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Welcome to Chengdu 04Official Messages 06Registration 14 Programme 16Side events and official ceremonies 29Maps 37Technical Visits and Optional Tours 38Useful Information 44

Located in Southwest China at middle reaches of the Minjiang River in the west of Sichuan Basin at an altitude of 387-5364m, Chengdu is the capital city of Sichuan province, a sub-provincial city and one of China’s national central cities. It administers 20 districts and counties and High-tech Industrial Development Zone and Tianfu New Area under the direct administration of the Chengdu Municipal Government.

The urban area is 14,300 km2 with a permanent resident population of over 16 million. The city’s history goes back over 2300 years and it has enjoyed the reputation of “The Land of Abundance” since ancient times. With world natural and cultural heritage properties such as Mount Qingcheng, the Dujiangyan Irrigation System and the giant panda habitat as well as over 40 AAAA-rated scenic spots like Wuhou Temple, Dufu’s Thatched Cottage and Jinsha Relics, the city enjoys numerous distinctions as a famous historical and cultural city in China, having been named as the City of Gastronomy by UNESCO and as Best Tourist City of China jointly by the UNWTO and the China National Tourism Administration.

Welcome to Chengdu

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official messages

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Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen: I’m pleased that the 22nd Plenary Session of the UNWTO will be held in Chengdu of Sichuan Province, P. R. China, in September 2017. As Governor, I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely invite you and your family members to visit the beautiful Sichuan, the home of giant pandas. Sichuan is located in the Southwest China and has been known as the “Land of Abundance” since ancient times. It is famous for a number of incredible landscapes and has five world heritage sites, the most symbolic of which include Jiuzhai Valley and Mount Emei. It is a land with long history and rich culture, and its unforgettable cuisine is renowned worldwide.

In recent years, Sichuan’s economic and social development is prosperous, and its transportation system is quite convenient. The people here are very hospitable and inclusive with a colorful and enjoyable life. Now, on behalf of the Sichuan Provincial People’s Government and the 91 million residents, I extend to all of you our warm welcome and kindly look forward to your visit. Yours sincerely.

Dr. Yin LiGovernor, Sichuan Provincial People’s Government

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Dear delegates,

Warm greetings to all of you.

Autumn is a good season of harvest and for meeting with each other. This September, we will reap our harvest after dedicated preparation as the 22nd UNWTO General Assembly is to open in Chengdu, China. It will be the first time for this biennial top tourism event to be held in western China. On behalf of the China National Tourism Administration and the Chinese tourism community, I’d like to extend warm welcome to all the delegates from UNWTO Member States and its Secretariat, and to express my heartfelt appreciation for your full trust in China.

Around the globe, tourism, as a sunrise sector, is exerting increasingly strong vitality and social influence, becoming a significant drive for economic development. It contributes to more than 10% of both the global economy and employment. Recent years have seen a rapid rise of China’s tourism and a 30% or higher annual growth rate of investment in China’s tourism sector. In 2016, China’s tourism revenue went up by 13.6%, and the compounded contribution of China’s tourism to its national economy rose to 11%.In recent years, China has been the biggest source of outbound tourists and fourth biggest inbound tourism market. According to the latest release of the World Economic Forum, China is now ranked 15th on

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tourism competitiveness in the world. It is growing quickly into the biggest tourism market in the 21st century and making even bigger contribution to the global tourism development. The golden period of development for China’s tourism brings about more business opportunities to the world.

Meanwhile, it is imperative for China to strengthen tourism cooperation and communication with the rest of the world to achieve win-win benefits and integrated development. China highly values and is ready to learn from the experience of other countries in developing tourism. Last May, the Chinese government and the UNWTO successfully held the First World Conference on Tourism for Development in Beijing. This year, the UNWTO General Assembly is to open in China. All these efforts demonstrate the importance that China attaches to strengthening tourism cooperation with other countries in the world and the increasing integration of its role into the world tourism community.

More and more countries come to embrace the Belt and Road initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping, in which tourism plays an important role. I’m pleased to tell you Secretary-General Taleb Rifai and I both believe that it’s quite necessary to hold the Belt and Road Tourism Ministers Roundtable during this session of the General Assembly, so as to implement the

Belt and Road Initiative, and to discuss the establishment of the Belt and Road Tourism Cooperation. We hope our proposal will be well received by all the Member States.

