The Beijing International Tourism Expo,
popularly known as BITE, returns to the global stage for its eighth
edition from 17 – 19 June, 2011. It is Asia’s leading annual travel and
tourism event, and is being staged at a new venue – the China
National Convention Centre (CNCC) -- which was used as a
communications centre during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
The previous BITE boasted 82 countries and 25 provinces (with Hong
Kong, Macau and Taiwan) in participation, 796 exhibitors and 214
hosted buyers. With this in mind, BITE 2011 will soar to new heights.
In this highly anticipated BITE 2011, exhibitors can expect high visitorship from industrial players
and trade consumers. With the Beijing Tourism Administration (BTA) as a partner and coorganiser,
there will be considerable state assistance to the industry making business dealings
and networking hassle free!
With this liberalisation, processing of travel documents for tourists and travel agencies will be
streamlined, and other incentives are in the pipeline. In addition, infrastructural improvements
following the 2008 Beijing Olympics, has enhanced the country’s transportation network. China’s
strong economic growth in recent years has also added support to the industry, underpinning
domestic tourism, and creating an exciting environment for foreign visitors.