The World Research Travel Organization (WRTO) has chosen Penang, Malaysia as the host city for its World Research Travel Conference 2024.
Scheduled for November 3 to 7 at Setia SPICE Convention Centre, the event will bring together global experts, educators, and industry leaders to explore the future of research travel, a rapidly growing field that combines education and travel for enriching experiences.
Research travel allows families to combine travel with educational experiences, and is gaining rapid traction worldwide. The World Research Travel Conference 2024 will delve into this market’s potential, highlighting its educational value and catering to diverse learning needs.
The conference will emphasise collaboration between different sectors to create a more efficient and sustainable research travel ecosystem. Discussions will focus on integrating resources for the industry’s long-term growth, while promoting environmentally responsible and socially conscious travel practices.
This year’s conference holds special significance as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Malaysia. As a gesture of this enduring partnership, China will be the event’s guest country for the first time. This initiative aims to strengthen cultural and people-to-people exchanges between the two nations, fostering collaboration in tourism, education, youth engagement, and marine ecology.
