The Creative Tourism Network® (CTN) is proud to present its flagship international forum, taking place on Sept. 30 th 2025, in the vibrant city of Barcelona. This global event will spotlight the transformative power of creative tourism and the orange economy, bringing together visionary leaders, experts, and delegates from five continents.

• A Turning Point for Global Tourism

In the midst of a global paradigm shift, this forum positions tourism not as a challenge, but as THE solution for sustainable, inclusive, and regenerative territorial development. Whether you’re a rural village, a megacity, a creative city, an island community, or a mountain destination—this event invites destinations of all kinds from around the world to present their creative tourism approaches, strategies, and offers.
Participants will share experiences, forge strategic alliances, and contribute to the co-creation of a Global Charter for creative and orange tourism.

• Co-Creation at the Core

This is not a conventional conference. It is a Forum in the true etymological sense: a meeting point, a central square, a marketplace of ideas where destinations from around the world come together to exchange best practices and spark new collaborations.
In this dynamic and participatory space, attendees become co-creators. Through pitches, interviews, and panel discussions, each participant will have the opportunity to showcase their projects, share insights, and shape the collective dialogue.
The open call remains active, inviting destinations and organizations to submit proposals via the pre-registration form.

• What CTN Offers

With over two decades of international leadership, CTN and its member destinations provide:
• Proven tools and methodologies
• A global network of best practices
• Promotional support for destinations awarded the CreativeFriendlyDestination label

• Aligned with UNESCO & the 2030 Agenda

Coinciding with UNESCO’s Mondiacult Congress, the forum reflects the humanistic and cultural values promoted by the institution. It reinforces tourism’s role in:
• Empowering communities
• Preserving intangible heritage
• Promoting intercultural dialogue

Supported by the Department of Culture of the Government of Catalonia, the event also bridges local initiatives with global projects, fostering long-term alliances among territories committed to virtuous tourism models.

•  Key Topics Include:

• Creative tourism & the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs)
• Regenerative tourism
• Inclusive and rural tourism
• Music, gastronomy, crafts & niche travel
• Creative Cities
• Afrotourism & Indigenous tourism
• Sustainable luxury & premium tourism
• Mediterranean mass-destinations
• Emerging traveler profiles
• Small Island Developing States (#SIDS)
• The Blue Economy
• The Creative Economy
• Creative tourism as a “Swiss Army Knife” for all destination types

• Why Participate?

This co-created event offers destinations betting on creative touridsm the opportunity to:

• International visibility for your destination or project
• Strategic collaboration opportunities with CTN
• Pitch-format project presentations
• Delivery of the CreativeFriendlyDestination label to selected destinations
• Free access to selected CTN services
• Contribution to a global strategy for creative tourism

• Event Details:

• Location: Barcelona, Mondiacult area
• Date: Sept. 30th – 2025
• Language: English
• Admission: free / registration – limited capacity

• Contact & Info: info@creativetourismnetwork.org

The Creative Tourism Network® (CTN) is proud to present its flagship international forum, taking place on Sept. 30 th 2025, in the vibrant city of Barcelona. This global event will spotlight the transformative power of creative tourism and the orange economy, bringing together visionary leaders, experts, and delegates from five continents.

• A Turning Point for Global Tourism

In the midst of a global paradigm shift, this forum positions tourism not as a challenge, but as THE solution for sustainable, inclusive, and regenerative territorial development. Whether you’re a rural village, a megacity, a creative city, an island community, or a mountain destination—this event invites destinations of all kinds from around the world to present their creative tourism approaches, strategies, and offers.
Participants will share experiences, forge strategic alliances, and contribute to the co-creation of a Global Charter for creative and orange tourism.

• Co-Creation at the Core

This is not a conventional conference. It’s a dynamic, participatory space where attendees become co-creators. Through pitches, interviews, and panel discussions, each participant will have the chance to showcase their projects, share insights, and shape the collective dialogue. The open call remains active until September 8, inviting destinations and organizations to submit proposals via the pre-registration form.

• What CTN Offers

With over two decades of international leadership, CTN and its member destinations provide:
• Proven tools and methodologies
• A global network of best practices
• Promotional support for destinations awarded the CreativeFriendlyDestination label

• Aligned with UNESCO & the 2030 Agenda

Coinciding with UNESCO’s Mondiacult Congress, the forum reflects the humanistic and cultural values promoted by the institution. It reinforces tourism’s role in:
• Empowering communities
• Preserving intangible heritage
• Promoting intercultural dialogue

Supported by the Department of Culture of the Government of Catalonia, the event also bridges local initiatives with global projects, fostering long-term alliances among territories committed to virtuous tourism models.

•  Key Topics Include:

• Creative tourism & the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs)
• Regenerative tourism
• Inclusive and rural tourism
• Music, gastronomy, crafts & niche travel
• Creative Cities
• Afrotourism & Indigenous tourism
• Sustainable luxury & premium tourism
• Mediterranean mass-destinations
• Emerging traveler profiles
• Small Island Developing States (#SIDS)
• The Blue Economy
• The Creative Economy
• Creative tourism as a “Swiss Army Knife” for all destination types

• Why Participate?

