Date: 22-APR-09 to 24-APR-09
Venue: China World Trade Center(CWTC), Beijing

The phenomenal development of the China outbound market was echoed in the tremendous success of the last edition of COTTM which saw its number of visitors double. As the only business to business outbound travel and tourism exhibition in China, COTTM receives increasing attention each year from the Chinese travel and tourism trade. Tour operators, travel agents and many other travel related companies have selected COTTM as the show to source products and services for Chinese people travelling abroad.

COTTM 2009 will celebrate its 5th year and it is certainly an exciting place for international private sector companies and tourism boards alike to do business, whether already working with China or only exploring the potential of the world's fastest growing market.

Event Profile

China Outbound Travel & Tourism Market (COTTM 2009) is the only dedicated business-to-business outbound travel event in China. The show creates an annual platform where global and local industry professionals meet, discuss and contract the upcoming seasons.

Highlights

Besides having a well renowned exhibition, COTTM also has a strong focus on education. Key tourism experts complete the high profile panel of speakers present at COTTM, offering practical knowledge, experience and critical information for outbound travel.

Visitor's Profile

Professional involved in Booking business travel, Planing & organising meetings, Managing the business travel budget, Setting the business travel budget & policy, Managing business travel policy compliance, Managing the company budgets/expenses generally.

Exhibitor's Profile

Exhibitors include Inbound Tour Operators, Government Officials, Ministry of Tourism / National Tourist Boards, Travel Agencies, Hotel / Motel Chains, Airlines, Car rental companies / Coach operators, Cruise lines / Cruise organisers, International Adventure Travel, Package Tours / Holidays, Business and Incentive Travel, Foreign Language Schools, Travel and Tourism data processing, Travel Press, Travel Insurance, Timeshare properties and Real Estate.

Latest COTTM news!

At the recently held COTTM press day attended by the important local Chinese media, COTTM signed partnerships with some of the top Chinese outbound tour operators, Beijing Jiedajiaji International Travel Service, Hua Yuan International Travel, Air China Travel Service, Beijing UTS International Travel Service Co and Shanghai Airlines Tours International. Please click here for further information

COTTM is proud to add on it's list of supporters two key travel and tourism industry associations: NTA the National Travel Association, and ETOA the European Tour Operators Association.

COTTM will introduce in 2009 a designated area for the Schenghen countries. A visa issued by a Schengen country permits free travel within the Schengen area. This territory currently covers 30 European countries making it a lot easier for Chinese people to travel.

COTTM

At COTTM you will have the best possible promotional platform to access the burgeoning Chinese outbound travel and tourism market.

COTTM is about Chinese outbound travel COTTM is the only B2B event in China entirely dedicated to the China outbound travel and tourism sector.

COTTM is about business. We only invite Chinese outbound travel and tourism professionals to visit the show which creates the perfect environment to conduct business talks. The show is not open to consumers.

COTTM is about meeting the key Chinese buyers. 3,000 trade visitors including 400 Chinese hosted buyers from all over China attended the show in 2008. What’s more, our detailed registration process for all visitors ensures that we keep the quality of our audience relevant and high. We anticipate that 4,000 visitors will attend COTTM 2009.

COTTM is about effective planning. COTTM’s buyer driven appointment system ensures that your three days at the show are well planned.

COTTM is about quality service. The COTTM multilingual team is always available to help you plan your participation. The venue where the show takes place offers world class facilities and we work with the best contractors to ensure you receive the quality service you would expect at a prestigious international event like COTTM.

COTTM is about learning. A comprehensive learning programme which includes workshops, conferences and seminars ensures that everyone at the show learns about the latest trends and opportunities offered by the Chinese outbound travel sector.

COTTM is about networking. The COTTM exhibitor and hosted buyers complimentary cocktail reception is an exclusive evening offering you meaningful networking opportunities.

Why Beijing?

Beijing is a natural host city for an exhibition like COTTM. With a population of over seventeen million and a GDP per capita amongst the highest in China, Beijing is one of the major outbound markets for travel and tourism in China.
It is the country’s political and cultural centre and as a result enjoys a high volume of citizens travelling abroad whether it is for official, business or leisure trips.
Travelling offshore is even easier today as the 2008 Olympic city now has the biggest airport in the world. Beijing is also the main hub for Air China, the country’s first airline.
What’s more, the head offices of some of the largest Chinese outbound tour operators – including CITS (China’s largest outbound operator), CTS, CYTS (one of the few operators dealing with MICE business), China Comfort, China Peace International, Beijing UTS, BTG International (also equipped to deal with the MICE sector), China Comfort and many more- are in Beijing.

Why exhibit?

COTTM 2009 is the only business to business outbound travel and tourism exhibition in China*

If you are already working with China or exploring the potential the world’s fastest growing market has for you, COTTM 2009 will ensure that, in three days, you meet the key decision makers in this market.

300 international tourism boards and private sector companies from over 60 countries will exhibit at COTTM 2009.

Why exhibit at COTTM

• To showcase your country or products at the only business to business outbound travel and tourism exhibition in China
• To meet and do business with 4,000 selected Chinese outbound travel buyers in just three days
• To get immediate feedback on how your product range will perform in the Chinese outbound market
• To gain critical knowledge on the Chinese travellers' preferences and requirements
• To contract for the next travel season

Organizer

Tarsus Group Plc
4th Floor, Metro Building, 1 Butterwick, Hammersmith,
London, United Kingdom.
Tel: +(44)-(20)-88462700
Fax: +(44)-(20)-88462801