The Second UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Conference on Tourism Trends and Outlook for the Asia Pacific took place from 17-19 December 2008, in Guilin, China, and gathered over 100 experts from 25 countries.

Delegates concluded that tourism in the Asia Pacific region has been affected by the economic slowdown, but can play a vital role in a long-term green economic new deal. Participants also stressed the need to look at the longer term and position tourism against global challenges such as poverty and climate change.
Links to further information
UNWTO Press Release, 22 December 2008
Conference website