SINGAPORE, Oct. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ITB ASIA 2024 - One of the leading travel trade shows in Asia, is currently taking place in Singapore from 23rd to 25th October 2024. The Goa Tourism pavilion on Day 1 of ITB Asia 2024 was abuzz with activity. Goa Tourism delegation was represented by Mr. Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director of Goa Tourism, along with Mr. Gavin Dias, General Manager (Marketing, Hotels & IT), Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. and Mr. Dhiraj R. Vagle, Deputy Director, Department of Tourism, Government of Goa. The Goa Pavilion located at B2 Stand No. M51, showcases the state's diverse tourism offerings.
In line with this vision, Goa is now offering a range of new attractions to attract both domestic and international visitors. One of the many exciting tourist activities is Bungee Jumping and hot air ballooning, which provide a unique perspective of Goa's hinterland & natural beauty. Visitors can experience these hinterlands by road or fly over scenic vistas and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of its stunning landscapes. These adventure activities are just one of the many ways Goa is enhancing its tourism offerings. Adventure enthusiasts can also look forward to trekking, kayaking, parasailing, and other eco-friendly outdoor activities that reflect Goa's commitment to responsible tourism.
Beyond adventure, Goa continues to preserve its cultural heritage with immersive tours that provide insights into its rich history, vibrant arts, and traditional lifestyle. At ITB Asia, Goa Tourism aims to connect with global travel operators, media representatives and tourism stakeholders to promote the state's evolving tourism landscape. Mr. Suneel Anchipaka, along with Mr. Gavin Dias and Mr. Dhiraj R. Vagle, will engage with participants to highlight the state's plans for sustainable growth and how regenerative tourism was playing a vital role in achieving these goals.
Besides, the strategic partnership between All India Institute of Ayurveda, Goa, under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India and Goa Tourism aims to explore opportunities for enhancing the wellness and medical tourism landscape in Goa.
Attendees at ITB Asia are invited to visit Stand No. M51 at Basement 2 at Marina Bay Sand Convention Centre to learn more about Goa's modern tourism experiences and to discover how the state has led the way in responsible tourism practices.
For more information, visit www.goatourism.gov.in or contact Goa Tourism directly at info@goatourism.gov.in
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Goa Tourism participates at ITB Asia 2024 showcasing its rich culture and heritage
BEIJING, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When Ismail Zabeeh enrolled as a doctoral student at the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD) at Peking University, he had already served as a state minister in the Maldives. What drew him back to a classroom was the chance to study development through the firsthand experience of countries that have undergone rapid development themselves.
Zabeeh is far from alone. Eric Dodoo-Amoo, who heads the China Desk of the Ministry of Finance of Ghana, is an ISSCAD graduate from the class of 2022. On April 29, 2026, both came to PKU's Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center to join students and alumni from around the world in marking the institute's 10th anniversary, celebrated with a forum on sustainable development in the Global South.
Founded in 2016, ISSCAD was built on a premise that remains rare in international development education: that developing countries have generated their own body of knowledge worth studying systematically.
"The most important innovation of this institute is that it draws on the development experience of China and other developing countries," said Justin Yifu Lin, ISSCAD's honorary dean and a former chief economist of the World Bank.
The anniversary forum brought together government leaders, scholars, and diplomats. PKU Council Chair He Guangcai and senior officials from the China International Development Cooperation Agency, the Ministry of Commerce, and the Ministry of Education reaffirmed their commitment to the institute as a platform for talent development, policy research, and international exchange.
Arkebe Oqubay, a former senior minister of Ethiopia and a leading scholar on industrial policy in Africa, called the coming decade a critical window for deepening South-South cooperation. Abigail Shoniwa, Zimbabwe's ambassador to China, noted that Zimbabwean policymakers have drawn directly on insights gained through ISSCAD programs.
A special lighting ceremony and flag parade featuring students and alumni from more than 80 countries marked the 10th anniversary, symbolizing unity and shared aspirations of the Global South.
Over the past decade, the institute has trained senior officials, diplomats, and scholars from across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific, offering doctoral and master's programs that combine academic research with policy fieldwork in China.
As ISSCAD enters its second decade, Lin laid out an aspiration: for the institute to grow into a globally recognized center for academic innovation and knowledge exchange among developing nations.
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A Decade of Learning Across Borders: PKU's South-South Institute Turns 10
