On August 9, 2012, the 5th Beijing International RV & Camping Exhibition and the 3rd China RV & Camping Conference grandly kicked off at the Beijing RV Expo Center.
Attending the opening ceremony and visiting some of the enterprise exhibits to learn about the new conditions and trends in the RV industry were leaders and heads of relevant industry associations, including Li Chunwei, Director of the Development Department of the Automobile & Motorcycle Management Center of the General Administration of Sport of China and Deputy Secretary-General of the Federation of Automobile Sports of China; Liu Hanqi, Deputy Secretary-General of the China Tourism Vehicle & Ship Association; Li Gengyu, Party Group Secretary of the Fangshan District Tourism Commission; Jin Yongnan, Deputy Director of the Fangshan District Sports Bureau; Qi Wendong, Secretary of the Party Committee of Changyang Town; Li Jun, Deputy Director of the Changyang Central Leisure Shopping Area (Changyang Core Area) Management Committee, Mayor of Changyang Town; Li Pengcheng, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Changyang Town, Fangshan District; Ren Jingquan, Discipline Inspection Commission Secretary of Changyang Town, Fangshan District; Ma Wanming, Executive Deputy General Manager of Fangshan Construction Group, and other leaders and heads of related industry associations.
At the opening ceremony, Li Jun and Wang Xudong delivered speeches respectively, and Li Chunwei announced the commencement of the conference.
With this, the opening ceremony came to a successful conclusion, and the grand exhibition officially began. The leaders then visited the exhibition and camping areas accompanied by staff.
Li Chunwei (fifth from left) visits the camping area accompanied by Wang Xudong (third from right)
Wang Jidong (third from left) explains the camping area situation to Qi Wendong (fourth from right)
Centered around RV travel and camping—two emerging forms of tourism—this exhibition adopted “Leading a Fashionable Lifestyle” as its theme. It served as a grand gathering for the RV & camping industry, bringing together RV enthusiasts, RV fans, camping lovers for interaction and entertainment, and RV manufacturers, dealers, camping supply companies, campgrounds, scenic spots, and attractions for display, discussion, and collaboration. Its goals were to strengthen public understanding of RVs and outdoor-related concepts, raise social awareness and influence of the RV camping and outdoor industries, promote exchanges and cooperation within the industry, and drive the rapid and steady development of China’s RV camping sector.
The 5th Beijing International RV & Camping Exhibition and the 3rd China RV & Camping Conference were hosted by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Tourism Development, the People’s Government of Fangshan District, Beijing, and the China RV & Camping Alliance; organized by the Beijing Fangshan Changyang CSD Management Committee, the Beijing Fangshan District Tourism Bureau, and the Beijing RV Expo Center; and co-organized by the Beijing Fangshan Construction Group, the World RV & Camping Association, the RV Industry Association of the United States, the European RV Industry Association, the Japan RV Industry Association, the Australia RV Association, and the South Africa RV Association.
Nearly 400 RV models from numerous well-known Chinese and international RV enterprises were on display, along with participation from nearly 500 media outlets across the country, providing a great platform for camping enthusiasts nationwide to buy or choose RVs and select their preferred camping style.
Wang Jidong (first from left), Li Jun (second from left), Li Chunwei (third from left), Qi Wendong (third from right), Li Pengcheng (second from right), Wang Xudong (first from right)
The four-day exhibition, themed “Leading RV Fashion,” divided the venue into three main areas: the RV Camping Area, the RV Display Area, and the RV Leisure Area. The RV Camping Area invited RV self-drive travel enthusiasts from across the country; the RV Display Area showcased renowned RV enterprises such as Zhongtian, Zhongyi, Great Wall, and Junqi; while the RV Leisure Area featured participants like Dometic RV Supplies, MobiGarden Outdoor, Sanfo Outdoor, Wooden House BBQ, and the Shooting & Cycling Club.
Over the next four days, a variety of activities will take place daily, including the China RV Camping Tourism Development Forum, the China RV DIY Exchange Seminar, the Colorful Night of the China RV Camping Conference, and the Indel B China RV Camping Conference Gala Dinner. In addition, to encourage broader participation, the organizing committee, in collaboration with Butianshan Tents, will hold the Butianshan Leisure Fishing Competition and present awards such as China RV Master and RV Tourism Ambassador.
From the exhibition, it was evident that participating businesses had launched their latest and upgraded RV models, striving to gain an edge in the rapidly evolving market. While ensuring safety, they catered to consumers with different needs and spending psychologies. Seizing the opportunity of the booming tourism industry and leveraging national development policies and industrial advantages, this exhibition aimed to integrate domestic RV camping industry resources, engage with the global RV sector, and build an international, professional, and forward-looking RV camping industry exchange platform. It sought to provide comprehensive services for the innovative development of the RV camping industry in Beijing and beyond, driving the stable and rapid advancement of the RV camping and related modern service sectors.