This co-created event offers destinations betting on creative touridsm the opportunity to:

• International visibility for your destination or project
• Strategic collaboration opportunities with CTN
• Pitch-format project presentations
• Delivery of the CreativeFriendlyDestination label to selected destinations
• Free access to selected CTN services
• Contribution to a global strategy for creative tourism

• Event Details:

• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Date: Sept. 30th – 2025
• Language: English

• Contact & Info: info@creativetourismnetwork.org

PROGRAM / DETAILS / APPLICATIONS

La Creative Tourism Network® (CTN) tiene el honor de anunciar la celebración de su foro internacional más emblemático, que se llevará a cabo el próximo 30 de septiembre de 2025 en la dinámica ciudad de Barcelona. Este encuentro global pondrá de relieve el impacto transformador del turismo creativo y de la economía naranja, congregando a líderes visionarios, especialistas y delegaciones provenientes de los cinco continentes.

• Un punto de inflexión para el turismo global

En medio de un cambio de paradigma global, este foro posiciona al turismo no como un desafío, sino como LA solución para un desarrollo territorial sostenible, inclusivo y regenerativo. Ya sea una aldea rural, una megaciudad, una ciudad creativa, una comunidad insular o un destino de montaña, este evento invita a destinos de todo tipo de todo el mundo a presentar sus enfoques, estrategias y ofertas de turismo creativo.
Los participantes compartirán experiencias, forjarán alianzas estratégicas y contribuirán a la cocreación de una Carta Global para el turismo creativo y naranja.

• La co-creación como eje central

Este no es un congreso convencional. Se trata de un espacio dinámico y participativo en el que los asistentes se convierten en co-creadores. A través de presentaciones, entrevistas y mesas redondas, cada participante tendrá la oportunidad de presentar sus proyectos, compartir conocimientos y contribuir activamente al diálogo colectivo.
La convocatoria permanece abierta, invitando a destinos y organizaciones a enviar sus propuestas mediante el formulario de preinscripción.

• ¿Qué ofrece el CTN?

Con más de dos décadas de liderazgo internacional, la Creative Tourism Network® (CTN) y sus destinos miembros ofrecen:

• Apoyo promocional para los destinos reconocidos con el distintivo CreativeFriendlyDestination

• Herramientas y metodologías comprobadas para el desarrollo del turismo creativo

• Una red global de buenas prácticas, que facilita el intercambio de conocimientos y experiencias

• Alineado con la UNESCO y la Agenda 2030

Coincidiendo con el Congreso Mondiacult de la UNESCO, el foro refleja los valores humanistas y culturales promovidos por la organización, reforzando el papel del turismo como herramienta para:

• Fomentar el diálogo intercultural
• Con el respaldo del Departamento de Cultura de la Generalitat de Catalunya, el evento actúa como puente entre iniciativas locales y proyectos globales, favoreciendo la creación de alianzas duraderas entre territorios comprometidos con modelos turísticos virtuosos y sostenibles.

• Empoderar a las comunidades

• Preservar el patrimonio inmaterial

•  Los temas clave incluyen:

• Turismo creativo y los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS)
• Turismo regenerativo
• Turismo inclusivo y rural
• Música, gastronomía, artesanía y viajes de nicho
• Ciudades Creativas
• Afroturismo y turismo indígena
• Turismo sostenible de lujo y gama alta
• Destinos mediterráneos de turismo masivo
• Perfiles emergentes de viajeros
• Pequeños Estados Insulares en Desarrollo (PEID)
• Economía Azul

• Economía Creativa
• El turismo creativo como “navaja suiza” para todo tipo de destinos

• ¿Por qué participar?

• Este evento co-creado ofrece a los destinos que apuestan por el turismo creativo la oportunidad de:
• Contribución a una estrategia global para el turismo creativo
  Visibilidad internacional para su destino o proyecto
• Oportunidades de colaboración estratégica con CTN
• Presentaciones de proyectos en formato Pitch
• Entrega del sello CreativeFriendlyDestination a destinos seleccionados
• Acceso gratuito a servicios seleccionados de CTN

• INFOS:

Ubicación: Barcelona, ​​España

Fecha: 30 de septiembre de 2025

Idioma: Inglés

• Contact & Info: info@creativetourismnetwork.org

PROGRAMA / INSCRIPCIONES

The Creative Tourism Network® (CTN) is proud to present its flagship international forum, taking place on Sept. 30 th 2025, in the vibrant city of Barcelona. This global event will spotlight the transformative power of creative tourism and the orange economy, bringing together visionary leaders, experts, and delegates from five continents.

• A Turning Point for Global Tourism

In the midst of a global paradigm shift, this forum positions tourism not as a challenge, but as THE solution for sustainable, inclusive, and regenerative territorial development. Whether you’re a rural village, a megacity, a creative city, an island community, or a mountain destination—this event invites destinations of all kinds from around the world to present their creative tourism approaches, strategies, and offers.
Participants will share experiences, forge strategic alliances, and contribute to the co-creation of a Global Charter for creative and orange tourism.

