20 THRIVE Edition 2 Photo by Yu Kato on Unsplash South Africa and China. They expressed their appreciation and hope for the forum to be held again soon and on a continuous basis. The webinar format included two academic sessions highlighting some of the trends, opportunities and challenges confronting the sector in the current global context. The first session was co-chaired, Prof Diane Abrahams, alongside Prof Li Shina from Sun Yat-sen University. The panel included STH research associate and Distinguished Visiting Professor, Prof. Robin Nunkoo, from the University of Mauritius, STH research associate, Dr Albert Kimbu from the University of Surrey, as well as Prof Huang Zhuowei of Sun Yat-sen University. The second academic session, was jointly chaired and commented by Prof Tembi Tichaawa and Research Professor at the STH, Prof Chris Rogerson included a business focus. The panel featured the CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa, Mr. Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, Prof Yan Jinsong, Director of the International Institute of China Tourism Academy, and Professor He Liehui representing the Zhejiang Tourism Association. Prof Peng Yi co-chaired the opening ceremony. Director General of Department of Tourism South Africa, Mr Victor Tharage delivered a speech in the closing session. Prof Ylva Rodny-Gumede delivered the vote of thanks on behalf of UJ. The closing session was chaired by Prof Kelvin Bwalya, the vice dean of UJ Business & Economics department. The Forum was broadcast live through the UJ and STH Facebook page. Click here to watch the full proceedings: UJ Facebook sth Facebook
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