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China International Travel Mart 2009(CITM2009) was held at Kunming International Convention & Exhibition Center from November 19th to 22nd. With a total area of 50,000sq.m, CITM2009 included 2,148 exhibitor booths. A total of 180 delegations of exhibitors from 94 countries and regions attended CITM2009. The number of exhibitors reached over 3,984, including 2,792 domestic exhibitors and 1,192 overseas exhibitors.

In terms of regions, the exhibitors of Asia made up 71.32%; those of Europe, 16.43%; those of Oceania, 0.74%, those of the Americas,10.68 %; and those of Africa,0.83%.

In terms of operation type, the exhibitors of travel agencies accounted for 28.69%; those of hotel management groups 16.15%; those of tourism organs, 35.97%; those of tourism attractions,8.94%; those of airlines 1.28%;those of cruise companies 1.04%; those of computer reservation systems and others,0.48%; and those of other tourism enterprises,7.75%.

Q: Who is qualified as a buyer? I'm an overseas travel agent receiving Chinese tourists. Can I register as a buyer?

A: "CITM buyer" indicates overseas tour operators and travel agents who are selling routes and tourist products of China mainland. In your case, you can participate in the CITM as an exhibitor or buy an entry permit to visit the mart.

Q: What procedures do I have to fulfill to be recognized as a buyer?

A: Please register online. Your application will be checked by the relative China Tourist Office. You'll have your formal user name and password received by email afterwards. The deadline of this year's online registration is 1st Nov. If you're interested in CITM, please register online as soon as possible.

Q: I get the user name and password, but I can't login. What should I do?

A: Please send your information including your name, company, user name etc. to: omc@cnta.gov.cn as soon as possible. We'll help you.

Q: When CITM will be held this year?

A: 18th - 21st Nov.

     18 - 19: professional trade days

     20 - 21: open to the public

Q: Is it too late to register as a CITM buyer now? Can I still make a booking in a CITM designated hotel at preferential price?

A: The buyers' online registration will be stopped on 10th Nov., so will be the preferential price of the hotel. If you can't register in time, you are welcome to participate in the CITM2010. All information will be posted on www.citm.com.cn.

Q: When & where will the CITM be held next time?

A: CITM2010: 18th – 21st Nov. , Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC).

1. Numerous top-quality buyers worldwide;

2. Two trade days kept exclusively for registered delegates and two days open to the public.

3. Press conferences and symposiums for exhibitors to further promote their products and obtain insights in the international tourism market;

4. Thousands of people will visit your exhibition booth;

5. Well-arranged social activities for exhibitors to establish close ties with buyers.

November 15-17 Suzhou, China
CITM Tradeshow November 18-21 Shanghai, China

Go China Summit is modeled after a successful event formula founded 22 years ago bringing together international tour operators with domestic suppliers.  It is a comprehensive, well-rounded program designed to provide you with every available opportunity to negotiate business contracts, establish relationships, and gain a better understanding about a variety of topics relevant to the tourism industry.

The summit has only one focus-helping you sell inbound tourism business to China, with its expansive offereing of ancient culture to modern 5-star accommodations.  China International Travel Mart (CITM), the largest travel show in Asia, is adding this targeted forum to offer face-to-face meeting time for suppliers of travel services in China with international tour operators selling China.  All other events and the world-class trade show of CITM remain in place.  International tour operators are encouraged to stay and attend the CITM travel show, November 18-21, 2010 following Go China Summit.

China’s domestic suppliers and international tour operators participate in multi-day business sessions and pre- and post- event familiarization tours to regional attractions with the goal of showcasing the destination for future tourism business.