Aesop, an ancient Greek philosopher once said: Individually, you can easily be conquered, but together, you are invincible. The Chinese delegation is sincerely expecting to exchange views on global tourism development with our counterparts from all over the world. With the support from UNWTO, together we will promote integrated development of global tourism and bring more benefits to our peoples.

I look forward to receiving you in China this September, in the hometown of pandas-- the city of Chengdu.

Thank you!

Li JinzaoChairman, China National Tourism Administration (CNTA)

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In September, the 22nd UNWTO General Assembly will be held in Chengdu, the hometown of the Giant Pandas. On behalf of Chengdu Municipal People’s Government the city’s 16 million citizens, of course and our lovely pandas. I would like to thank UNWTO for choosing Chengdu and to extend a warm welcome to you!

As the starting point of the ancient Southern Silk Road, Chengdu boasts a civilization of 4,500 years and a city history of 2,300 years. Dujiangyan irrigation system, a UNESCO heritage site has been nurturing Chengdu-the Land of Abundance to date. If lucky enough, you could see snow-covered mountains from the city, even in the summer.

Hosting about 20 foreign consulates, Chengdu has more than 70 international

sister cities and friendly cities, the presence of 300 Fortune Global 500 as well as nearly one hundred international (regional) air routes connecting to global destinations.

UNESCO named Chengdu “City of Gastronomy”. Hundreds of Sichuan dishes, thousands of local snacks spicy hotpot will surely impress you with rich and lingering aftertaste.

I love Chengdu. I’m convinced that you will, too.

Welcome to Chengdu!

Dr. LuoqiangMayor, Chengdu

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On behalf of the World Tourism Organization, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 22nd Session of the UNWTO General Assembly.

This session will be hosted by the dynamic city of Chengdu in Sichuan province of central China.

It comes at a crucial time for the travel and tourism sector.

International tourism reached new records in 2016 with over 1.2 billion tourists travelling the world in a single year, which was the seventh straight year of growth.

2017 is also a defining moment for tourism as the United Nations has declared it the

International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development.

This year UNWTO has a roadmap of events highlighting tourism’s contribution and potential contribution to positive change for people and planet. And within it, the UNWTO General Assembly is the largest high-level gathering of the international tourism community.

Our programme for this General Assembly will specifically address what we can do to make sure tourism is a leader in meeting the universal Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Dear friends,

This Assembly is being held in China, a leading tourism source market and destination. A country that has seen the transformative power of tourism on development, peace and prosperity. And one that is committed to social, economic and environmental sustainability through tourism.

I look forward to welcoming you all to Chengdu so that we can work together for a better travel and tourism sector and a better world.

Thank you.

Taleb RifaiUNWTO Secretary-General

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registration

Accreditation badges will be issued upon presentation of credential letters (Full Members) or identification papers (Affiliate Members) at the registration desks at the main venue Chengdu Century City International Convention Center Hotel.

The registration desk will be open on the following days:

• Sunday, 10 September: 10:00-17:00• Monday, 11 September: 08:00-17:00• Tuesday, 12 September: 08:00-19:00• Wednesday, 13 September: 07:30-17:00• Thursday, 14 September: 08:00-17:00

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Programme

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Plenary of the Affiliate Members* (09:00-12:00) (Cystal Ballroom 2-3)

Working Group on the UNWTO Draft Convention on Tourism Ethics (09:00-12:00) (Shudu Room)

Programme & Budget Committee* (PBC) (09:30-11:30) (Shuyun Room)

Committee on Tourism & Sustainability* (10:00-11:30) (Shuhan Room)

Committee on Tourism & Competitiveness* (10:30-12:00) (Shufeng Room)

Affiliate Members Networking Lunch* (12:00-13:30) (IC Ballroom)

Regional Commission for Africa* (CAF) (08:30-11:30) (Tianfu Room) Regional Commission for the Middle East* (CME) (09:30-12:00) (Shuhan Room) Regional Commission for the Americas* (CAM) (10:00-12:00) (Shudu Room)

