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The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has officially selected the China Visitors Summit (CVS) to be held in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain on 28–29 August 2025. This landmark event will bring together 150 elite Chinese travel industry buyers, making it the largest B2B gathering of Chinese outbound travel professionals ever hosted outside of China. The CVS Abu Dhabi is a highly curated, by-invitation-only event. The attending Chinese buyers are carefully vetted and confirmed to be actively doing business with the UAE—specifically with travel products and services in the Abu Dhabi Emirate. Delegates include senior executives from: • Travel agencies and tour operators • Luxury agents, wholesalers and bespoke travel designers • MICE managers and corporate travel planners • OTAs and niche specialists in adventure, culture, culinary, wellness, and more Over the course of the two-day, face-to-face workshop, participating Abu Dhabi travel suppliers—including hotels, DMCs, attractions, museums, shopping malls, and transportation companies—will engage in pre-scheduled B2B appointments. Each supplier will have the ability to personally select the Chinese buyers most relevant to their product, whether focused on leisure groups, luxury FITs, or MICE and corporate segments. In addition to the business meetings, the CVS program includes local experience days in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, designed to give the Chinese delegates firsthand exposure to the products they may sell. These include hotel site inspections, cultural experiences, F&B showcases, and interactive destination briefings, allowing buyers to become more effective ambassadors for Abu Dhabi upon returning to China. This 2025 edition of CVS Abu Dhabi marks a return to the summit’s roots. Originally launched in Abu Dhabi in 2013, CVS has since expanded globally. With its initial …

The China Visitors Summit (CVS) with TravTalkME as media partner, scheduled for September 5-6 in Dubai, is set to provide a pivotal platform for hotel properties across the UAE. This unique event will welcome over 120 Chinese travel agents, tour operators, MICE managers, corporate travel planners, wholesalers, luxury agents, and media representatives. This year, the summit has expanded its program to include an extensive schedule of hotel site inspections. These sessions are designed to give Chinese buyers a comprehensive, firsthand look at the participating hotel properties’ amenities and services. Groups of buyers, typically ranging from 20 to 25 individuals per session, will have the exclusive opportunity to be hosted by hotels, offering them an in-depth onsite experience. Since its inception in 2008, CVS has successfully attracted highly qualified Chinese travel buyers from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. These paying delegates actively seek to establish connections with local travel suppliers including hotels, attractions, museums, shopping centers, and other destinations. Unlike traditional conferences and exhibitions, CVS facilitates direct, experiential interactions between travel buyers and suppliers at the actual hotel properties. This immersive approach is unparalleled in its effectiveness for showcasing hotel offerings directly to decision-makers in the travel industry. There is no better way to market and promote your hotel property than to demonstrate its value firsthand to this select group of influential buyers.

The China Visitors Summit (CVS) is thrilled to announce TRAVTALK as a valued media partner for our upcoming CVS Middle East event in Dubai, September 5-6 and Doha September 9-10, 2024. Alexander Glos, CEO of China i2i Group and producer of CVS, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Since CVS’s inception in 2008, we’ve collaborated with various media partners to enhance the summit’s reach and value for travel suppliers. By partnering with a diverse array of media outlets, CVS provides a unique platform for travel suppliers to amplify their messaging and connect with a broader audience, fostering new business development opportunities.” TRAVTALK, a pioneering English B2B travel trade media company in the UAE for over two decades, offers a comprehensive suite of services, including the monthly printed magazine TravTalkME, the daily news website www.tourismbreakingnews.ae, and the innovative online news capsule www.traveltvmiddleeast.news. Audience and Coverage: TRAVTALK’s audience comprises industry decision-makers such as company owners, CEOs, directors, and senior management across the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors. Their B2B print and electronic formats reach audiences throughout the UAE, GCC, and the wider Middle East region, including travel agents, tour operators, hospitality establishments, airlines, and more. Daily Updates and Partnerships: In addition to their comprehensive coverage, TRAVTALK provides daily updates via WhatsApp, delivering four key breaking news items from Monday to Friday. They have established media partnerships with prestigious industry events such as ATM, WTM, Riyadh Travel Fair, and ITB Berlin, among others.

The CVS, China Visitors Summit with TravTalkME as media partner, slated for Dubai on September 5-6 and Doha on September 9-10. They announced its expanded itinerary, offering extra events and site inspections for Chinese buyers. This unique opportunity allows buyers to explore neighboring countries in the region, including Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Maldives, and beyond. As the sole regional event exclusively dedicated to Chinese inbound tourism business development, the CVS stands out with flagship events in Dubai and Doha. Over two days of face-to-face meetings, travel suppliers from across the region have the chance to select and schedule 54 pre-confirmed meetings with Chinese buyers of their choice in each city. Hosting Chinese buyers in the cities and across the region presents an unparalleled chance for suppliers to showcase hotel properties, attractions, museums, and local experiences directly to these highly qualified individuals. Industry suppliers can opt to host subsections and segments of Chinese buyers for breakfast meetings, luncheons, afternoon teas, and site inspections, enriching their experience with tailored experiences. In September, the Middle East CVS will welcome 140 Chinese buyers, including mainland Chinese, Taiwanese, and Hong Kong travel agents, tour operators, wholesalers, luxury agencies, online travel agents, corporate travel planners, business travel agencies, and specialty tour operators focusing on unique experiences and specialty tourism. Every Chinese buyer undergoes meticulous vetting and qualification based on their business in the region, with each delegate identified for their role in product procurement and development within their company. With each Chinese buyer investing approximately $2000 per person and committing to over 10 days in the region, hosting them during CVS promises significant business opportunities. For more information on hosting Chinese buyers during the upcoming CVS and becoming a …