The significance of tourism development conference

The significance and value of HKTB is self-evident, and it is of great significance to promote the prosperity of tourism and enhance the national image.

The first World Tourism Development Conference was held in Beijing from May 65438 to May 2, 2065. The meeting invited tourism ministers from 143 countries, some national politicians, heads of international and regional organizations such as the United Nations, and experts and scholars from foreign tourism circles to attend the meeting in China. China welcomes the first world-class tourism event.

Nowadays, tourism has become a new engine of world economic development and one of the most dynamic, potential and fastest-growing comprehensive industries. As the largest, most potential and fastest-growing tourism market in the world, the conference invited tourism ministers from 143 countries, politicians from some countries, heads of international and regional organizations such as the United Nations, and experts and scholars from foreign tourism circles to attend. The total number of participants at home and abroad is expected to reach 850.

Trusteeship background

The focus of international tourism is accelerating eastward, and the number of international tourists in East Asia and the Pacific continues to rise in the global share. In 20 15, the Asia-Pacific region received 277 million inbound tourists, accounting for 23.4% of the total number of international tourists. In 20 16, the Asia-Pacific region continued to lead the global tourism growth with a growth rate of 4% to 5%. By 2020, the share of international tourists received by East Asia and the Pacific will rise to 27.3%, surpassing North America and ranking second.

In the Asia-Pacific region, the present situation and prospect of China's tourism are optimistic, and the international performance of China's tourism consumption market is becoming more and more eye-catching. Since 20 12, China has been the largest outbound tourism consumer in the world for many years, and its annual contribution to global tourism revenue exceeds 13%.