佛教旅游经营者协会（ABTO）携手全球伙伴推动佛教旅游，第九届国际会议定于2026年12月在菩提伽耶举行
ABTO Seeks to Strengthen Buddhist Tourism Through Global Partnerships
佛教旅游经营者协会（ABTO）通过与国际旅游组织合作推动佛教旅游发展，已在超过25个国家开展业务，拥有1200名会员，并与印尼、尼泊尔、泰国、孟加拉国、斯里兰卡等国旅游机构建立合作。其第九届国际会议定于2026年12月10日至12日在比哈尔邦菩提伽耶举行，届时旅游业界代表将共商佛教旅游与国际合作机会。
The Association of Buddhist Tour Operators (ABTO) is working to promote Buddhist tourism internationally through partnerships with tourism organisations, industry networking and destination development initiatives.
Established on 10 December 2015 in Nalanda, Bihar, ABTO focuses on promoting Buddhist pilgrimage, cultural heritage and nature-based tourism. According to the newspaper report, the association has a presence in more than 25 countries, with 1,200 members, 5,000 non-members and support from 30 national and 20 international organisations.
The association has established collaborations with tourism bodies in countries including Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. In India, it works with organisations such as the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), North East India Tourism Confederation (NEITC) and other tourism associations to strengthen destination promotion and industry cooperation.
ABTO also organises international industry platforms, including the International Buddhist Travel Mart (IBTM) and the International Conference on Buddhist Circuits (ICBC), bringing tourism stakeholders together to explore business opportunities and promote Buddhist destinations.
According to the report, ABTO’s ninth international conference is scheduled for 10-12 December 2026 in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. The event is expected to bring tourism stakeholders together to discuss opportunities for Buddhist tourism and international collaboration.
Through its partnerships and industry initiatives, ABTO aims to increase the global visibility of Buddhist destinations and strengthen tourism connections across countries.
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