2019 Nanjing International Vacation, Leisure & RV Exhibition Grandly Opens on May 31

On the morning of May 31, the 2019 Nanjing International Vacation, Leisure & RV Exhibition (CMT China) grandly opened at the Nanjing International Expo Center. Mr. Zhan Gengqing, Inspector of the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Wu Xiuliang, Deputy Secretary-General of the Nanjing Municipal People's Government, Ms. Xia Jun, Deputy Director of the Nanjing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Liu Hanqi, Secretary-General of the Camping & RV Branch of the China Tourism Vehicles & Ships Association, Mr. Yige, Global Tourism & RV Brand Director of Messe Stuttgart GmbH, and Mr. Song Hansi, Executive Director of Nanjing Stuttgart Joint Exhibition Co., Ltd., jointly cut the ribbon to officially launch the 2019 Nanjing International Vacation, Leisure & RV Exhibition.

This is the first international travel exhibition in Nanjing following the city’s latest round of institutional reforms, with the integration of culture and tourism being the biggest highlight. The exhibition is themed “Integration of Culture and Tourism, Better Life.” This edition attracted exhibitors from 31 countries and regions including Iran, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Argentina, Tunisia, Jeju Island, the European Tourism Alliance, and Taiwan (China), while domestic participants covered Hainan, Jinan, Guangzhou, Changchun, Ningbo, three cities supported by Nanjing (Xining, Anshan, Shangluo), as well as various sister cities within Jiangsu Province.

Iran participated for the first time, bringing visitors a distinctive cultural and experiential journey: a series of activities including traditional Iranian music performances and promotions of Iranian tourism resources.

The Hainan exhibition area focused on the theme “Sunny Hainan · Vacation Paradise.” The pavilion integrated a shell-shaped cultural display wall and a sailboat-shaped display screen, allowing every visitor entering the booth to better understand Hainan, learn some Hainanese phrases, and enjoy an interactive atmosphere in the exhibition area.

As the host city—Nanjing—showcased its premium cultural and tourism offerings at this exhibition. The Nanjing exhibition area highlighted the city’s cultural heritage and tourism image through its ten iconic symbols. Institutions such as the Nanjing Museum and the Ming Xiaoling Museum also organized intangible cultural heritage and cultural creative product displays, which could be experienced on-site. As a highlight of this cultural-tourism integration, the Ming Xiaoling Museum made its debut, showcasing Ming Xiaoling-themed creative products and inviting visitors to experience free activities such as rubbing stone inscriptions, botanical printing from the Zhongshan Mountains, and traditional woodblock watermarks.

Several premium rural homestays from Nanjing appeared in the Rural Homestay Theme Exhibition Area, presenting a variety of homestay creative products. On-site, a limited-time special offer package for “10,000-Person Jiangning Rural Tour” at 450 yuan and specialty agricultural products were hot sellers during the exhibition period.

Hall 5, the RV & Camping Area, has always been a major highlight of the exhibition, attracting large crowds every year. The 2019 show gathered over 50 RV and accessory brands as well as camping companies. For all you RV and camping enthusiasts, come this weekend to check out and shop for vehicles—from entry-level mass-market models to business-preferred options and high-end luxury international models, there’s something for everyone.

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At the “2019 Diversification of Campsite Projects and RV Travel Rental Seminar,” the Self-Drive, Camping & RV Branch of the China Tourism Vehicles & Ships Association and the organizers jointly invited industry leaders to explore ideas for the development of campsite projects and RV rental operations, contributing insights for further industry growth.

Thirteen well-known travel agencies in Nanjing will appear together in the Travel Agency Hot Deals Exhibition Area, bringing a huge selection of discounted travel products. For three days only, thousands of travel routes will enjoy exclusive exhibition discounts. Place an order of over 300 yuan on-site to join the lucky draw with a 100% winning rate—grand prizes include gold bars and Club Med vacation packages await you.

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The exhibition coincides with Children’s Day. Interactive family activities will be colorful throughout the three-day event, such as the newly launched study-travel parent-child classroom, offering rich interactive courses for families; power-free go-karts and a comprehensive sports camping playground also make their Nanjing debut, giving audiences the chance to try activities like combat archery and mini-golf.

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The exhibition will continue for the next two weekend days (June 1–2). Visitors can pick up a Visitor Guide at the entrance, which includes exhibition area introductions, stage events, and especially discounted offers from exhibitors, recommended blockbuster travel routes from travel agencies, RV and outdoor product promotions, as well as airfare and hotel deals—perfect for both sightseeing and shopping. Admission to the exhibition is free; simply complete a quick online registration to get your ticket and enter the lucky draw. Keep an eye on the daily stage draw sessions, where lucky winners will be announced every day with abundant prizes. Bring your family along this weekend and check out the exhibition.