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WTM-ChinaContact forum on China's tourism industryWednesday, November 12, 2008 from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (GMT) |
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Event Details
ChinaContact and WTM present:
3rd annual forum
China the Future of Travel
12 November 2008, Excel, London
China and the West How to develop profitable, long term business in tourism to and from China
The WTM-ChinaContact forum is the only event outside China that can discuss developments in China's tourism sector with real authority. Through forums and interactive panel discussions delegates deepen their insight of China as a tourism market and destination.
This landmark event held at the premier international travel trade exhibition, World Travel Market, is now in its third year. Support is given from international organisations and industry leaders as well as global travel trade media partners.
Following on from the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, unprecedented media attention falls on China. No travel organisation can afford to miss this rare opportunity for real knowledge and networking with Chinese travel professionals. A delegation of Chinese tourism officials and travel agents as well as travel trade media will be visiting during WTM. Networking opportunities will be available to maximise the benefits to forum delegates.
Highlights:
- Launch of the China Outbound Tourism Quality Label Program (COQ Label)
by the China Outbound Tourism Research Institute
Expert panel on China Outbound tourism
Moderated by Andrew Methven, Director of Communications, Newland UK
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Professor Wolfgang Arlt, COTRI (CTW Awards and COQ Label)
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Rosita Yiu, Vice President Sales Development Asia - Sales Head Office, Accor Hotels
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Jacquie Craig, Wesfield London
- Michael Yates, Vice President of Operations, Pacific Asia Travel Association
China Inbound presentations and panel discussion with:
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Shanghai Tourism Board: Preparing for World Expo 2010
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Beijing Tourism Board: Capitalizing on the Olympic legacy
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Coordinated approach to marketing tourism in the Pearl River Delta - Simon Mills, HKTB Director – Northern Europe (Hong Kong Tourism Board)
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Director of Operations, Sportsworld Group: Growth of sports and activity tourism in China
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Albert Ng, CEO, Wild China: Exclusive and luxury travel options in China
Visit the forum website for full agenda and speakers bios.
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Terms and conditions:
tickets can be purchased up to day of forum online or by telephone. Contact details are available here.
£20 cancellation fee (no refunds after 31 October)
£10 transfer fee
Full charge after 31 October, unless delegate is replaced or place sold to someone else.
Limited student places available at discounted rates, proof of status required.
Booking fee applies to online credit card bookings by the booking system and is added to the ticket.
Group bookings of 5 or more receive a further discount - please use the group discount ticket selection in the booking form.
Companies in UK and EU who request to receive an invoice will be sent a VAT invoice and must pay the ticket price plus VAT at 17.5%.
VAT invoice will be issued by 'Newland UK Limited'.
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World Travel Market
Excel
United Kingdom
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (GMT)
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ChinaContact is a leading market entry specialist for the services industries (internet, e-commerce, tourism, hospitality, events). We provide marketing support, strategic advice and distribution channels throughout Greater China.
http://www.chinacontact.org
Delegates to the 3rd annual WTM-ChinaContact forun include tourism boards of: Alberta, Canada; Inssbruck, Austria; London and Tourism Southeast, UK; Belgium; South Africa. The list of delegates also contains hotel chains, tour operators and transport companies.
At least 20 of the delegates booked the Chinese networking lunch which includes Dim Sum and authentic Chinese cuisine.
Update: new speaker: Mr. Simon Mills, HKTB Director – Northern Europe (Hong Kong Tourism Board)
Coordinated approach to marketing tourism in the Pearl River Delta
Afternoon session 14:30-17:00
Mr. Michael Yates, PATA Vice-President-Operations has announced his participation in the WTM-ChinaContact forum on China's tourism industry.
New ticket prices introduced - great discounts for WTM exhibitors and for group bookings over 5 people. We also introduced a VIP Gold ticket for a total immersion experience and a chance to speak directly to our speakers during the lunch break.
China Inbound session update:
China will receive more tourists than any other country in the next 12 years. What does this mean to the industry?
Hear presentations from:
• Shanghai Tourism Board: Preparing for World Expo 2010
• Beijing Tourism Board: capitalizing on the Olympic legacy
• Guilin Tourism Board: sustainable tourism development in Western china
• Director of Operations, Sportsworld Group: Growth of sports and activity tourism in China
• Albert Ng, CEO, Wild China: Exclusive travel options in China
Topics of discussion:
• Developing China's niche tourism markets for eco-tourism, sports, incentives, community, nature , adventure, culture.
• Exploring China as a destination for MICE business - is business travel the answer for more Chinese cities?
• What is the lasting legacy of the Olympic Games for tourism?
• How can the international tourism industry support tourism recovery in Sichuan province?
• Beyond the Great Wall - what are China's hidden tourist treasures and how to sell them?
• Discussing the assertion that niche tourism in China is high profit and low impact.
• Reaching UN-WTO targets for inbound tourism without overwhelming popular tourist attractions.
New speakers announced 4 October 2008:
Sandie Dawe - Director of Strategy and Communications, VisitBritain
Martine Ainsworth-Wells - Director of Marketing, Visit London
New speaker introductions online at http://www.future-of-travel.org:
Chris Yang, CEO, Newland UK
Andrew Methven, Director of Communications, Newland UK
Sandie Dawe, VisitBritain
Martine Ainsworth-Wells, Visit London
Jacquie Craig, Wesfield London
Jacquie Craig, responsible for trade sales at the new luxury retail village Westfield London, has joined the WTM-ChinaContact speaker panel to talk about her long time work with the Chinese travel industry. Jacquie has been successful in turning Bicester Village into the most popular shopping destination for Chinese visiting the UK and is now planning to do the same for Westfield London.
After careful preparation, COTRI China Outbound Tourism Research Institute, the leading institution in this field, has introduced the “CHINA OUTBOUND TOURISM QUALITY LABEL (COQ Label)” to give companies and organizations a chance to communicate their know-how, experience and dedication for the Chinese tourism source market.
The official launch will take place during a widely publicized ceremony at the “China – Future of Travel” forum on China’s tourism industry at the World Travel Market on Nov. 12th, 2008 in London. To attend the launch event and learn more about how your business or destination can benefit from the China Outbound Quality Label, register to the forum at www.future-of-travel.org
In London on 23rd September, Zhejiang tourism board will host an evening of Zhejiang culture and tourism with typical local food and entertainment.
Download the invitation and RSVP to attend the event, which is supported by Newland UK, co-organiser of the WTM-ChinaContact forum.
18 August 2008:
Beijing, China: ChinaContact and Newland UK, co-organisers of the WTM-ChinaContact forum have held a press conference and trade briefing in Beijing on Monday 18th of August. During the event Roy Graff, Managing Director of ChinaContact presented to the Chinese travel agents and media present the key benefits of attending the forum and introduced World Travel Market as the most important travel trade exhibition in Europe. Andrew Methven of Newland UK proceeded to present the special agent educational tour to Switzerland and England that is jointly hosted by Switzerland Tourism Board, Visit Britain and regional tourism boards in the UK. The tour provides an opportunity to Chinese outbound travel agents to discover new travel products and meet directly with destinations and suppliers to open new routes for the Chinese travellers.
The presentation was given in Chinese and can be downloaded from the forum website here.
8 August 2008:
ChinaContact has released an updated edition for 2008 of the China Outbound Travel Handbook which is now available for FREE download from the ChinaContact Tourism Network. This handbook is the most practical and accessible guide to China's outbound tourism sector and is intended to all tourism professionals and researchers looking at this segment.
Registration to the network is free and simple. All network members will receive a 10% discount on registration to the WTM-ChinaContact forum.