研究报告：亚太地区成为全球旅游经济增长新引擎

Core Insights - The Asia-Pacific region is identified as a new engine for global tourism economic growth, with a projected 19.9% increase in total tourist numbers and a 6.4% rise in total tourism revenue in 2024, surpassing the 4% GDP growth rate by 2.4 percentage points [1][2] - The 2025 World Tourism Economic Trends Report anticipates that tourism revenue growth in the Asia-Pacific region could exceed 10% in 2025 [1] Group 1 - The Hong Kong Xianshan Tourism Summit, held for the first time in Hong Kong, attracted around 800 participants from 40 countries and regions, focusing on the theme of "Innovative City Branding to Promote High-Quality Development of Tourism" [1] - Hong Kong's Chief Executive, John Lee, emphasized the city's vibrant international tourism status and its development of multi-destination tourism, inviting attendees to explore the city's cultural and culinary offerings [1] Group 2 - The Deputy Mayor of Beijing and Executive Vice Chairman of the World Tourism Cities Federation, Sima Hong, highlighted the role of tourism cities in driving global economic recovery and fostering understanding among different civilizations [2] - The "Hong Kong Initiative" was launched, focusing on cultural innovation, technological empowerment, sustainable development, global cooperation, and tourism safety as guiding principles for future urban tourism development [2]