Busan is delighted to host the Global City Tourism Summit, welcoming representatives from major tourism cities, government officials, and industry leaders from around the world.

As a global hub city where diverse cultures have long coexisted and flourished, Busan provides an ideal setting to discuss the future of global tourism cooperation.

Under the theme "Promoting Local Tourism and Culture through Innovation and Cooperation," this summit will offer a platform for substantive and meaningful discussions. Participants will explore strategies for building an inclusive and resilient tourism ecosystem, drawing on each city's unique cultural heritage and distinct regional identity.

Building on its extensive experience in hosting international events, Busan is ready to take a leading role in connecting cities and creating a future of mutual prosperity through tourism collaboration.

Park Heong-joon
Mayor of Busan Metropolitan City

The Tourism Promotion Organization for Global Cities (TPO) sincerely welcomes all participants to the 1st Global City Tourism Summit. TPO is an international organization committed to advancing tourism development through inter-city collaboration and exchange. As co-host of this summit, we are honored to bring together cities to share their expertise and experiences, working collectively toward a more inclusive and sustainable future for tourism.

As the tourism industry rapidly recovers, urban tourism has become a key driver of regional development. Cities are focusing on strategies that highlight their unique local culture and character. The Global City Tourism Summit serves as an international platform to explore innovative policies and strengthen partnerships among these future-oriented tourism cities.

We look forward to seeing this summit grow into a leading global tourism platform. TPO will continue to work closely with cities, supporting ongoing collaboration and turning our shared vision into concrete action.

Kang Da-eun
Secretary General, Tourism Promotion Organization for Global Cities

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 1st Global City Tourism Summit in Busan.

As the official tourism organization representing this vibrant city, we are delighted to highlight Busan’s unique cultural assets, local attractions, and innovative tourism initiatives. We hope participants will gain both professional insights from the Summit and firsthand experience of Busan’s authentic local charm.

May this Summit inspire new ideas, deepen international cooperation, and contribute to more sustainable and inclusive tourism practices worldwide. We wish you a memorable stay in Busan and a successful Summit.

Lee Jung-sil
President, Busan Tourism Organization