The 8th CITM 2006 organised by China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) jointly with Shanghai Municipal Authority and China Civil Aviation Authority was held on 16th – 19th November in Shanghai New International Exhibition Center. China Business Network and its unique World Travel Online (www.lvyou168.cn) project, invited by organization committee as exhibitioner and supportive media, attended the big event.

The beautiful stand of China Business Network and World Travel Online	CITM2006 Press Conference on the afternoon of 15th November

CITM is the biggest event in China travel market that is dedicated to delivering new business opportunities for all players in this fast growing travel and tourism industry in China. CITM has been successfully held for 8 years since it was firstly started in 1998 with showcases of the best of China and international destinations, products and services all under one roof. Inheriting its past successes, CITM 2006 has shown new records this year.

Mr. Qiwei SHAO, Chairman of China National Tourism Administration, announced the opening of CITM2006	Mr. Qiwei SHAO and Minister of American Finance Department cut the ribbon for the stand of US

Crowded visitors and buyers on CITM2006	Chinese operator tours gathering on CITM2006

A flexible and effective platform for promotion

CITM2006 brings in local and international exhibitors, including Airlines, Ground Transportation, Cruise Lines, Hotel Groups & Resorts, National/Regional Tourist Offices, Venues and Incentive Houses, Meeting and Conference Planners, Destination Management Companies, Online Travel and Travel Technology Companies etc..

All the exhibitors regard this event as a good chance to introduce their service to both professionals as well as to the Chinese public. Almost 30 travel organizations held press conference or shows in various forms both in the exhibition hall and outside the exhibition center. For example, at Sri Lanka booth, which was organized by Sri Lanka Tourism Board, even Sri Lanka traditional construction was used in design and construction of the pavilion. Audience could also enjoy beauty dancing and Sri Lanka famous black tea.

Srilanka delegation with the Chairman of Srilanka Tourist Board

Zimbabwe Tourism Authority took nature and adventure as the main theme introducing Chinese people the most original and mysterious Africa that attracted lots of enquiry from Chinese tour operator as well as large number of Chinese travelers.

The stand of Zimbabwe Tourism Authority showing African mystery

Colourful stand of VisitBritain.com	Warm greetings from Mexico

Attractive stand of Spain Tourism Board	Splendid stand of Israel Tourism Board

New records for scale won good comments

Compared to the scale of 2005, CITM of this year shows an increase of 25% with 57,500 squares and 2306 booth. It has attracted recorded 4100 exhibitors within which 2255 from China and 1847 from oversees.

High level organization satisfied all the parts

High level organization satisfied all the parts The first two days of CITM especially opened for travel professionals and the last two days which was the weekend were mainly for public. Buyers