两个中部大省,携手冲刺“万亿级”

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant growth of the cultural and tourism industry in Anhui Province, with domestic tourism spending expected to rise from 422.2 billion yuan in 2020 to 943.3 billion yuan by 2024, and projected to exceed 1 trillion yuan this year [1] - The cultural and tourism sector's contribution to GDP is increasing, with its value added reaching 4.26% in 2023 and expected to rise to 5.2% in 2024, showcasing its role in driving economic growth and stabilizing consumer expectations [1] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" has seen Anhui host various promotional events, such as the "Spring Tour Jianghuai" and "520 Anhui Cultural Tourism Consumption Season," with the "Super Anhui" food competition generating over 9 billion yuan in consumption and achieving over 12.5 billion online exposures [1] Group 2 - The central economic work conference emphasized the importance of domestic demand and the cultural tourism industry as a key driver for consumption, aiming to enhance the supply of quality goods and services [2] - Despite its rich cultural and tourism resources, Anhui is not perceived as a major tourism province, facing challenges such as insufficient high-end product supply and a lack of innovation in tourism development [2] - Anhui's strategy includes the establishment of a "one area, three circles, and four belts" development framework to enhance its tourism infrastructure and competitiveness [2] Group 3 - Anhui is focusing on deepening its market presence in the Yangtze River Delta, with an expected 103 million visitors from Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang in 2024, accounting for 56.3% of external tourists [3] - The province is also promoting international tourism, with inbound tourist numbers and international tourism revenue increasing by 68% and 59% respectively from January to October this year [3] - The competition in the cultural tourism sector is intensifying, with several provinces, including Henan and Hunan, achieving over 1 trillion yuan in tourism revenue, indicating a new competitive landscape in the industry [3]