苏州市人大代表刘泓：深化职业教育与人工智能融合，赋能文旅产业高质量发展

Core Viewpoint - Suzhou is actively building a service industry "1840" system, with the cultural and tourism industry playing a crucial role in the consumption-oriented service industry. The urgent need for digital and intelligent transformation in the cultural tourism sector highlights a significant shortage of professionals who understand both cultural tourism and AI [1][3]. Group 1: Industry Development - The integration of AI technology is essential for revitalizing the charm of "Suzhou-style life" in the digital age, including Jiangnan gardens, intangible cultural heritage, and wellness tourism [3]. - The development of vocational education, particularly in cultural tourism, is recommended to supply high-quality "smart craftsmen" to the industry [1][3]. Group 2: Educational Initiatives - Vocational colleges in cultural tourism should collaborate with enterprises to offer courses in "Smart Tourism Technology" and "Digital Cultural Creation Design," incorporating new technologies like AI-guided tours and immersive experiences into the curriculum [3]. - Establishing training bases in partnership with cultural tourism enterprises and technology companies is crucial for students to learn in real-world settings, such as smart scenic areas and digital museums [3][4]. Group 3: Talent Development - There is a need to enhance the AI skills and digital content creation training for vocational college teachers, as well as to involve industry experts and cultural heritage inheritors in teaching [3][4]. - A collaborative ecosystem involving government, enterprises, and schools is necessary to improve talent cultivation and evaluation mechanisms, aiming to create a high ground for "AI + Cultural Tourism" talent development in the Yangtze River Delta [4].