Fan Deyu, Project Manager of Hamburg Liaison Office China：Promotion of Local Tourism Market Key to Address Outbreak Challenges

As the world s first international tourism organization focusing on cities, World Tourism Cities Federation focuses on the latest development and actions of tourism cities, so as to inspire visitors to pay more attention to local sceneries and promote the development of regional tourism.

Release time : 2021-01-18 16:25:06

source : WTCF

, Hamburg Tourismus GmbH (HHT) has advertised the city across Germany in summer and autumn. The pandemic prevents people from travelling abroad, so HHT encourages Germans to take Hamburg as a popular destination for domestic trips. So far, the city has received most bookings from travel agencies in Germany.

We hope to encourage residents living in Hamburg and Hamburg Metropolitan Region to take a look at tourism products in Hamburg. HHT also makes an information calendar for tourists who can easily check events to be held in December and some tips on taking tours.

WTCF: In the context of the pandemic, a lot of tourism lovers have to stay at home. But they are eager to travel abroad once the pandemic is perfectly controlled. Could you please tell us about Hamburg's places of interest or unique culture and traditions?

Fan Deyu: Hamburg is a modern metropolis and a harbor with a long history. Different cultures intertwine here and the city has become a grand stage. Tourists shouldn't miss the local water-loving culture. Hamburg, known as a "City of Bridges", has more bridges than the sum of bridges in London, Amsterdam and Venice.

Bridges mean connection. It's most impressive to feel the intergration of various cultures and traditions in Hamburg. Tourists can feel those from numerous events, such as Hamburg Port Anniversary every May (the 832th anniversary is cancelled), fish markets near wharfs every Sunday, Hamburg Cruise Days in every two years, music and cultural events like ElbJazz in June and Reeperbahn Festival in September. I hope the Chinese tourists can come to Hamburg, the largest harbor in Germany, soon after the pandemic ends and feel its unique charm.

WTCF: You have just mentioned what Hamburg has done to help. Then could you give some suggestions on international cooperation? What do you expect global organizations like World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) to do in the future?

Fan Deyu: I hope the network of communication