On November 19, the World Tourism Alliance (WTA) 2025 Annual Conference was held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. During the conference, Huangshan City and other new members were presented with certificates, marking the official inclusion of Huangshan City in the alliance.

The World Tourism Alliance is a comprehensive, non-governmental, and non-profit international tourism organization initiated by China. With the mission of "Tourism for Peace, Development, and Poverty Alleviation" and the vision of "Tourism Makes the World and Life Better," it is dedicated to promoting connectivity, shared governance, and mutual benefits in the global tourism sector at the non-governmental level.