An International Silk Road Conference on Nomadic Tourism and Sustainable Cities opened at Ulaanbaatar's Tuushin Hotel today (13^th of October). The event is being jointly organized by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), the Ministry of Environment and Tourism of Mongolia and the World Cities Scientific Development Alliance. Speakers from the Silk Road member states, UN partner agencies as well as UNWTO affiliate members and tourism experts are addressing potential nomadic tourism and sustainable city tourism initiatives. More than 300 delegates from 33 countries are participating in the event.

The UNWTO Silk Road Programme is a collaborative initiative designed to enhance sustainable tourism development along the historic Silk Road routes. It aims to maximize the benefits of tourism development for local Silk Road communities, while stimulating investment and promoting the conservation of the route's natural and cultural heritage. Additionally, it is working to foster greater cooperation between Silk Road countries and regions, with the established aim of creating a seamless and memorable Silk Road travel experience.