World Committee on Tourism Ethics* (09:00-12:00) (Shufeng Room)

Committee on Statistics and the Tourism Satellite Account* (11:00-12:30) (Shuyun Room)

Official Opening (08:00-09:30) (IC Ballroom)

High-level Segment “Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals & Building Partnerships for Development: the Example of the Belt and Road Initiative” (Crystal Ballroom) (09:30-12:30)

Media Conference (12:30-13:00) (Qinyang Room)

Plenary 2 (Agenda item 9 & General Debate) (08:30-12:00)

Media Conference (12:30-13:00) (Qinyang Room)

Plenary 3 (Agenda Item 10 & General Debate) (9:00-12:00) (Crystal Ballroom) Video Awards: 11:30-12:00

Signing Ceremony on the UNWTO Report on "Buddist Tourism" and Awards Ceremony for the Chinese Chamber of Tourism (12:30-13:00) (Qinyang Room)

General Assembly Special Session on Smart Tourism (for domestic participation)* (09:00-12:00) (Tianfu Room)

Credentials Committee* (12:30) (Shufeng Room)

Plenary 5 (9:00-12:00) (Crystal Ballroom) (Review & Adoption of Resolutions)

ST-EP Foundation Lunch* (12:00-13:30) (IC Ballroom)

Ministerial Tree Planting Ceremony for the IY2017* (13:00-13:30) (Guixi Park East)

Lunch for Ministers / Heads of Delegation* (13:30-15:00) (Tianfu Room)

International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, 2017 Luncheon hosted by UNWTO, GTERC and IHG* (12:30-14:00) (Tianfu Room)

Launching ceremony of the UNWTO Report on ‘Managing Growth and Sustainable Tourism Governance in Asia and the Pacific’ (13:00-13:15) (Qinyang Room)

Launching ceremony of the UNWTO Report on ‘The Contribution of Islamic Culture and its Impact on the Asian Tourism Market’ (13:15-13:30) (Qinyang Room)

Technical Visit

Cmte. Review Aff. Members* (working lunch) (12:00-13:30) (Shurong Room)

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Wed13

Thur14

Fri15

Sat16

MORNING LUNCH

*By invitation.

Plenary of the Affiliate Members* (14:00-17:00) (Cystal Ballroom 2-3)

Regional Commission for East Asia/Pacific* (CAP) (13:30-15:00) (Shuyun Room) Regional Commission for Europe* (CEU) (15:30-17:30) (Tianfu Room) Regional Commission for South Asia* (CSA) (16:30-18:00) (Shuhan Room)


Greater Tumen Initiative* (17:00-18:00) (Shuyun Room)

106th Session of the Executive Council (14:00-17:00) (Tianfu Room)


Plenary 1 (Agenda Items 1-8 & General Debate) (15:00-18:00) (Crystal Ballroom)

Credentials Committee* (16:30-18:00) (Shufeng Room)

General Assembly Special Session on Smart Tourism (14:00-17:00) (Crystal Ballroom)

Associate Members Meeting* (16:00-17:00) (Shurong Room)

Special Session with the UNWTO Ulysses Prize Laureates Innovation: Bridging Past and Future* (17:00-18:00) (Shuhan Room)

Plenary 4 (Agenda Items 11-17 & General Debate) (14:00-17:00) (Crystal Ballroom)

General Assembly Special Session on Smart Tourism (for domestic participation)* (14:00-17:00) (Tianfu Room)

Affiliate Members Board* (16:00-17:30) (Shuyun Room)

Plenary 6 (14:00-15:30) (Crystal Ballroom) (possible extension for Review & Adoption of Resolutions)

107th Session of the Executive Council (15:30-17:30) (Tianfu Room)

Programme & Budget Committee (PBC) * (17:30-18:00) (Shudu Room)

Welcome Ceremony & Dinner, hosted by China (19:00-21:30) (Exhibition Hall 1)

Dinner hosted by UnionPay International*(19:30-21:30) (Tianfu Room)

GA23 Russia Evening* (19:00-22:30) (Wanda Reign hotel)

