A RECORDED WEBINAR ON CHINA'S OUTBOUND TRAVEL MARKET TO THE U.S.

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This program took place on May 22, 2008.

Overview

• The United States is 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.
• A great deal of progress has been made in visa and tourism policy over the past few years to decrease hindering policy 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.

Topics & Presenters

Market Overview: market briefing, visitor statistics, traveler preferences, booking methods, cultural concerns/differences
- Kevin Chambers, Commercial Officer and Lynn Jiao, Commercial Specialist
  US Commercial Service, US Consulate, Shanghai

Market Entry: best practices on working with Chinese travel industry, building exposure/awareness in the market, timelines for travel promotion, and more!
- Charlie Shao, General Manager, Galaxy Tour Inc., Shanghai

China Program Update: discussing the the MOU between the U.S. and China as well as the status of China outbound leisure/National Tour Association Inbound Program.
- Caroline Katzin, Special Councel to the Secretary of Commerce, US-Embassy-Beijing
- Lisa Simon, President, National Tour Association

Visa Update: Update on Visa situation for Chinese travelers
- Mary Jo Long, Consular Officer, US Consulate, Shanghai

Q&A Session: Raise your interests directly with the speakers 

Information 

If you have further questions, please contact either Delia Valdivia at 310-235-7203 or delia.valdivia@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov or Kellie Holloway 503.326.3002, kellie.holloway@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Supporting Organizations

National Travel Association	U.S. Travel Association	U.S. Commercial Service

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