Shanghai, June 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Organized by Shanghai Sinyan Media,China Travel Innovation International Summit2015 (China Travel 2015)was successfully held from June 9 to 10, 2015, at the Marriott Hotel Qianjiang New Town in Hangzhou. Approximately 200 senior industry leaders attended this summit.
The summit focused on tourism innovation in the mobile internet era, featuring three main themes: "New Trends and Transformations in Tourism Industry Development," "Tourism Innovation and Experience in the Internet Era," and "Destination Tourism Marketing and Innovation." It invited leaders from renowned companies both in China and abroad — including the Shanghai Tourism Trade Association, Ctrip, Alitrip, Lvmama, OCT Group, Sumitomo Forestry Hotel Group, Lvjing Technology, KAYAK, Priceline, Travel Holdings, HRS, Facebook, Booking.com, TripAdvisor, Egencia — to engage in in-depth discussions and sharing. These sessions covered topics such as China's tourism innovation and smart marketing strategies in the internet age, third-party services for inbound and outbound tourism, and digital development and marketing of tourism destinations, offering diverse perspectives on emerging trends, transformations, and opportunities in the global tourism industry.
Additionally, the summit received strong support from nearly 20 leading industry sponsors, including well-known companies such as Cartrawler, Deerjet Air Ambulance, Club Med, ERV Assistance, Allianz Worldwide Assistance, Retalcars.com, Europ Assistance, Assist Card, Starr Companies, eHi Car Services, Facebook, Baizha Car Rental, Haiwan.com, UUSOO Mobile, WorldSIM, Huiyuantong, Yuanmeng Health, Tangsong China, and Songcheng Group. This made it yet another major event connecting China’s and overseas tourism markets in 2015.。
The atmosphere at the summit venue was lively and dynamic, filled with constant exchanges. At times, industry experiences were shared; at other times, innovative concepts were introduced. There were passionate discussions as well as rounds of applause. Domestic and international guests gathered together to discuss the future of China’s tourism development. Attendees unanimously agreed that the summit was a resounding success, providing a high-level business platform for information exchange and collaboration between domestic and international industry players, and helping to drive the healthy and rapid development of the tourism industry.
Highlights from the conference:
Chen Xueyu, Secretary-General of the Shanghai Tourism Trade Association
Destination Tourism Panel Discussion
-- Organizing Committee of the China Travel Innovation International Summit