Our effective and easy-to-use, custom-designed matching software ensures a minimum number of appointments while promising a maximum meeting experience.  By matching tour operators from around the globe with China-based suppliers in a one-on-one, business-friendly environment, Go China Summit is an event where exciting, profitable and lasting relationships are born.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Registration & Opening Ceremony – Suzhou International Expo Center
9:00am – 5:30pm Go China Summit Registration and Suzhou Information Desk – Tour Operators confirm attendance for post- conference familiarization trips.
2:00pm – 3:00pm Tour Operators return from pre-familiarization trips.
6:00pm – 6:30pm Summit Opening Ceremony - Welcome to China by CNTA.
6:30pm – 8:30pm Opening Banquet - Presentation by CNTA.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Marketplace Sessions I & II – Suzhou International Expo Center
6:30am – 5:30pm Go China Summit Registration & Suzhou Information Desk
6:30am – 8:00am Continental Breakfast
8:00am – 11:30am Marketplace Session I –
The first Marketplace Session of four featuring 15-minute, one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments.
11:30am – 12:30pm Luncheon
12:30pm – 5:30pm Marketplace Session II
7:00pm – 9:00pm Welcome Banquet by Jiangsu Provincial Tourism Administration and Suzhou Municipal People's Government

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Marketplace Sessions III – Suzhou International Expo Center
6:30am – 2:00pm Go China Summit Registration & Suzhou Information Desk
6:30am – 8:00am Continental Breakfast
8:00am – 11:30am Marketplace Session III
11:30am – 12:30pm Luncheon
Afternoon: Departure for Shanghai and CITM Tradeshow

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18 – SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21
China International Travel Mart
CITM will be held in Shanghai at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.  Go China Summit participants are encouraged to attend CITM November 18-21.  Buyers will be provided complimentary registration and hotel.

CITM Organizers:
China National Tourism Administration
Shanghai Municipal People’s Government
Civil Aviation Administration of China

For further information visit:  www.citm.com.cn

Schedule:
Thursday, November 18th
10:00am  Opening Ceremony
11:00am – 5:00pm Business Talks open to Trade Only
12:00pm  Luncheon
1:30 – 5:00pm Seminars (open to trade and suppliers)
   Judy Walden
   Ed Saunders

Friday, November 19th
All Day: Business Talks open to Trade Only

Saturday, November 20th
Depart for Fam Tours or return home.

All programs are subject to change.

Expand Your Business Potential: Go China Summit’s Marketplace will
see 16,200 appointments over just 1.5 days.

Tourism Suppliers Including:
> Province Tourism Administrations
> Hotel and Lodging Properties
> Receptive Operators
> Winter and Summer Resorts
> Outdoor Activities and Adventure Outfitters
> Attractions, Airlines, Sightseeing and Transportation Providers

Approximately 600 attend Go China Summit.

Tour Operators and Wholesalers interested in expanding and improving their China travel product.

Approximately 300 attend Go China Summit.

YOU MUST QUALIFY:
To qualify as a hosted buyer you must be responsible for planning, recommending or making financial decisions for China product development. You must be an established tour operator selling pre-packaged or customized multi-day tours to China and produce a brochure or online product promoting these tours.

The Go China Summit Appointment Selection Process

The Go China Summit appointment process will open on September 30th, 2010. You may log in using the username and password you selected when you created your profile. If you don’t remember your password, click here and the system will automatically send the information to you.

For those of you with two or more registrations for one company: Unless you are representing different companies, you will need to split up the list of the companies you would like to select appointments with, otherwise your representatives may inadvertently schedule multiple meetings with the same company.

Appointment Selections are Due October 15, 2010.

To begin the selection process, go to http://www.gochinasummit.com. Click the “Appointment Selection” link located in the red header. Once you have logged in, select the option to “view profiles.” This page will allow you to begin the ranking process.

Ranking Process:
• In the box to the right of each company, type in a ranking number for those with whom
you would like to request an appointment.
• Rank only the companies that you are requesting to have an appointment with (we
suggest you select at least 60 companies).
• Use the number 1 for the company you most want an appointment with, the number 2 for
your second priority, and so on. You are ranking your selections in order of importance to you.
• Do not use the same number twice - only one company can be ranked by the number 1.
• If you choose two delegates from the same company, you might get two appointments with the same company. If you only want one meeting with the company it is best to choose one of the representatives, not both.