Closing dinner, hosted by China (19:30-21:30) (Exhibition Hall 1)

Technical Visit

Technical Visit

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AFTERNOON EVENING

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Daily Programme Monday 11 September

Time

009.00-12.00

09.00-12.00

09.30-11.30

10.00-11.30

10.30-12.00

12.00-13.30

13.30-15.00

14.00-17.00

14.00-17.00

15.30-17.30

16.30-18.00

17.00-18.00

17.00-18.00

Meeting and Activites

Plenary of the Affiliate Members

Working Group on the UNWTO Draft Convention on Tourism Ethics

Programme & Budget Committee (PBC)

Cmte. Tourism & Sustainability

Cmte. Tourism & Competitiveness

Affiliate Members Networking Lunch

Reg. Comm. East Asia and Pacific (CAP)

Plenary of the Affiliate Members


Reg. Comm. Europe (CEU)

Reg. Comm. South Asia (CSA)

Selection Board for the Ethics Committee

Greater Tumen Initiative

Room/Venue

Crystal Ballroom 2-3

Shudu Room

Shuyun Room

Shuhan Room

Shufeng Room

IC Ballroom

Shuyun Room

Cystal Ballroom 2-3

Shudu Room

Tianfu Room

Shuhan Room

Room: TBC

Shuyun Room

Participation

Invitation only

Full Members and Associate Members Only

Invitation only

Invitation only

Invitation only

Invitation only

Invitation only


Invitation only

Invitation only

Invitation only

Invitation only

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Daily Programme Tuesday 12 September

Time

08.30-11.30

09.00-12.00

09.30-12.00

10.00-12.00

11.00-12.30

12.00-13.30

12.00-13.30

14.00-17.00

14.00-17.00

17.00-18.30

19.00-21.30


Reg. Comm. Africa (CAF)

World Committee on Tourism Ethics

Reg. Comm. Middle East (CME)

Reg. Comm. Americas (CAM)

Cmte. Statistics and the Tourism Satellite Account

Technical visits

ST-EP Foundation Lunch

Cmte. Review Aff. Members (working lunch)

106th Session of the Executive Council


Technical visits

Cocktail hosted by WTTC

Welcome Ceremony & Dinner, hosted by China

Room/Venue

Tianfu Room

Shufeng Room

Shuhan Room

Shudu Room

Shuyun Room

IC Ballroom

Shurong Room

Tianfu Room

Shudu Room

La Rotisserie

Exhibition Hall 1

Participation

Invitation only

Invitation only

Invitation only

Invitation only

Invitation only

Invitation only

Invitation only


Invitation only

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Daily Programme Wednesday 13 September

Time

08.00-08.30

08.30-09.30

09.30-12.30

12.30-13.00

13.00-13.30

13.30-15.00

15.00-18.00

16.30-18.00

19.30-21.30


Group photo

Official Opening

High-Level Segment on “Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals & Building Partnerships for Development: the Example of the Belt and Road Initiative”

Media Conference

Ministerial Tree Planting Ceremony for the IYSTD2017

Lunch for ministers / heads of delegation

Plenary 1 (Agenda Items 1-8 & General Debate)

Credentials Committee

Dinner hosted by UnionPay International

Room/Venue

IC Ballroom

Crystal Ballroom

Crystal Ballroom

Qinyang Room

Guixi Park East

Tianfu Room

Crystal Ballroom

Shufeng Room

Tianfu Room

Participation

Invitation only

Invitation only

Invitation only

Invitation only

Invitation only

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Daily Programme Thursday 14 September

Time

08.30-12.00

12.30-13.00

12.30-14.00

14.00-17.00

16.00-17.00

17.00-18.00

19.00-22.30


Plenary 2(Agenda item 9 & General Debate)

Media Conference

International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, 2017 Luncheon hosted by UNWTO, GTERC and IHG

General Assembly Special Session on Smart Tourism

Associate Members meeting

Special Session with the UNWTO Ulysses Prize Laureates Innovation: Bridging Past and Future

