Anhui Tourism Promotion Conference attracts overseas visitors

The Anhui Tourism Promotion Conference, themed “Visit Expo, Travel Anhui”, was held on the 7th floor of Oriental Riverside Hotel on June 25.

The first program was a 15 minute “Tourism Memorable Anhui” video showcasing the life and changes in Anhui.

Mr Wang Sanyun, governor of Anhui province, addressed the conference. He extended a warm welcome to the leading Shanghai groups as well as travel agents and tourism community at home and abroad for their presence. “We work together with foreign tourism businesses to share resources and markets to achieve a win-win outcome,” said Mr Wang.

Hua Jianhui, vice governor of Anhui

Mr Hu Xuefan, director of Anhui Tourism Administration, introduced Anhui’s tourism products. “Although Anhui’s tourism is not as developed and popular as Shanghai, or other coastal or more economically-developed regions, the abundant tourism resources of Anhui is open for those with an eye for appreciation and those keen to explore a province on foot.”

Another two senior tourist experts, Mr Alastair Morrison, CEO of Belle Tourism International, and Mr Matt Hodges, a China Daily foreign journalist, were also invited to share their Anhui travel experience with the audience.

Mr Matt Hodges, a China Daily foreign journalist

With the support of 18 China National Tourism Department overseas offices, 120 travel agencies and overseas tourism communities were invited. The overseas tour agencies came from countries like the US, Canada, Germany, Japan and South Korea.

By Xie Fang and Michele Ong (Chinadaily.com.cn)

Editor: Li Jing