A WEBINAR ON CHINA'S OUTBOUND TRAVEL MARKET TO THE
U.S.
Presented by the U.S. Department of Commerce in cooperation
with the National Tour Association and U.S. Travel
Association.
This program took place on February 18, 2009
View a recording of the program, download speaker powerpoints, and receive a transcript. Register below (Fee: $35), or contact Tony.Michalski@mail.doc.gov for information (909-466-4137).
This is the second in a series of programs featuring market opportunities for the U.S. travel industry. Find information on the May 2008 webinar here.
Overview
- Over 500,000 PRC Residents (mainland China and Hong Kong) visited the US during 2007 making the United States the top destination for Chinese travelers outside of Asia.
- China is expected to contribute a projected 100 million international travelers to the international tourism market by 2020.
- Great progress has been made in visa and tourism policy over the past few years greatly decreasing visa issues and security obstacles for travel.
- In the next decade, Chinese travel expenditure is expected to be the second-fastest growing in the world at close to twice the global average.
Read a China Market Tourism Brief.
Topics & Presenters
Market Overview: market briefing, visitor statistics,
traveler preferences, booking methods, cultural
concerns/differences
- Kevin Chambers, Commercial Officer,
US Commercial
Service, US Consulate, Shanghai
Market Entry & China Traveler Preferences: best
practices on working with Chinese travel industry, building
exposure/awareness in the market, timelines for travel promotion,
and more from a leading China-US tour operator.
- Sherrie Sheng, Gullivers Travel Associates, North America
China Program Update: discussing the MOU between the U.S.
and China as well as the status of China outbound
leisure/National Tour Association Inbound Program.
- Isabel Hill, Deputy Director, Office of Travel
and Tourism Industries, US Department of
Commerce
- Matt Grayson, Director of Industry & Government
Relations, National Tour Association
Visa Update: Update on Visa situation for Chinese
travelers
- Consular Visa Officer, American Consulate General,
Shanghai
Q&A Session
Registration & Information
Register Now ($35): Click Here
Upon payment you will receive an email notification with access
information.
If you have questions, please contact either Tony Michalski at 909-466-4137 or tony.michalski@mail.doc.gov or Kellie Holloway at 503.326.3002, kellie.holloway@mail.doc.gov .
Learn more about the US Pavilion at World Travel Fair, Shanghai, April 9-11, 2009. Or contact Lynn Jiao, U.S. Commercial Service, Shanghai Office, tel: (86-21) 6279-7630 x6244; or Lynn.Jiao@mail.doc.gov .
Supporting Organizations
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