Why does Dalian want to create the best tourist city in China?

Dalian won the title of the first batch of China's outstanding tourism cities in January 1999. There are 247 cities across the country that have become China's outstanding tourism cities. The selection criteria for China's best tourist cities are jointly formulated by the National Tourism Administration and the World Tourism Organization. They are an improvement of outstanding tourist cities. Creating the best tourist city in China has important economic value and social significance. It can further improve the quality of production and life in our city, improve social civilization and harmony, optimize Dalian's business functions, enhance tourism functions, create more business opportunities, and promote urban development. This is specifically reflected in the following four aspects:

First, it can significantly improve the development level of Dalian's tourism industry. Creating the best tourist city in China can further improve and enrich the tourism functions of Dalian city. If the establishment is successful, it will be equivalent to the World Tourism Organization and the China National Tourism Administration jointly announcing to the world that Dalian is one of the best tourist destinations in China and establishing Dalian's status as an international tourist city. This is a city advertisement that is hard to buy and will effectively promote the rapid development of Dalian's tourism industry.

Second, it can further improve the level of urban construction and management. The selection criteria for China's best tourism cities are formulated based on the development concepts and trends of the world's advanced tourism cities. It is an international standard that covers all aspects of urban economy, politics, society, culture, ecology, etc., and has a positive impact on the city. The level of construction and management has put forward very high requirements. If the construction work is done in accordance with the standards, Dalian's urban construction and management will reach a new level.

Third, it can promote the rapid development of Dalian’s modern service industry. Tourism is the leader of the modern service industry and has a strong driving role. The development of Dalian's modern service industry cannot rely solely on the consumption power of its own residents, but must be driven by the tourism industry. Creating China's best tourist city puts forward higher requirements for Dalian's modern service industry, which will effectively promote and stimulate the development of transportation, commerce, catering, services, trade, finance and other related industries, and comprehensively promote social and economic development.

Fourth, it can further consolidate and develop the achievements of civilized cities. Last year, our city won the title of "National Civilized City". However, the degree of civilization is relative and never-ending. Civilized cities need to continue to be consolidated and improved. The selection criteria for China's best tourist cities have many similarities with those for civilized cities. It is necessary to consolidate and improve the achievements of civilized cities by creating China's best tourist cities.