Achievements, Challenges, and Prospects
Date: July 7, 11:00~12:00 (1F, Argos E/F)
Mr. Randy Durband has had two careers in travel and tourism – twenty-plus years in senior leadership positions at some of the finest U.S. tour operators, having served as President for Travcoa, INTRAV, and Clipper Cruise Lines, (brands within TUI Travel plc), plus Executive Vice President of Tauck World Discovery. Following that, in his second travel and tourism career, Randy advanced the work of Sustainable Tourism as an advisor, consultant, and speaker. He brings his knowledge of the business of travel, his global network of travel professionals, and a passion for sustainability to support the GSTC and the general sustainable tourism movement.
Mr. Randy Durband
CEO,
GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council)
APTA Panel Session (Day 3, July 8)
Opportunities and Challenges of AI in HTM Education and Research
Date: July 8, 10:30~12:00 (1F, Argos E/F)
Moderator: Dr. SooCheong (Shawn) Jang (Purdue University, USA)
Panelists:
Dr. Kaye Chon (Hong Kong Poly U., Hong Kong)
Dr. Lisa Wan (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
Dr. Rob Law (University of Macau)
Dr. Dan Wang (Hong Kong Poly U., Hong Kong)
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