HAIKOU -- The 2018 World Tourism and Investment Conference will be held in Haikou, capital of Hainan Province in south China, from Nov 23 to 27, the provincial government has said.

Global business leaders and investors will participate in the event, which focuses on integration of global resources, innovation and capital, as well as building a platform for Chinese and world tourism, capital, investment, supporting services and operators, according to the provincial culture, radio, television, publication and sports department.

A main forum, parallel sessions, luncheon with Steven Rockefeller, investment fair and tours of tourism investment projects will be scheduled during the conference, which will be co-held by the World Tourism Alliance and International Financial Union.