• Co-Creation at the Core

This is not a conventional conference. It’s a dynamic, participatory space where attendees become co-creators. Through pitches, interviews, and panel discussions, each participant will have the chance to showcase their projects, share insights, and shape the collective dialogue. The open call remains active until September 8, inviting destinations and organizations to submit proposals via the pre-registration form.

• What CTN Offers

With over two decades of international leadership, CTN and its member destinations provide:
• Proven tools and methodologies
• A global network of best practices
• Promotional support for destinations awarded the CreativeFriendlyDestination label

• Aligned with UNESCO & the 2030 Agenda

Coinciding with UNESCO’s Mondiacult Congress, the forum reflects the humanistic and cultural values promoted by the institution. It reinforces tourism’s role in:
• Empowering communities
• Preserving intangible heritage
• Promoting intercultural dialogue

Supported by the Department of Culture of the Government of Catalonia, the event also bridges local initiatives with global projects, fostering long-term alliances among territories committed to virtuous tourism models.

•  Key Topics Include:

• Creative tourism & the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs)
• Regenerative tourism
• Inclusive and rural tourism
• Music, gastronomy, crafts & niche travel
• Creative Cities
• Afrotourism & Indigenous tourism
• Sustainable luxury & premium tourism
• Mediterranean mass-destinations
• Emerging traveler profiles
• Small Island Developing States (#SIDS)
• The Blue Economy
• The Creative Economy
• Creative tourism as a “Swiss Army Knife” for all destination types

• Why Participate?

This co-created event offers destinations betting on creative touridsm the opportunity to:

• International visibility for your destination or project
• Strategic collaboration opportunities with CTN
• Pitch-format project presentations
• Delivery of the CreativeFriendlyDestination label to selected destinations
• Free access to selected CTN services
• Contribution to a global strategy for creative tourism

• Event Details:

• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Date: Sept. 30th – 2025
• Language: English

• Contact & Info: info@creativetourismnetwork.org

PROGRAM / DETAILS / APPLICATIONS

The Creative Tourism Network® (CTN) is proud to present its flagship international forum, taking place on Sept. 30 th 2025, in the vibrant city of Barcelona. This global event will spotlight the transformative power of creative tourism and the orange economy, bringing together visionary leaders, experts, and delegates from five continents.

• A Turning Point for Global Tourism

In the midst of a global paradigm shift, this forum positions tourism not as a challenge, but as THE solution for sustainable, inclusive, and regenerative territorial development. Whether you’re a rural village, a megacity, a creative city, an island community, or a mountain destination—this event invites destinations of all kinds from around the world to present their creative tourism approaches, strategies, and offers.
Participants will share experiences, forge strategic alliances, and contribute to the co-creation of a Global Charter for creative and orange tourism.

• Co-Creation at the Core

This is not a conventional conference. It’s a dynamic, participatory space where attendees become co-creators. Through pitches, interviews, and panel discussions, each participant will have the chance to showcase their projects, share insights, and shape the collective dialogue. The open call remains active until September 8, inviting destinations and organizations to submit proposals via the pre-registration form.

• What CTN Offers

With over two decades of international leadership, CTN and its member destinations provide:
• Proven tools and methodologies
• A global network of best practices
• Promotional support for destinations awarded the CreativeFriendlyDestination label

• Aligned with UNESCO & the 2030 Agenda

Coinciding with UNESCO’s Mondiacult Congress, the forum reflects the humanistic and cultural values promoted by the institution. It reinforces tourism’s role in:
• Empowering communities
• Preserving intangible heritage
• Promoting intercultural dialogue

Supported by the Department of Culture of the Government of Catalonia, the event also bridges local initiatives with global projects, fostering long-term alliances among territories committed to virtuous tourism models.

•  Key Topics Include:

• Creative tourism & the Sustainable Development Goals (#SDGs)
• Regenerative tourism
• Inclusive and rural tourism
• Music, gastronomy, crafts & niche travel
• Creative Cities
• Afrotourism & Indigenous tourism
• Sustainable luxury & premium tourism
• Mediterranean mass-destinations
• Emerging traveler profiles
• Small Island Developing States (#SIDS)
• The Blue Economy
• The Creative Economy
• Creative tourism as a “Swiss Army Knife” for all destination types

• Why Participate?

This co-created event offers destinations betting on creative touridsm the opportunity to:

• International visibility for your destination or project
• Strategic collaboration opportunities with CTN
• Pitch-format project presentations
• Delivery of the CreativeFriendlyDestination label to selected destinations
• Free access to selected CTN services
• Contribution to a global strategy for creative tourism

• Event Details:

• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Date: Sept. 30th – 2025
• Language: English

• Contact & Info: info@creativetourismnetwork.org

PROGRAM / DETAILS / APPLICATIONS