Hey there! Have you heard the exciting news? 🌟 China is hosting a giant travel fair called ITB China 2025, and it’s showing that tourism is back and bigger than ever! 🎉
From May 27th, over 700 exhibitors from 85 countries are gathering in Shanghai. That’s like having friends from all around the world coming together! 🌍❤️
More countries than ever are joining in. European countries have increased their participation by 35%, and South American countries are up by a whopping 99%! 😮 Even places like Colombia and Mexico City are joining for the first time. Isn’t that cool?
China’s tourism is booming. In 2024, 131.9 million people visited China, which is 61% more than the year before! 🎈 They enjoyed amazing sights, delicious food, and fun festivals like lantern shows and temple fairs. 🏮🎎
Why is this happening? Well, China made it easier for people to visit by offering visa-free entry for some countries and easier shopping rules. Plus, now visitors can use digital payments like Alipay and WeChat Pay, making buying souvenirs a breeze! 💳🛍️
Events like ITB China 2025 help bring people together. They have special programs to match travel buyers and suppliers, so everyone can plan awesome trips for people like you! ✈️🏖️
All of this means more jobs and fun experiences for everyone. When people from different countries visit each other, they learn new things and make new friends. That’s the magic of travel! ✨
So, who knows? Maybe one day you’ll visit China and see the Great Wall 🏯, or maybe you’ll make a friend from China who visits your country. The world is getting closer, and it’s an exciting time to explore! 🌐🚀
Reference(s):
ITB China 2025 signals China's rising global tourism influence
cgtn.com
