Date: 22-MAY-09 to 24-MAY-09
Venue: Qingdao International Convention & Exhibition Center

QITE has been successfully held 4 editions. QITE has attracted 932 exhibitors and 152975 visitors from 31 countries.
　　In 2008, the number of oversea tourists to Qingdao has reached 1 million while domestic 30 million. And the total tourism revenue has surpassed 40 billion.
　　There are 98 international travel agencies in shandong province, and 22 of them station in Qingdao. There are 1566 domestic travel agencies, nearly 400 of which are in Qingdao. Among the top 100 China international travel agencies, Qingdao has 3. Qingdao has 6 of top 10 international travel agencies in Shandong.
　　The population of Qingdao has risen to 8 million by 2008. According to survey, more than half of the population pays for travel every year and the average payment for travel is RMB 6309 yuan.

Event Profile

Qingdao International Tourism Expo (QITE) is set to provide much excitement to the tourism scene in Qingdao, boosting the development of the tourism industry in Qingdao. Qingdao is known as a significant economic hub and port city focused on port, manufacturing, ocean research and development and tourism activities and the only other Chinese city to host the 2008 Olympics water sports.

Visitor's Profile

A committed Visitorship of-Travel Trade Members, Corporate and Business Travel Decision Makers, Leisure and Holiday Travellers (FIT & Groups)

Exhibitor's Profile

Travel Agencies, Travel Agents, Telecom Industry, National / Regional, Tourist Organisations, State Government Tourism Departments, Tour Operators, Travel Agents, Hotels, Resorts, Adventure Tourism, Airlines, Car Rentals, Railways, Coach Operators, Cruise Lines, Maps, Guides, Travel, Accessories & Equipment for Camping, Biking, Trekking, Photography etc.

You will benefit from attending QITE

★ Showcase your company’s product and service to the business buyers.

★Get information and make cooperation with local and international travel industries.

★Attending excellent and comprehensive seminars to learn and share the latest and hottest issues in travel industry.

★The exclusive Pre-Scheduled Appointments (PSA) Programme essentially facilitates business matchmaking between buyers and exhibitors prior to the event itself. Pre-schedule one-on-one meetings with potential partners to help meet your business objectives.

★Get exposure via the official media and hosted reporters from more than 50 main medias and covering 20 countries and regions.

★ Direct promote and advertise to more than 100000 public visitors, cooperate with Qingdao International Beer festival and attract the attention of 3 millions visitors!

Geographic Location and Natural Environment

Qingdao is located at the southern tip of the Shandong Peninsula (35'35' ~ 37'09'N, 119'30'~ 121'00'E). It is characterized by a unique blend of sea and mountains and a pleasant climate. Qingdao has a total coastline (including its islands) of 870 kilometers, 730 kilometers of which are continental coastline, accounting for one fourth of the total length in Shandong Province. There are numerous capes and coves along the zigzag coastline.
　　
Qingdao has seven urban districts and five county-level cities under its jurisdiction with a total area of 10,654 square kilometers and a population of 7,311,200. The urban area measures 1,102 square kilometers and urban residents total 2,584,000.
　　
Qingdao lies in the North Temperate Zone and has the typical temperate monsoon climate. Under the direct influence of the southeastern monsoon and the sea currents and tides, the city proper features marked marine climate ? humid air, mild temperature and clear-cut seasons. In spring, the weather becomes warmer slowly, usually one month later than the inland areas. It is humid and rainy in summer, but is free from fiercely hot days, while cool and dry in autumn. Winter here is long and usually windy but not unbearably cold.

Organizer

Qingdao International Exhibition & Trade Co. Limited
Qingfdao International Convention Center,
Qingdao, China.
Tel: +(86)-(532)-82995718/88977127
Fax: +(86)-(532)-88890890/82995580