Despite the global slowdown, the top 100 cities continue to outperform the global travel and tourism industry. During the event held on the day of launching the white paper, Top 100 Cites Destinations 2019 edition, we revealed who are the latest movers and shakers in the face of rising social unrest and geopolitical headwinds caused by international trade wars, discussed how to keep ahead of megatrends to help future-proof destinations and travel brands, and how Asia travel hubs can maintain their competitive edge especially in this time of flux.