March brings renewal to all things. Organized by the RV Committee of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, 21st Century RV, and RV World, and hosted by Beijing Campers RV Exhibition Co., Ltd., the 16th China (Beijing) International RV & Camping Exhibition and the 2018 China (Beijing) International Outdoor Camping Exhibition grandly opened on March 22 at RV World · Beijing RV Expo Center. The atmosphere was lively and vibrant everywhere, and the exhibition will run until March 25.
This exhibition has achieved new breakthroughs while building on previous successes. With a massive outdoor exhibition area of 100,000 square meters, the scale is impressive. Over 100 of China’s most important RV manufacturers, converters, and dealers are all in attendance; more than 130 well-known RV parts suppliers; 30 of the most attractive domestic and international outdoor camping equipment suppliers; over 400 RV and camping brand products on display; more than 80 mainstream Chinese media and self-media outlets; and 2,000 RV family enthusiasts attending. The expected number of visitors to this exhibition exceeds 90,000.
This exhibition has also received high attention and interest from government authorities and industry association leaders. Leaders from the RV Committee of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, the Self-Driving Travel & Camping RV Branch of the China Tourism Vehicle & Ship Association, the Automotive Camping Branch of the Federation of Automobile Sports of China, the Automotive Industry Branch of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, the Beijing RV Camping Self-Driving Tourism Association, the China RV Camping Alliance, the China Branded RV Alliance, the China Branded Campsite Alliance, Fangjian Group, the Tourism College of Beijing Union University, and other supporting organizations attended the opening ceremony.
According to statistics, China’s total tourism revenue was 1.57 trillion RMB in 2010, reaching a scale of 5.3 trillion RMB in 2017. In 2016, the size of China’s online travel market exceeded 600 billion RMB. China has entered the era of mass tourism.
Against the backdrop of the mass tourism era and with strong government support, it is foreseeable that domestic RV sales will continue to grow in 2018. Driven by the strong demand in the market, domestic RV manufacturers have rapidly expanded. In 2017, the number of manufacturers with models announced by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology was 117, with 414 models announced. This is nearly 1.6 times the number of models announced in 2016, an increase of 58%; the 2015–2017 summary of RV product information published by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology includes 36 batches, 170 companies, 163 brands, and 904 new vehicle models, including 799 self-propelled RVs and 105 towable RVs.
2017The year marked a period of rapid development for China’s RV industry, with the sector exhibiting a state of “a hundred flowers blooming and a hundred schools of thought contending.” The total annual production and sales volume of domestic companies reached 37,800 units, including 20,800 domestic RVs sold, an 11.8% year-on-year increase compared to the 18,600 units sold in 2016. Annual RV exports reached 17,000 units. In terms of RV ownership, by the end of 2017, the national RV ownership totaled 69,400 units, compared to 48,600 units in 2016, representing a 42.8% year-on-year increase—an impressive growth trend for China’s RV industry.
Since 2011, over 5,000 RV and camping industry enterprises have registered with the Administration for Industry and Commerce, with 1,418 newly added in 2017 alone. By 2017, China had surpassed 800 self-driving RV campsites, with over 3,700 rental RVs and more than 500 rental companies or clubs nationwide. The year 2018 will be the best opportunity for the development of China’s RV and camping industry, which is also poised to become the most promising sector in China’s tourism industry.
Mr. Wang Xudong, Secretary-General of the RV Family, presided over the departure ceremony of the 2018 RV Family Eurasia Journey & Hundred RVs Self-Drive Russia Trip
Mr. Yu Jishun, Deputy District Chief of Fangshan District People’s Government of Beijing, announced the official launch of the event
Fully preparing for the development boom, dedicated to creating a premium platform for industry exchange
For 15 years, the China (Beijing) RV & Camping Exhibition has been committed to serving domestic and international RV and outdoor camping enterprises, earning trust and praise from within and beyond the industry. The 16th China (Beijing) International RV & Camping Exhibition and the 2018 China (Beijing) International Outdoor Camping Exhibition have once again partnered with over 400 brands from around the world to create a dazzling spring RV and camping feast in Asia. The number of exhibitors at this exhibition increased by 22% year-on-year, and the exhibition area grew by 30%, with significant increases in the types of RV parts and outdoor camping exhibits and the number of exhibitors. Among the many exhibitors, complete RV exhibitors such as Yutong Kailunbinwei, Zhongyi, Lanzhong, SAIC MAXUS, Brilliance, JMC, Yate, Zhongtian, Torrest, Jinghang, Jinhang, Ruilaikesi, Longcui, Shunlv, Disheng, Junqi, Aiwai, Langchen, Nuoyou, German Hymer, German Knaus, American Jack, American Forest River, American Keystone, French Carlisle, French Pilote, British Coachman, and nearly 400 other domestic and international RV brands were all present, showcasing high-quality RV products to consumers. In addition, globally renowned RV parts manufacturers such as Dometic, Thetford, Truma, Bigfoot, Yamaha, and German Röchling Composites, as well as Filippi, lent their strong support. Over 130 domestic RV parts companies, including Ningbo Guangrun, Foshan Jinxiong, Meigute, Bafangruijie, and Solar Power Supply Experts, also exhibited together. Moreover, over 30 campsite equipment companies such as Shengdong Wooden Houses, Kuanhe Ema, Yuantai Wooden Houses, Orion, Saierte, Mushan, Feiyuezhe, and Mu Jian created real-life campsite scenes at the exhibition, stunning attendees.
In response to the rapidly developing Chinese RV and camping industry, the exhibition organizers, in collaboration with industry associations, manufacturers, and experts from various fields, carefully curated nearly 30 exciting industry events, including the 2017 China RV & Camping Industry Top Ten Brands Awards, the 2018 China International RV Industry Development Forum, the 2018 China RV Tourism Rental and Operation Model Seminar, the China International RV Chassis Technology Seminar, a lecture by Wang Xudong on "How to Buy an RV That Suits You," specialized sessions on "The Use, Maintenance, and Driving Techniques of Domestic and Imported RVs," a thematic sharing session on "How to Plan a Perfect RV Trip," and the "Jinghang-21RV RV Family Thank-You Dinner." These two exhibitions strive to create a professional, authoritative, and engaging annual flagship RV and camping event in China.
Many hands make light work—hundreds of media outlets join forces to celebrate the success of the exhibition
As a vital link, media plays an important role in promoting brands. To further enhance the brand impact of the exhibition, the organizers have partnered with over 80 outstanding domestic and international media outlets, including well-known Chinese media such as Tencent Auto, 58 Auto, Pacific Auto, CheXun.com, Lvye.net, Xinhua.net, CNR Auto, China Economic Net, People’s Daily Online, CCTV News, China Daily, BTV Public Channel "Traffic Light," BTV Life Channel "I Love My Car," Travel Channel, iQiyi, Youku Auto, and over 30 highly influential domestic auto-related self-media, as well as Germany’s MOTORHOMECHINA, all of which will report on the exhibition in real time.
In this season of warming spring winds and renewed life, let everyone who cares about the RV and camping industry witness the new chapter of the 16th China (Beijing) International RV & Camping Exhibition and the 2018 China (Beijing) International Outdoor Camping Exhibition. As the barometer and weathervane of China’s RV and camping industry development, we will work together with manufacturers and RV family enthusiasts to create a happy and harmonious RV and camping lifestyle. We hope all exhibitors, RV family members, campsite buyers, and buyers and observers from around the world can gain fruitful results at the exhibition.