Providing a platform for communication: the World Tourism Cities Federation enhances the sustainable development of global tourism

During the summit, speakers and guests alike stated that the WTCF has provided a multilateral platform that houses a number of features. Among them includes a medium to spur discussions on the development of the sector, enhance international communication, inject more vitality into the communication and cooperation among international cities, foster common prosperity, and win-win reciprocity to fuel the growth of the global tourism economy.

Release time : 2019-09-15 18:54:04

source : WTCF

the potential of its tourism industry.

Vice Mayor of Paris, Jean François Martins has participated in two such summits. He said, “The summit provides a platform of communication and mutual learning for global cities and enables these destinations and agencies alike to share the successful experience of further developing tourism. This has provided new ideas for the sustainable development of tourism in Paris.”

The Secretary-General of WTCF Song Yu mentioned at the summit that the WTCF shall comprehensively improve its services by making full use of its ability to organize activities and provide additional features on the platform. The organization also looks to vigorously enhance communication between city and agency members, explore an easier and more effective tourism service module, while continuously enabling these destinations to contribute to a more seamless experience in the world travel industry.

Making its voice heard and spurring discussions on the development of global tourism

Faced with the economical and political challenges of the world, the industry needs not only an open platform of communication, but also a chance to gather the input of all respective parties via the platform in order to find solutions to present challenges. By initiating the shared economy during the Chongqing Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit, the globalization declaration during the Los Angeles Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit and smart tourism during the Helsinki Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit, the WTCF has actively proposed new ideas on developing tourism cities, carried out in-depth research into major topics of international tourism and spurred discussions on the progression of the industry.

The site of tourism trading during the 2019 WTCF Helsinki Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit

In addition, the WTCF has also established through research the assessment system of global tourism cities. The federation has publicized for 5 straight years the Report on World