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Careful Planning and Coordination for the Creation of a Masterpiece

2019.03.25

Speech by Xu Liyi, Deputy Secretary of the CPC Hangzhou Municipal Committee and Mayor of Hangzhou, at the launching ceremony of the World Tourism Alliance Headquarters Project

Careful Planning and Coordination for the Creation of a Masterpiece

Respected Vice Governor Cheng Yuechong,

Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen:

Good afternoon! In the season of the bloomy spring, it is a great pleasure to welcome the official launch of the World Tourism Alliance (WTA) Headquarters & World Tourism Museum Project. Firstly, on behalf of Hangzhou Municipal Government, I would like to extend our sincere welcome to all the guests and friends!

The construction of the WTA Headquarters & World Tourism Museum Project is a landmark event in the history of tourism development in China and even in the world. In the site selection meeting held on November 9, 2017, Hangzhou finally won the top score after the fierce competition with Chengdu, Guangzhou, Xi’an, Xiamen and other cities. On December 17, 2017, under the witness of Governor Yuan Jiajun, the WTA Headquarters was officially settled in Xianghu Lake, Xiaoshan. It is the first world tourism organization introduced into Hangzhou, which is an important milestone in the history of Hangzhou’s tourism development. The official establishment of the WTA Headquarters in Xianghu Lake, Xiaoshan is also of significance for Hangzhou to promote the internationalization of tourism and the construction of an international exhibition metropolis. It will definitely promote the brand of “Picturesque Zhejiang” and the construction of a world famous tourism destination.

For more than a year, under the guidance and support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Provincial Party Committee, the Provincial Government and WTA, the planning and construction of the WTA Headquarters & World Tourism Museum Project have made smooth progress. In terms of project promotion mechanism, Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee Che Jun and Governor Yuan Jiajun pay great attention and made important instructions for many times to provide strong leadership and correct direction. At the same time, Zhejiang Province also set up a provincial-level leading group for the coordination and promotion of the project. In terms of project promotion synergy, we promote the project planning and design work at both the municipal and district levels, and set high standards and fast pace according to the requirements of creating a world-class elaborate masterpiece, so as to ensure that the WTA Headquarters & World Tourism Museum Project will be completed and put into use by the end of 2020. In terms of project promotion bonus, we fully utilize and enlarge the this opportunity to introduce in high-end international conferences and exhibitions., The first “WTA ? Xianghu Dialogue” was held in Xiaoshan on September 8, 2018, and the second meeting in 2019 will also be held in Xiaoshan, so as to highlight WTA’s presence here.

Today, the WTA Headquarters & the World Tourism Museum Project was officially launched, which means not only the recognition of Zhejiang’s important position but also a great trust on us. In the next step, we will continue to carefully plan and promote the work under the guidance of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Provincial Party Committee and WTA, and do a good job in project planning and construction to ensure that the construction is completed on time and with high quality. First, high positioning. We will continue to uphold the international vision, world-class position, lead the first-class construction with first-class ideas, strive to create a masterpiece and a classic project, and truly shoulder the national mission and regional responsibility, so as to make due contributions for the construction of world tourism governance system and the development of world tourism. Second, highlighted characteristics. Based on Hangzhou’s endowment, we will make full use of the natural, historical and cultural resources of Xianghu Lake in Xiaoshan, and further integrate them into the WTA Headquarters & World Tourism Museum Project, striving to embody the unique soul of mountain, the charm of water and the beauty of literature. Third, equal emphasis on construction and management. We will adhere to high standards, achieve excellence with the carefulness for “embroidery”, keep a close eye on the time nodes, follow the blueprint, push forward the construction in full speed, and strive to create a top-notch, clean and safe project. At the same time, we will continue to improve the follow-up operation management plan, so as to truly achieve high quality in both “construction” and “use”.

“Tourism makes the world and life better”! Hangzhou will continue to support the work of WTA, share opportunities for tourism development, jointly promote the development of world tourism and create a peaceful and beautiful life. We also hope that Hangzhou will become a solid base of WTA and the two sides will work together to build the center of world tourism.

In conclusion, I wish all the guests and friends a fruitful and enjoyable stay here and good health. Thank you!