June 3-5, 2009, Le Meridien She Shan Shanghai Hotel

Despite the challenging economic climate, China has built her position as the world’s No. 1 tourist destination in the near future; domestically, tourism industry has been recognized as the key driving force to China’s whole economy. Asia Tourism Resort & Attraction Summit 2009 is proudly coming back following the success of 2008, which gathered over 150 leading players in leisure and entertainment, resorts, amusement and theme parks from around the world.

In 2009, Asia Tourism Resort and Attraction will continue to brainstorm the tourism market in China. This event will once again provide you with the fast and accurate information on China’s booming tourism industry, the tools to outperform your competitors and raise the profit. Meanwhile, this CEO level summit will be a precious chance to network with the leading executives to exchange experiences and seek the cooperation.

Conference at a glance:

Conference Day One June 11 2009 Thursday
Morning Session  0900-1200
Outlook and Opportunities of China Tourism Industry
Afternoon Session  1330-1730
Winning Strategies for Investment and Development of Tourism Industry
in Global Financial Crisis
Cocktail Party and BBQ 1830-2000

Conference Day Two June 12 2009, Friday
Panel A: Theme Park and Attraction—Innovation and Competitiveness
Panel B: Resort Development and Operation

Conference Day Three June 13 2009, Saturday

• Sightseeing in Sheshan
• Site tour to Shanghai Happy Valley
• Investor-Developer Interactive Golf

The speaker Panel includes:

• Zhang Jianzhong, Director of Policy and Regulation, National Tourism Administration
• Senior Representative, Shanghai World Expo 2010
• Sun Zhiliang, Deputy Chairman, Wuxi People’s Political Consultative Committee
• Shi Peihua, Vice President, China Tourism Academ
• Zeng Xiaocheng, President, Ozhotels Investment & Management
• Tom Mehrmann, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Ocean Park Corporation
• Dr. Wadad Al Suwayeh, Chief Operation Officer, Oqyana
• Jiao Qing, President, Zhongkun Investment Group
• Lan Ke, Deputy Chairman, Dalian Haichang Group
• Zhang Hui, President, Hainan Nanshan Tourism Development Co. Ltd
• Chen Zhihong, General Manager, Yamay Recreation World
• Lou Jianyuan, President, Shanghai Sheshan National Tourism Resort
• Ni Jianxin, General Manager, Jinjiang Park
• President, Overseas Chinese Town
• Chen Miaolin, Chairman and President, Kaiyuan Tourism Group
• Paul Chong, Vice President, Banyan Tree Holdings Limited
• Steven Hicks, Senior Vice President, Venetian Macau Limited

Key issues to be addressed:

• Shanghai World Expo and the opportunity for China’s tourism industry?
• Alignment of Tourism and City Development
• Best strategies to invest and develop tourism in the Challenging Economic Climate
• Key Ingredients to make a world class attraction
• How to make the visitors stay longer and Improve Profitability?
• Marketing strategies in a Web 2.0 world.
• Resort Development in China
• Timeshare in China

Who Should Attend:

This event is specially designed for investors and owners of tourism resort, leisure-oriented real estate, attractions, theme parks and amusement parks who are operating or looking to get access in China’s tourism market.

Why you must attend:

Asia Tourism Resort and Attraction Summit has proven to be the region’s most important and imfulential conference where you are able to

• Learn the best strategies to invest in China’s tourism market
• Hear the practical case studies from the leading companies and industry experts
• Find out the profitable tourism investment projects in China
• Enhance business relations to your existing parnters and get access to new ones
• Shake hands and network with over 200 business leaders and key government officials through our featured events including:

To review the full speaker line-up and more event information, please visit www.tourism-attraction.com

If you require more information or if you wish to discuss speaking, sponsorship or exhibition opportunities at the event, please do not hesitate to contact me at Sharon.xu@globaleaders.com
Alternatively, if you would like to register for the conference, please contact with Charlie Gu at +21 32516086.

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