Technical visits

GA23 Russia Evening

Room/Venue

Crystal Ballroom

Qinyang Room

Tianfu Room

Crystal Ballroom

Shurong Room

Shuhan Room

Wanda Reign hotel

Participation

Invitation only

Invitation only

Invitation only

Invitation Only

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Daily Programme Friday 15 September

Time 09.00-12.00

11.30-12.00

09.00-12.00

12.30-13.00

12.30

13.00-13.15

13.15-13.30

14.00-17.00

14.00-17.00 16.00-17.30

19.30-21-30


Plenary 3 (Agenda Item 10 & General Debate) Video Awards


Signing Ceremony on the UNWTO Report on "Buddhist Tourism" and Awards Ceremony for the Chinese Chamber of Tourism

Credentials Committee

Launching ceremony of the UNWTO Report on ‘Managing Growth and Sustainable Tourism Governance in Asia and the Pacific’

Release of the UNWTO Report on ‘The Contribution of Islamic Culture and its Impact on the Asian Tourism Market’

Plenary 4 (Agenda Items 11-17 & General Debate)


Affiliate Members Board

Closing Dinner hosted by China

Room/Venue

Crystal Ballroom

Tianfu Room Qinyang Room

Shufeng Room

Qinyang Room

Qinyang Room

Crystal Ballroom

Tianfu Room

Shuyun Room

Exhibition Hall 1

Participation

Invitation only

Invitation only (for domestic participation)

Invitation only

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Daily Programme Saturday 16 September

Time

09.00-12.00

14.00-15.30

15.30-17.30

17.30-18.00


Plenary 5(Review & Adoption of Resolutions)

Plenary 6 (possible extension for Review & Adoption of Resolutions)

107th Session of the Executive CouncilIncl. Elections

Programme & Budget Committee (PBC)(Election Chair and VC)

Room/Venue

Crystal Ballroom

Crystal Ballroom

Tianfu Room

Shudu Room

Participation

Invitation only

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UnionPay International-Premium Partner of the 22nd UNWTO General Assembly

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Globalization, informatization and consumption upgrade in recent years have spurred the fast growth of the travel sector. Both in China and the rest of the world, tourism is playing a greater role and taking a larger share in the economy, and it is bringing profound social impacts.

Innovative payment options and the collaboration between payment service providers and the travel sector are also playing significant roles in stimulating travel spending and facilitating the sector’s upgrade. As one of the world’s largest bank card organizations, UnionPay has maintained a sound partnership with the World Tourism Organization since the two inked a MOU in 2014, and we have been making consistent contributions to the sustainable development of the global tourism sector. China’s tourism sector has been expanding in recent years, thanks to steady economic growth, economic restructuring and the further opening of the domestic tourism market. Consequently, China has become the world’s biggest source of outbound tourists

and at the same time an ever popular travel destination. China’s tourism sector will be able to maintain a steady and rapid growth in the foreseeable future. Backed by the ongoing implementation of the “Belt and Road” Initiative and the introduction of a number of favorable policies, China’s tourism sector has enormous potential as its citizens are wealthier and willing to spend more on travel, while its tourism infrastructure is continuously upgraded and more tourism resources are being explored.

Payment is involved whenever people make purchases. It is always associated with tourists as they travel and spend. As the preferred choice of payment for China’s outbound visitors, UnionPay has built an extensive network covering more than 160 countries and regions and UnionPay cards have been issued in more than 40 overseas markets. UnionPay will continue to improve card acceptance services, engage actively in growth of the tourism sector, and bring more benefits and premium experience to travelers so that they are willing to pay with UnionPay cards as they enjoy better user experience.

Here I’d like to wish a complete success of the 22nd Session of the UNWTO General Assembly, and I hope this conference can serve as a useful point of reference for friends and colleagues from the tourism sector. Last but not least, I’d like to express my gratitude to Secretary-General Mr. Taleb Rifai and everyone who played a part in this event.

