About ITOP

Key Activities

Key Activities

Pillar 1. Tourism Policy Cooperation
Global Initiatives with International Organizations
Developing and implementing the Global Sustainable Island Tourism Initiative in partnership with international organizations.
Policy Activation & Knowledge Sharing
Launching sustainable tourism campaigns across member regions, identifying best practices, and publishing actionable guidebooks.
Pillar 2. Tourism Business Exchange
B2B Tourism Business Development
Driving practical economic exchange via the ITOP Island Travel Mart (B2B Event) to connect local island tourism businesses with global buyers and expand market reach.
Island MICE Business & Capability Network
Operating the Island MICE Alliance to strengthen regional MICE capabilities, share information and international events.
Industry Collaboration (Startups, CBT, etc.) (Upcoming)
Facilitating cross-border business collaboration and partnerships between tourism startups, small enterprises, and community-based tourism (CBT) initiatives across member islands.
Pillar 3. Education & Capacity Building
Youth & Academic Exchange
Launching university-to-university networks and youth forums to nurture next-generation global tourism leaders.
Professional Training
Conducting specialized workshops, training programs, and knowledge-sharing sessions for industry professionals.
High-Level Governance ITOP Forum (Annual Event)
The flagship high-level governance platform of the ITOP Forum network, gathering island leaders, international organizations and experts to address emerging trends, ratify joint declarations, and align strategic visions for global island tourism.