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What is GTEF?
Designed to promote the sustainable development of the global tourism industry, the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF or the Forum) has become a leading international platform since its inauguration in 2012. Chinese Premier Li Keqiang cited it as one of the major initiatives of the Macao SAR Government that the Central Government fully supports. The Forum brings together policy makers, academics, corporate leaders, and entrepreneurs from China and around the world to explore opportunities and challenges in the global travel economy.
 

Why China?
Key Leader in Global Inbound and Outbound Tourism

China maintains its position as a top destination for inbound tourism. China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism reported that there were 141 million inbound visitors to the country in 2018, bringing with them USD $127.1 billion in revenue. Chinese travelers took 5.5 billion domestic tourism journeys, an increase of almost 11% from the previous year. China also continues to lead global outbound travel. In 2018, there were nearly 150 million Chinese outbound tourists, generating more than USD $277 billion in expenditure to destinations around the world. As an international platform for sustainable tourism development with a focus on China, GTEF features leaders in public, private, and academic sectors who will shed light on the emerging trends in the China-led inbound and outbound tourism market.

Why Macao?
“One-Centre – One Platform – One Base” Strategic Positioning in the Greater Bay Area

The Greater Bay Area, an initiative joining 11 cities along China’s Pearl River Delta, is increasingly viewed as one of the world’s socio-economic zones and is a key node in the Belt & Road Initiative. With a total area of 56,000 squared km, the area has a population of over 71 million and GDP of USD $1,642.5 billion at the end of 2018.
Located in the center of the Greater Bay Area, Macao has transformed itself into a world-class tourism and leisure centre. Furthermore, Macao serves as the commerce and trade cooperation service platform between China and Lusophone countries as well as a base for exchange and cooperation where Chinese culture is the mainstream and diverse cultures coexist. The strategic positioning of Macao in the greater context of China makes it the prime location for the annual gathering of leaders from all sectors to discuss the sustainable development of the tourism economy.
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Connect with top-level tourism leaders in a platform that emphasizes results
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Examine what real opportunities underlie China’s regional integration policies
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Explore first-mover advantages in new markets
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Engage in business-matching and privately-scheduled meetings that bring new partnerships and business leads
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Experience the fast growing tourism economy of host city Macao, and delve into its rich culture and heritage
Honorary Chairmen & Members
GTEF Honorary Advisors
Ken CHU
CHUI Sai Peng, José
Qiang DUAN
Timothy, Tsun Ting FOK
Jianguo FU
Daniel FUNG
Teng Yat HO
Lawrence HO
Tou Hong IEONG
Hoi In KOU
Guang LI
Eva LOU
LUI Yiu Tung, Francis
Rita Botelho SANTOS
Chi Wai SIO
Shu Fai, Ambrose SO
Wai Kwan TSUI
Allan ZEMAN
Yao Lai MA
 
GTEF Advisors
Kein TING
Eduardo AMBRÓSIO
Edmund WONG
Rutger VERSCHUREN
Rui Pedro Cunha
Filipe Cunha SANTOS
Bernie LEONG
Lucas LO
Keng Kuong WU
Wing Fat YIP
Pou Loi LEI
Kin Chung CHEUNG
Joao MA
Weng Cheong HO
Paul TSE
Carlos Cid ÁLVARES
Yu Han Anna HONG
Yong Hua SONG
Fanny VONG
Hun-wei LEE
Chuan PANG
Tourism Development Committee
CHEONG Cheok Kio
TAM Peng Kong
LUO Qun
WONG Fai
CHEONG Chi Man
TONG Kai Chung
LENG Sai Hou
SONG Xiaodong
LO Chung Yee
ZENG Hualiang
LI Qijian
FANG Liqun
NG Sio In
LAM Mccartney Kam Leng
CHENG Jie
HO Cheong Kei
LEONG On Kei
WONG Yu Yan Irene
WONG Ying Wai
KONG Mei Fan
LAM Chong In
CHEN Chih Ling Linda
CHAN Melinda Mei Yi
FONG Kin Fu
CHEUNG Chiu Hang Raymond
WONG Yeuk Lai Alan
SIO Un I
CHAN de Noronha Weng Kit
CHUNG Yuk Man
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