Following the WTA vision of “Better Tourism, Better Life, Better World” and the WTA mission to promote peace, development and poverty alleviation through tourism, The theme of the WTA • Xianghu Dialogue 2019 had identified its theme as “Poverty Alleviation and Development — Shared Responsibilities of World Tourism Community”, which echoes the current trend of sustainable development, emphasizing the social responsibilities of the world tourism industry. The dialogue released World Tourism Development 2018 – Global Process and Time Appeal of Poverty Reduction Through Tourism and WTA Best Practice in Poverty Alleviation through Tourism.
