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Special Sessions

Keynote Speech

40 Years of Sustainable Tourism: Achievements, Challenges, and Prospects

Date: July 7, 11:00~12:00

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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.
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Mr. Randy Durband
CEO,
GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council)
APTA Panel Session

Opportunities and Challenges of AI in HTM Education and Research

Date: July 8, 10:30~12:00

Moderator: Dr. SooCheng (Shawn) Jang (Purdue University, USA)
Panelists: Will be announced soon.

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