Leader in tourism in Asia Big gathering at PHIST 2022 on Phuket Island to drive sustainability

Phuket News Center – A leader in tourism and hospitality from all over Asia. great reunion Join in driving sustainability at PHIST 2022 on Phuket Island, a forum on sustainable tourism and hospitality. The largest in Asia, presented through the concept of “Muay Thai”, driving positive change for the tourism industry.

Today (26 Sep) Phuket Hotels Association together with Green View Company and Sea9 Hotelworks Hosts the largest sustainable tourism and hospitality conference in Asia, Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism or “PHIST”. After the COVID-19 pandemic, Southeast Asia’s tourism and hospitality industry operators join in to join in the transformation of sustainable tourism and discuss the recovery of hotel and tourism businesses and Solutions to environmental problems affecting the current industry at Aces Convention Center, Angsana Laguna Phuket

by organizing the largest conference and exhibition in the south Presenting the spirit of fighting for sustainability through the concept of “Muay Thai”, a unique Thai martial art that is famous all over the world. This year’s activities on the main stage of PHIST5 began with the program. “Super fights” (super fights), a fist fight of the host fighters of Thailand with Australia, Brazil and the United States to compete for the “Nai Khanom Tom Belt”, a woven cloth from the Mae Fah Luang Foundation, called the convention center. This was called a warm-up for the attendees that evoked the spirit of environmental fighters.

Followed by expert speeches to delve into issues such as community tourism. Sustainable Hotel Operations Ocean restoration, tourism development Post-Covid Tourism Management and Global Trends on Sustainability Before culminating in the “Rumble in the Jungle” segment, with 7 lecture topics joined by two tourism gurus in each topic, this fight will highlight environmental sustainability. Social Impact and Governance

At PHIST, a number of activities and workshops will be held on topics such as “Green Finance for Hotels”, “Zero Waste Hotels” and “Materials for Tourism.” Sustainable Tourism” (Materials for Sustainable Tourism), including exhibition spaces that help hotel and resort tourism operators Meeting with more than 30 eco-products vendors and culminating in Networking, a party where eco-seekers are closely connected.

Bill Barnett, Managing Director of C9 Hotelworks, and co-founder and co-organizer of PHIST, said: “We are delighted that PHIST is back as a ‘Philosopher’. normal The pandemic has caused global change and awareness. At this year’s PHIST 5 forum we focus and delve into the most important trends affecting the industry. To offer hoteliers and business owners practical solutions in these challenging times. and proving the future for many years to come.

Bjorn Courage, President of the Phuket Hotels Association (PHA), said: We are delighted to see more than 500 people in the travel and hospitality industry from all over the world. Southeast Asia comes together at PHIST 5 to advance the cause of sustainability. We share more ideas and put our commitments into action. Collaboration is key. when people come together Big things can happen and this year’s PHIST is truly driving positive change for the travel and tourism industry.

Hope Uy, Managing Director of South Palm Resorts in Panglao, Philippines, said: “Islands such as Panglao and Phuket They feel more serious environmental and social problems than other destinations, such as freshwater problems. waste disposal coral bleaching These are not just ideas, they affect our daily lives and operations. The only sustainable solution is to work together with communities and create a circular economy. We are delighted to work with like-minded people at PHIST 5 to share our experiences and offer practical solutions.”

Kevin Deisser, CEO and founder of Invest Islands in Indonesia, said: Preserving the integrity of island life is at the heart of everything we do, and every development we make must have a positive impact on the local people and if implemented in the right way. This will drive long-term benefits for all parties in the long run. in Indonesia and throughout Southeast Asia. Indigenous peoples have already established sustainable lifestyles as outsiders of tourism providers and developers, it is imperative to work with the islanders and learn from them.

Greenview Chief Executive and Founder Eric Ricaurte said travel and tourism play a crucial role in sustainable development. Hotels are developing best practices to create more sustainable options for hotels and local communities, along with today’s growing consumer demand for travel experiences that connect local lifestyles. 5 We will provide a workshop designed to discuss and uncover best practice strategies for hotels. It also strengthens sustainability and ways to reach more local communities.”

PHIST is operated by the Phuket Hotels Association. Greenview and Sea9 Hotelworks supported by Ministry of Tourism and Sports Tourism Authority of Thailand Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) American Chamber of Commerce in Thailand Australian Chamber of Commerce in Thailand, Cow and Delivering Asia CommunicationsLeader in Communications and Public Relations