（来源：上观新闻） 正值立春节气的前一天，春潮涌动，万象更新。今天上午，万众期待中，上海市十六届人大四次会议在 世博中心隆重开幕。正值"十五五"开局起步的关键节点，这场凝心聚力、擘画未来的盛会，如春雷初 响，为上海这座超大城市的新征程奏响了奋进序章。 发展为了人民，发展依靠人民，发展成果由人民共享。许多民生关切，都被代表们记在了心上。 市人大代表许丽萍是连任多届的资深代表，今年她继续关注城市更新议题。"老旧商品房的有序更新， 需要探索社会共治的新机制；基础设施的有序更新，关乎城市韧性与安全。"她说。 "青年人才是上海发展的重要力量，住房则成为留住他们的关键因素，也是当前青年人生活中成本最高 的支出之一。"市人大代表洪程栋今年重点关注城市安全与青年安居两大议题，他呼吁进一步优化住房 资源配置，推动实现青年在就业地附近安居，切实减轻生活负担，从而提升城市对青年人才的吸引力。 一些新事物、新业态，也被代表们敏锐捕捉。例如，市人大代表陈俊杰关注到AI短剧产业的发展。"希 望建言能被采纳，为上海新兴经济形态的发展与民生福祉的增进贡献力量。" 上午9时，大会正式开幕。上海市市长龚正作《政府工作报告》。 上午8时许，肩负着 ...

Core Viewpoint - The upcoming Shanghai Two Sessions will focus on enhancing inbound tourism, with proposals aimed at enriching visitor experiences and improving the quality of Huangpu River tours, positioning Shanghai as a leading destination for international travelers [1] Group 1: Inbound Tourism Growth - In 2025, Shanghai is expected to welcome 9.36 million inbound tourists, a year-on-year increase of 39.58%, surpassing the pre-pandemic figure of 8.97 million in 2019, marking a historical high [1] - Overnight visitors are projected to exceed 8.79 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 45.09%, indicating a stronger recovery in overnight stays compared to overall inbound tourism [1] - Despite the recovery in visitor numbers, the consumption potential remains underutilized, with less than 1% of inbound visitors utilizing tax refunds, despite an 80% increase in tax refund sales [1] Group 2: Shift in Visitor Preferences - There is a notable shift in inbound tourist demand from traditional sightseeing to experiential consumption, with interests in intangible cultural heritage, traditional Chinese medicine, and pop culture rising significantly [2] - Young travelers, particularly from South Korea, Japan, and the United States, are driving this trend, with over 70% of South Korean visitors belonging to the MZ generation and 35%-40% of Japanese visitors aged 20-40 [1][2] - Participation in experiential activities leads to a 30% higher average spending compared to traditional sightseeing tourists [2] Group 3: Huangpu River Tour Quality Improvement - The Huangpu River tour, a key attraction, received 4.16 million visitors in the first 11 months of the previous year, which is less than 50% of the total inbound tourist volume, indicating significant room for improvement [3] - Comparatively, other major rivers like the Chao Phraya in Bangkok and the Seine in Paris have much higher participation rates in boat tours, with 70%-80% of their inbound tourists opting for such experiences [3] - Current issues include a lack of product diversity, insufficient commentary, weak supporting services, and outdated digital offerings, which hinder the overall experience [3] Group 4: Recommendations for Improvement - Suggestions include optimizing regulations for experiential activities, enhancing the variety of offerings, and improving the marketing of the "Inbound Pass" app to increase awareness [2] - For Huangpu River tours, recommendations involve diversifying the product offerings, implementing multi-language ticketing systems, and enhancing transportation connections to improve visitor access [3] - The goal is to transform the Huangpu River experience into a platform that not only showcases the city but also tells Shanghai's unique story, shifting the focus from mere visitor numbers to meaningful engagement [4]