MIRI:Curtin University Malaysia is collaborating with the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts , Sarawak Research Society, and Centre of Responsible Borneo to host the World Tourism Day 2023 conference here on Sept 23-24.
Themed ‘Tourism and Green Investments’, the event is set to take place at Pullman Miri Waterfront and will bring together industry leaders, travel experts, and government officials to explore the latest trends and innovations in the tourism sector.
During the conference, renowned speakers from various sectors of the tourism industry will share their insights and experiences on topics such as sustainable tourism practices, digital transformation, destination marketing strategies and the future of travel.
It will also discuss policies, incentives and initiatives aimed at promoting tourism growth and resilience through event hosting here.
A community market will also be held at Coco Cabana on Sept 24 from 9 am-7 pm to commemorate World Tourism Day, as well as promote local businesses and foster community engagement.
In conjunction with the event and as a means to celebrate and promote local talents, Curtin Malaysia will be hosting a ‘Paint and Plan a Dream City Art and Design Contest’ and the winning entries will be showcased at Coco Cabana.
Members of the public are invited to patronise the community market and visit the art exhibition as it is an excellent platform to meet up with tourism stakeholders, discover hidden gems in their neighbourhood, and support the local economy.
For more information on the World Tourism Day 2023 events, visit https://www.responsibleborneo.com/wtd2023.
