“世界旅游联盟·丝路对话”在乌兹别克斯坦举办

Group 1 - The "Silk Road Dialogue" event held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, emphasizes the theme of "Silk Road Heritage and Future Tourism," aiming to enhance tourism cooperation among countries along the Belt and Road Initiative [1] - The World Tourism Alliance's chairman highlighted the increasing connectivity between China and Uzbekistan, with 58 direct flights per week, indicating a growing potential for bilateral tourism cooperation [1] - The event aims to leverage the Silk Road's historical and cultural significance to foster deeper cultural and tourism exchanges between China and Uzbekistan [1] Group 2 - The mutual visa exemption agreement between China and Uzbekistan, effective from June 1, is expected to positively impact bilateral relations and tourism [2] - Uzbekistan is actively promoting its tourism sector in China, with large roadshow events in 26 major cities and initiatives to enhance services for Chinese tourists, including Chinese signage and menus [2] - The UNWTO Secretary-General emphasized the importance of tourism in connecting cultures and the need for infrastructure investment and digital marketing to create a sustainable tourism framework [2] Group 3 - The Chinese ambassador to Uzbekistan noted the long-standing friendly relations and the potential for tourism cooperation to invigorate Silk Road civilizations and promote mutual benefits [3] - A joint report by the UNWTO and the World Tourism Alliance was released, focusing on sustainable tourism and community resilience, providing insights for developing attractive and competitive tourism products [3] - The World Tourism Alliance, founded in China, aims to promote global tourism cooperation and has 259 members from 45 countries and regions [3]