China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism organized the event, which takes place over three days in Hainan province.
The organizers informed that the fair includes in-person rounds of professional negotiations between buyers and sellers in the tourism sector.
This is the first time the event has been held in Hainan Island since its inception in 2001, having previously alternated between Shanghai and Kunming, Xinhua stated.
They stated that this year’s edition has the theme “Hello China” and the exhibition covers an area of 65,000 square meters and features five thematic areas.
Cuba is participating in this event with a delegation led by First Deputy Tourism Minister Jorge Alberto Garcia.
During a Cuba as a Tourist Destination presentation, Cuban Ambassador to China, Alberto Blanco Silva, stressed the attractions of the Cuba Unica initiative and the opportunities for the Chinese visitor.
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