International conference
Operation of the Organization
The General Assembly, every member attends, is the supreme decision-making body. It is convened every two years in the location of one of its members, and determines items proposed by the Executive Committee.
History of General Assembly Meeting
| No | Host City | Date | Participants | Theme & Slogan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia | November 2022 | 200 delegates from 38 cities in 8 Countries | Rebuilding Tourism and Digital Promotion |
| 9th | Busan, Korea | September 2019 | 700 delegates from 80 cities in 15 Countries | Common Prosperity in Tourism through Open Partnership |
| 8th | Tongyeong, Korea | October 2017 | 349 delegates from 50 cities in 9 Countries | City Brand and Tourism |
| 7th | Sanya, China | May 2015 | 250 delegates from 35 cities in 10 Countries | The Innovative Stratege for the New Leap of TPO Slogan: "New Leap of TPO" |
| 6th | Daejeon, Korea | September 2013 | 310 delegates from 36 cities in 8 Countries | Activiation of the regional cultural tourism industry through an international organization Slogan: "Celebration of the 10th anniversary of TPO" |
| 5th | Dalian, China | September 2011 | 200 delegates from 36 cities in 8 Countries | Crisis Management of the Tourism Industry |
| 4th | Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | September 2009 | 250 delegates from 30 cities in 8 Countries | Climate Change and Tourism |
| 3rd | Guangzhou, China | August 2007 | 300 delegates from 44 cities in 8 Countries | The Stimulation of Tourism Industry through Attracting Tourism Investment Slogan: "More Investment for Better Business" |
| 2nd | Fukuoka, Japan | September 2005 | 200 delegates from 32 cities in 8 Countries | Future Collaboration to Activate TPO Joint Projects Slogan: "Next Stage of City Network" |
| 1st | Busan, Korea | September 2003 | 157 delegates from 32 cities in 8 Countries | Prosperity through Asia Pacific Cities Networks & Tourism Industry Slogan: "Power of City Network" |