CITM---China International Travel Mart (CITM), the largest travel exhibition in Asia has been successfully held at Shanghai New International Exhibition Center from 20th Nov to 23rd Nov 2008. CITM aimed at both travel trade and consumers, provided exhibitors the opportunity of multiple business talks and negotiations with international buyers, travel agents in China as well as promoting their destinations and travel products and services to large number of Chinese consumers too.

For the first time unprecedented number of African destinations and exhibitors took part in CITM 2008 with dedicated support from China Business Network and the World Travel Online. Delegation from Zambia representing Zambia Tourism Board, Zambia Wildlife Authority, Mulungushi Village, Voyagers Zambia and The Hostel Board of Management participated in CITM 2008.

During CITM Mr. Errol Hickey, the Chairman of Zambia Tourism Board and Ms. Beauty Moono-Chengalagave, the Projects Development Officer of Zambia Tourism Board gave an interview to the reporter of World Travel Online.

The shape of Zambia on the map is like a butterfly in the heart of Africa. It is the Home of the Victoria Falls and many other magnificent waterfalls, spectacular wildlife, superb safaris, great adventures, rich culture and friendly people. What’s more, Zambia has an incredible natural heritage with many unique species found only here. The Wildlife  section reveals all.  Bird lovers, print the Bird Checklist of Zambia, there's over 740 and the Birdlife section will tell you what kind of birds are found where.