Huayong GEChairman, China UnionPay andSpecial Ambassador of the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017

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Zhejiang DRORE Technology Co., Ltd , the first batch of the most industry-influential service providers of smart-tourism overall solutions in China, aims to provide scenic spots, tourism bureaus and other relevant destination management administrative departments with the smart-tourism integrated solutions, covering “planning design + cloud service lease + custom development + operation and promotion”. DRORE Technology, via Industry-University-Research cooperation with ICCNTA (Information Center of China National Tourism Administration), CANPSS (China Association of National Parks and Scenic Sites), Zhejiang University, and Hong Kong Polytechnic University, is focusing on the exploration and development the most up-to-date theoretical and scientific achievements for tourism industry.

After ten years of sedimentation and development, DRORE Technology has succeeded in completing smart-tourism construction projects in hundreds of scenic spots and tourism destinations. In recent

years, DRORE Technology has obtained Innovation Fund of National Ministry of Science and Technology in VR area twice in succession, has been named as “Youth employment and entrepreneurship training center” by League Central, and became one of the first “Eagle Plan” enterprises.

As the smart tourism research center of Zhejiang Province, DRORE Technology has successively received the honorary titles of “the Top Ten Excellent Tourism Service Providers”, “the Most Internationally Influential Enterprise in China Smart Tourism Industry” and “the Best China Smart-Tourism-City Solution Provider”.

Recently, DRORE Technology is implementing its layout in the range of the whole country, pushing forward the tourism supply-side reform, gradually covering the whole industry chain of global-area-tourism in the traveling destination to become the most powerful smart-tourism cloud service operator both at home and abroad.

Drore Technology-Principal Partner of the 22nd UNWTO General Assembly

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Side eventsand officialceremonies

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Official Ceremonies

Welcome Ceremony & Dinner, hosted by China Tuesday 12 September (19:00-21:30)

Venue: Exhibition Hall 1

Official Opening Wednesday 13 September (8:30-9:30)

Venue: IC BallroomVenue: Crystal Ballroom

Ministerial Tree Planting Ceremony for the IYST2017Wednesday 13 September (13:00-13:30)

Venue: Guixi Park East

Lunch for Ministers / heads of delegationWednesday 13 September (13:39-15:00)

Venue: Tianfu Room

Closing Dinner hosted by China Friday 15 September (19:30-21:30)

Venue: Exhibition Hall 1

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SIDE EVENTS

monday 11 september

39th Meeting of the Plenary of the UNWTO Affiliate Members 09:00 – 17:00 Venue: Crystal BallroomLanguages: English, Spanish

The Plenary session provides an opportunity for UNWTO Affiliate Members to meet, discuss, share and interact around a variety of topics, serving as a dynamic space to generate ideas, discuss the latest trends of the sector and work together towards fostering public-private collaboration and promoting good practices in the sector.

Limited capacity, prior online registration needed.

Affiliate Members Networking Lunch12:30 – 13:30Venue: IC BallroomLanguages: English

The UNWTO Affiliate Members Networking Lunch brings together representatives from UNWTO Member States and UNWTO Affiliate Members to discuss public-partnership collaboration in tourism, providing an ideal space for participants to engage in dialogues and build alliances to advance tourism.

The event is supported by the China Chamber of Commerce (CCT).


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tuesday 12 september

ST-EP Foundation Lunch: Celebrating 15 Years 12:00-14:00 Venue: IC Ballroom - 5th floor of the Century City International Convention Centre Languages: English

2017, the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, is the tourism sector’s year to inform and inspire the world around how our sector is working to further global ambitions to ensure no one is left behind, directly supporting the SDGs. The quest to eliminate poverty through the power of tourism does not, however, start now. It actually began in 2002, fifteen years ago, at the World Summit for Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, when the UNWTO launched the ST-EP (Sustainable Tourism – Eliminating Poverty) Initiative. Since day 1, the ST-EP Initiative has built up a portfolio of about 120 tourism development projects in 45 countries in Africa, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East and Europe. Having reached this milestone, a ST-EP Foundation Lunch is organized during the General Assembly to Celebrate 15 years of ST-EP Initiative and share information on what has been achieved in this period and on the plans and ambitions for the future.

The event is supported by ST-EP Foundation.

