China Visitors Summit Concludes Successfully in Doha and Dubai, Marking a Strong Recovery of the Tourism Market
After an unprecedented difficult period for the global tourism industry, the China Visitors Summit (CVS), hosted by China i2i Group, was successfully held in Doha (August 28-29) and Dubai (August 31-September 1). The event attracted a hundred elite tourism professionals from Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. As the first offline B2B event of this scale since the pandemic, it highlighted the recovery of the tourism market and symbolized the industry's resilience and regenerative power.
On-site One-on-One Business Meetings
The summit attracted 151 tourism suppliers from 17 Gulf and Middle Eastern countries, as well as Europe and Africa, covering hotels, ground operators, attractions, airlines, tourism boards, and cultural exchange centers. It successfully facilitated over 8,100 one-on-one business meetings, building valuable cooperation bridges between Chinese travel buyers and tourism suppliers.
Group Photo at Doha Summit
The CVS Doha event was sponsored by Qatar Tourism, with strong support from Marriott International, Qatar Airways, W Doha, Radisson Blu Hotel Doha, and InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa.
CVS Welcome Lunch at Radisson Blu Hotel Doha
Berthold Trenkel, Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Tourism, said: "We are honored to partner with i2i Group and sponsor the China Visitors Summit. This event provided an unparalleled opportunity for Qatar's tourism industry to connect with high-quality buyers from China. As a groundbreaking event, it showcased Qatar's unique tourism products for the Chinese market, fostering meaningful partnerships and driving continued growth in our tourism sector."
Berthold Trenkel, Chief Operating Officer of Qatar Tourism
The CVS Dubai event received strong support from Palazzo Versace Dubai, Marriott International, Accor, Rixos Hotels, Rotana, Lapita Hotel, and Fun & Sun (Dubai professional ground handler).
Group Photo at Dubai Summit
Alexander Glos, CEO of China i2i Group, said that the successful holding and enthusiastic response of CVS represented a gradual recovery of the tourism industry. It was not just a meeting, but a new milestone in cooperation between Gulf countries and the Chinese tourism industry, marking a solid step toward recovery.
CVS Opening Dinner at Palazzo Versace Dubai
As a perfect conclusion to this industry event, the China Visitors Summit also revealed a clear trend: the tourism industry is emerging from difficulties with unprecedented vitality and resilience. We firmly believe that tourism will once again become an important bridge connecting cultures, economies, and people. We look forward to working with industry partners to create a bright future for tourism.
CVS Dinner at Rixos Premium Dubai
CVS Farewell Dinner at Arjaan by Rotana Dubai Media City
Welcome Reception at Lapita Dubai Parks and Resorts
China Visitors Summit
Since 2008, the China Visitors Summit (CVS) has been dedicated to providing a unique meeting platform for Chinese travel buyers to directly connect with international tourism suppliers, thereby efficiently expanding business relationships. During the week-long event, CVS offers buyers a rich and diverse itinerary, including destination visits, hotel inspections, MICE resource inspections, local tourism experiences, culinary experiences, and shopping experiences.
China i2i Group
Since 1999, with the concept of providing a perfect communication platform for buyers and suppliers, i2i Group has offered comprehensive one-stop marketing services to over 300 clients worldwide through marketing, PR events, print/electronic media, exhibitions, conferences, research, and consulting.
