Shanghai September 5th News Forum

On the afternoon of September 5, Dao Shuming, Director of the Municipal Tourism Bureau, visited SMG News Center and was interviewed by Newsroom reporters.

Director Dao first introduced the recent work done by the Shanghai tourism industry to prepare for the World Expo, and said that the Shanghai tourism industry will take the opportunity of hosting the World Expo and welcoming the World Expo to build Shanghai into a world-famous tourist destination city . Director Dao also said that the Municipal Tourism Bureau will comprehensively establish the concepts of "Science and Technology Expo" and "Harmonious Expo", make full use of modern information technology, solidly promote the construction of tourism integrity, standardize the order of the tourism market, ensure tourism safety, and improve tourism functional facilities. Expand the scale of the tourism market, consolidate the high ground for tourism talents, improve the quality of tourism services, and build a good tourism service environment, so that the city's tourist hotels, social hotels, scenic spots, and travel agencies can truly become windows to showcase Shanghai's civilized image, and build the city's tourism industry team into a We are "masters of high-quality services", "masters of civilized etiquette" and "masters of World Expo promotion" who have dedicated themselves to the World Expo tourism, and by comprehensively exerting the driving function of tourism on the national economy, we will implement various tasks in detail and do a good job in all aspects Various preparations for the World Expo.

Director Dao also introduced the overview of this year’s Shanghai Tourism Festival. The 2009 Shanghai Tourism Festival will focus on the World Expo theme of "Better City, Better Life" and the goal of building Shanghai into a "world-famous tourism city", and strive to create tourism brands such as sightseeing, shopping, food, leisure, and entertainment to prepare for the World Expo. Gather people and create a good atmosphere.

The Taoist Director also said that such expedition activities need to be correctly guided, supported and regulated in response to the recent death of a traveling traveler from Shanghai in Zhejiang. The government should focus on personnel skills training, organizational qualifications, information provision, and rescue organization. We should explore and play a greater role in other aspects, and those who participate in such activities should also be cautious, turn from blind obedience to rationality, and should be responsible for their own actions.

Finally, Director Dao said that during the Expo, Shanghai's tourism industry will welcome tourists from all over the world and guests at home and abroad with enthusiastic, full, friendly, meticulous and thoughtful services.