Core Insights - The 2025 Chuxiong Yi Torch Festival is set to enhance cultural tourism experiences, featuring 10 key activities and over 60 boutique events, transforming from a traditional ethnic celebration into a cultural tourism integration IP [1] - Chuxiong aims to become a tourism hub, with significant investments and initiatives to deepen the integration of culture and tourism, promoting a unique lifestyle experience in Yunnan [1] Investment and Economic Growth - In the first half of the year, Chuxiong achieved a tourism investment of 4.932 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 23.8% [1] - The region welcomed 26.968 million domestic tourists, a growth of 2.33%, generating tourism revenue of 24.657 billion yuan, which is a 9.48% increase year-on-year [1] Cultural and Economic Development - The Chuxiong Yi embroidery industry has seen substantial growth, with the number of operating entities increasing from 538 to 2,233 and the output value rising from 800 million yuan to 1.13 billion yuan from 2022 to 2024 [1] - The local government emphasizes the importance of culture in driving tourism and economic development, aiming to enhance brand recognition and service quality in the tourism sector [2]