Macao hosts 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum

The 12th Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) Macao 2026 concluded on October 16, gathering approximately 1,300 participants from over 20 countries and regions. The event included government officials, international organization representatives, and business leaders. Live broadcasts of the forum reached over 8.6 million viewers.

Key discussions focused on tourism economy resilience, inbound tourism, cultural integration, and sustainability. The forum facilitated over 1,000 business matchmaking sessions, both online and offline, and included approximately 50 bilateral meetings covering tourism, civil aviation, and investment promotion.

Hainan Province has been announced as the host for the 13th Global Tourism Economy Forum in 2027. To support this transition, the Macao Government Tourism Office and the Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen cooperation between the two regions.