The 20th Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Conference was held in Guiyang on March 30. The opening ceremony at Drum Tower Square in Colorful Guizhou city highlighted the province's progress in smart tourism and artificial intelligence. It also unveiled new characters from the "Huangxiaoxi" mascot family and promoted the "stub economy", a ticket-stub reward initiative, along with the "Cool Guiyang Top 10 New Scenic Spots".
Among attendees were 15 international media professionals and content creators participating in the 2026 China Storyteller Partnerships. From March 27 to 31, they gained firsthand experience of Fanjing Mountain, the famous cave basketball courts, and the historic Zhongnanmen Historical and Cultural Tourist Area, amongst others. Through the lens of these international guests, the narrative of Guizhou tourism is entering a more authentic, open and collaborative era.
