With the great support of China Business Network (CBN) and World Travel Online, 2013 South American Roadshow successfully took place in Guangzhou on 28th, Beijing on 30th October and Shanghai on 1st December. It is the third time the major South American countries, including Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay and  Venezuela, to jointly organize the grand events. Ambassadors, consular officials and representatives of tourism boards from the six South American countries accompanied with 26 local incoming providers attended this event which attracted over 230 travel trade professionals and Medias in Guangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai respectively.

 

H.E. Mrs. Rosario Portell, Ambassador of Uruguay to China and Ms. Carmenza Jaramillo, H.E. Ms. Carmenza Jaramillo, ambassador of Columbia to China, as well as the consular officials and commercial counselor from the six South American countries presented themselves on the scene, reflecting that South American tourism attaches importance to China tourism market.

Mr. Jose Rivas from INATUR Venezuela and Ms. Maria Soledad Viera from Tourism Ministry of Uruguay introduced the tourism resources and products of Venezuela and Uruguay in details. Mr. Oscar Felipe Rueda Plata, the official of Proexport Colombia delivered an exciting speech by his fluent mandarin attracting all the audiences’ attention and continuous applause.

The special Q&A activity pushed the event to the climax. The audiences have learned South American tourism carefully through this event. It is proved that the huge potential of South American tourism market is paramount attractive to Chinese.

 

 

Brazilian football, Chilean wine, beautiful brochure of Argentina and fantastic gifts from Colombia, Venezuela and Uruguay brought the South American passion to all Chinese friends. As the host country of 2014 World Cup, Brazil undoubtedly becomes one of the most popular tourism destinations for Chinese visitors, thus the footballs as the gifts of Embratur were very popular with the audiences.