As part of this initiative, Sylvain St-Amand, President of the World Centre of Excellence for Destinations – CED, presented the story of the “Return of the Mythical Bird,” devoted to the Chinese crested tern.

This species, whose population has grown from just 8 individuals to more than 200, is a remarkable conservation success story.

This story of coordinated protection, carried out on both sides of the Strait and across national borders, became one of the most striking and evocative moments of the event.

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Sylvain St-Amand, President of the World Centre of Excellence for Destinations (CED), during his address.

©CED, November 2026