Intl Conference of Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports 2024 kicks off in Guizhou

The opening ceremony of the International Conference of Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports 2024 is held in Guizhou's Xingyi city. [Photo/ddcpc website]

The International Conference of Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports 2024 opened in Xingyi city, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province, on Sept 26.

Over 400 guests from home and abroad gathered to appreciate the charm and excitement of mountain tourism, mountain sports, and mountain culture.

During the opening ceremony, two important research results, "strategies for climate change and mountain tourism" and "certification criteria and guidelines of world famous tourism mountains", were released to further promote the protection and utilization of mountain tourism offerings.

Awards were also presented to the "first batch of world famous tourism mountains" and "world health tourism demonstration cities".

This year's conference includes an exploration of historical and cultural streets, main activities, and supporting activities, with a total of 17 events. Main activities include the opening ceremony of the International Conference of Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports 2024 and the Asian Mountain Tourism Promotion Conference, the International Mountain Tourism Alliance Annual Conference 2024, and the 2024 Wulingyuan Mountain Hiking Event.

The conference has been held every year since 2015, yielding fruitful results and proving highly influential. It has become an important window for the world to learn about Guizhou, showcasing the achievements of the province's mountain tourism development and highlighting the unique charm of outdoor mountain sports.