Global Tourism Economy Forum 2025 to Launch in Heilongjiang on December 15
The 2025 edition of the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) is slated to run from 15th to 17th December in China’s Heilongjiang Province. GTEF serves as an international platform dedicated to promoting the sustainable development of the global tourism economy.
Themed New Quality Productive Forces: Powering the Global Tourism Economy, the 2025 GTEF is set to welcome more than 1,000 guests representing over 30 nations, including UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili.
Participants will share insights and innovations to set the stage for open cooperation in order to jointly chart a future blueprint for the global tourism economy.
High-calibre discussions include:
- Ice-Snow Economy & Industrial Innovation
- Cultural Empowerment & Brand Building
- Investment Leadership & Project Development
- Cross-Border Collaboration & Cooperation Opportunities
The agenda will feature openings and closings, keynote speeches, roundtable discussions, cultural tourism showcases, and a Heilongjiang Province Investment Promotion Session, all designed to facilitate business matching of premium projects and promote organic integration of the global tourism economy’s innovative and industrial chains.
A Landmark Event Launched in 2012 in Macao, GTEF has held ten successful editions, attracting over 14,000 participants from more than 90 countries and regions. This year, it moves to Heilongjiang, marking a significant step in the province’s influence in the cultural tourism sector.
In recent years, Heilongjiang has fostered its unique cultural tourism sector, harnessing its ice and snow appeal and innovative spirit. 282 million tourist visits were recorded in 2024, with the province’s total tourism spending reaching 370.12 billion yuan, reflecting the growth of China’s high-quality tourism development.