Limited capacity, therefore open for all Heads of Delegation plus one

Cocktail hosted by WTTC 17:00-18:30 Venue: La Rotisserie By invitation only

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SIDE EVENTS

wednesday 13 september

International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, 2017 Luncheon hosted by UNWTO, GTERC and IHG 12:30-14:00 Venue: Tianfu Room Languages: English By invitation only

Dinner hosted by UnionPay International 19:30-21:30 Venue: Tianfu Room Languages: English By invitation only This event is supported by UnionPay International

GA23 Russia Evening 19:00-22:30 Venue: Wanda Reign Hot Languages: English By invitation only

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Thursday 14 September

General Assembly Special Session on Smart Tourism 14:00 – 17:00 Venue: Crystal Ballroom Languages: English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, and Chinese

With the theme of ‘A More Sustainable Tourism Future through Technology and Innovation’, the Special Session of Smart Tourism coincides with the celebration of the UN declared International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017. It is aimed at building an understanding of the latest digital technologies and their applications to tourism, this subject being also one of the three pillar priorities of the UNWTO general programme of work.

Open for all Participants.

This event is supported by Drore Technology

Special Session with UNWTO Ulysses Prize Laureates: Innovation Bridging Past and Future 17:00 – 18:00 Venue: Shuyun Room Languages: English

This panel discussion will bring together UNWTO Ulysses Prize Laureates to share their valuable insights on the latest developments of tourism and explore the future of the industry. Topics of discussion will include, among others, the forces shaping the creation of a more inclusive and sustainable sector and the decisive role of innovation, technology and public private partnerships in maximizing the potential of tourism.


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Friday 15 September

General Assembly Special Session on Smart Tourism 09:00 – 12:00 / 14:00 – 17:00 Venue: Tianfu Room Languages: English and Chinese

With the theme of ‘A More Sustainable Tourism Future through Technology and Innovation’, the Special Session of Smart Tourism coincides with the celebration of the UN declared International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017. It is aimed at building an understanding of the latest digital technologies and their applications to tourism, this subject being also one of the three pillar priorities of the UNWTO general programme of work.

Only for domestic participants.

45th Meeting of The Board Of The Affiliate Members 16:00 – 17:30 Venue: Shuyun Room Languages: English, Spanish

The Board of the Affiliate Members is an advisory body to the Secretary-General whose main functions are the integration and contribution of the Affiliate Members to the goals, mission and the general programme of work of UNWTO; and the design of the strategy and approval of the draft programme of work and follow up on its implementation, and integration in the general programme of work of UNWTO. The Board of the Affiliate Members meets at least twice a year, with each meeting being convened with at least a two months’ notice, and with the provisional agenda established by the Secretary-General in consultation with the Chairman of the Board.

Closed event

SIDE EVENTS

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TECHNICAL VISITS AND OPTIONAL TOURS

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Technical Visits Tuesday, 12 September, 2017

08:00-17:30 08:30-12:00 08:30-12:00 08:30-17:00 08:30-12:00 08:30-12:00 08:30-17:00 09:00-17:30 13:30-17:00 13:30-17:00 13:30-17:00 13:30-17:00

Dujiangyan Scenic Spot + Jinsha Site Museum + Kuanzhai Alley

Chengdu Dujiangyan Scenic Spot

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding + Dujiangyan Scenic Spot

Chengdu Wuhou Temple Museum + Jinli Folk Street

Jinsha Site Museum + Kuanzhai Alley

Jinsha Site Museum+Chengdu Wuhou Temple Museum + Jinli Folk Street

Du Fu Thatched Cottage Museum+Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding





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Technical Visits Thursday, 14 September, 2017

Technical Visits Saturday, 16 September, 2017

Technical Visits Sunday, 17 September, 2017

Technical Visits Monday, 18 September, 2017

13:30-17:30 13:30-17:00 13:30-17:30 13:30-17:30

13:00-21:30

09:00-17:00

08:30-16:00





Post-GA Technical Visit to The 4th Sichuan International Travel Expo (Leshan)



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Tours will be offered from 11 September to 16 September, except on 12 September and the afternoon of 14 September.

Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding(08:30-12:00 or 13:30-17:00)

Chengdu Dujiangyan Scenic Spot(08:30-12:00 or 13:30-17:30)

Jinsha Site Museum + Kuanzhai Alley (08:30-12:00 or 13:30-17:30)

Chengdu Wuhou Temple Museum + Jinli Folk Street(08:30-12:00 or 13:30-17:30)

Chengdu Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li(09:00-12:00 or 13:30-17:30)

Chengdu Museum(08:30-12:00 or 13:30-17:30)

Chengdu Nongyuan International Art Village(08:30-12:00 or 13:30-17:30)

XLY MOMA Art Museum(08:30-12:00 or 13:30-17:30) (Capacity: 150 pax)

PS: The minimum number required to organize each tour is 15 people. There is no maximum capacity for each tour, except XLY MOMA Art Museum with only 150 pax.

Complementary half-day tours for accompanying persons

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Sat.16th

13:00

15:00—17:00

17:10—17:40

16:00

18:00—19:30

20:00—21:30

09:00—10:00

10:00—11:00

13:30—17:00(Choose one of them)

The 1st batch of guests departs from Chengdu to Leshan (about 2 hours’ drive)

Visit Leshan Giant Buddha - Visit Giant Buddha Temple

VIP guests interview

The 2nd batch of guests departs from Chengdu to Leshan (about 2 hours’ drive)

Welcome dinner of the Travel Expo

Night tour on the Minjiang River

Tour around the Exhibition Hall

Opening ceremony

1. Emei Summit Forum

2. Visit Leshan City - Visit Leshan Giant Buddha - Visit Giant Buddha Temple (Recommended to 2nd batch of guests)

Post-GA Technical Visit: 4th Sichuan International Travel Expo(Leshan, 16-18 September 2017)

Date & Time Programme

Sun.17th

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ClimateTemperatures in Chengdu in September can reach 25-29°C during the day, and can drop to 17-19°C at night.

Official languageThe official language of China is Chinese. English is widely spoken among young people.

Local time in ChengduThe official time in September in China is 7 hours ahead Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+7).

Dress codeFor attendance at the sessions of the Assembly: Informal attire is recommended (no necktie for men). The rooms where the meetings will be held are air-conditioned.For attendance at evening social events: Long-sleeved shirts and neckties are recommended for men and formal attire for women.

ElectricityElectricity in China is 220 volts, 50 Hz. Outlets take flat, two-pronged or three-pronged plugs at most hotels.

TelephonesParticipants can bring their mobile phones to China and buy a local SIM card. When purchasing a local SIM card, their personal information will be registered. Roaming and rental services are also available in China.

(86)China prefix(28)Chengdu area code(10)Beijing area code(0)Prefixes for making domestic calls(00)Prefixes for making international calls from China

Local currency and exchange rateThe currency of China is the renminbi, denominated in yuan (CNY). The exchange rate, as at May 2017, is 1 USD to approximately 6.88 yuan and 1 EUR to approximately 7.66 yuan. Banknotes come in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 CNY, and 1, and 5 jiao (1 jiao=0.10 yuan). Coins come in denominations of 1 CNY, 1 and 5 jiao, 1 and 5 fen (1 fen=0.01 yuan).Credit cards are accepted at most hotels, department stores and restaurants.

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Exchanging currencyCurrency and travellers’ cheques can be exchanged at almost any Chinese bank or hotel upon proof of identity.

Business hoursGovernment offices are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with a one-hour lunch break at noon) on weekdays, and are closed on weekends. Banks are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on public holidays. Different banks may have different office hours. Post offices are open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Sunday. Hospitals receive outpatient visits from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and provide 24-hour emergency services. Most pharmacies open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some are open 24 hours a day. Most department stores are open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Sunday.

Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)Travellers who carry internationally recognized credit cards can get cash in the local currency at ATMs.

Health requirements and precautionsNo vaccinations are required to enter China.

InsuranceParticipants may wish to take out adequate travel insurance and health insurance before leaving their respective countries. The hosts have no insurance coverage for the participants and will not be held responsible for any accident that may occur during the conference.

Tips and taxesIn China, tipping is voluntary. There is no requirement for tipping.

Emergency phone numbersThe Unified Emergency Number in Chengdu is 110. Dialling this number provides access to assistance in situations related to safety, security, emergencies, disasters and psychosocial support.

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