IMTA Annual Conference
About IMTA Annual Conference
IMTA Annual Conference is a premier event in the global mountain tourism industry. Established in 2017 with its inaugural session, it not only provides a service platform for IMTA members collaboration, exchange, and dialogue but also delivers the latest industry information and developments. Each Conference focuses on cutting-edge topics and trends in mountain tourism, pooling the industry’s collective wisdom to explore sustainable development paths and future directions for mountain tourism.
2023
IMTA Annual Conference
Address： Xingyi·Guizhou·China
Theme：Mountain Tourism Resource Innovation and Destination Construction & World Famous Mountains Empower the Wellness of Mountain Tourism
Time：15th September 2023
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2021
IMTA Annual Conference
Address： IMTA Headquarters Building, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province
Theme：How Can International Organizations Play a Leading Role in Global Tourism Recovery and Reshaping Governance
Time：21st December 2021
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2020
IMTA Annual Conference
Address： IMTA Headquarters, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province
Theme：The Path of Mountain Tourism DevelopmentIn The Post-Covid World
Time：17-19th October 2020
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2019
IMTA Annual Conference
Address： IMTA Headquarters Building, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province
Theme：Working together to build a community with a shared future in mountain tourism
Time：27-29th October 2019
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2017
1st IMTA Annual Fourm
Address： Xingyi·Guizhou·China
Theme：New Opportunities and New Platform for Sustainable Mountain Development
Time：15th-16th August 2017
Review Journal：2017 Annual Conference
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2025The conference featured exchanges of MOUs with international organizations like PATA and local governments. Key releases included the publication Innovative Formats and Community Co-construction in Mountain Tourism, alongside the designation of 8 new "World Famous Tourism Mountains" and 6 "International Mountain Hiking Tourism Demonstration Routes."
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2024Two significant reports—Climate Change Responses for Mountain Tourism and World Famous Tourism Mountains—Certification Standards—were unveiled. The event also recognized the inaugural list of 14 "World Famous Tourism Mountains," while enhanced regional connectivity was achieved through the "Colorful Guizhou" tourist train and new direct flights to Southeast Asia.
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2023Delegates adopted the initiative Jointly Building World Famous Mountain Tourism Destinations and released the World Mountain Tourism Development Trends Report (2023). Discussions emphasized ecological priorities and green development as core to mountain tourism, reinforcing the IMTA’s commitment to fostering international exchange and cooperation.
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2022The Assembly reelected former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin as IMTA Chairman and formed a new Council. Revised statutes were approved, reviewing IMTA’s work over the past five years. Membership expanded to 194 institutions across 34 countries and regions.
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2021Focus centered on how international bodies can coordinate travel policies to revitalize tourism post-pandemic. The newly established "Mountain Hot Spring Wellness Committee" aims to promote sustainable hot spring tourism development. Eight new member institutions were admitted.
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2020Milestones included strategic agreements with seven global tourism organizations and the establishment of Expert and Investment & Financing Committees. The inaugural "IMTA Mountain Tourism Awards" were presented across five categories. Side events like the "Dialogue among World Famous Mountains" and the "8900 Ideation Forum" encouraged cross-sector dialogue.
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2019TheIMTA formed its Expert Committee and released preliminary findings of the World Mountain Tourism Development Trends Report. A dedicated "Belt and Road Mountain Tourism Exchange and Cooperation Matchmaking Session" facilitated industry networking.
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2018Key initiatives included proposing the establishment of "International Mountain Tourism Day" (May 29) and launching the World Mountain Tourism Development Trends Report research project. Discussions explored the application of big data and AI in mountain tourism.
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2017Marking the official establishment of IMTA—the first international organization dedicated to mountain tourism—the event featured high-level forums and 20 supporting international mountain outdoor sports competitions, amplified by a global virtual torch relay.