Following an encouraging start last year, the Global Leaders Institute is getting ready to stage its second Asia Tourism Resort & Attraction conference this June in Shanghai.
Over 180 leading players from the leisure, theme park, real estate and resort sectors across Asia and beyond participated in 2009’s inaugural event, and this year a particularly strong seminar programme has been assembled.
Unlike last year, the event will not take place in downtown Shanghai but rather the Sheshan tourist resort on the outskirts of the city, allowing delegates to see the new Happy Valley theme park nearby from OCT. A tour of the facility has been scheduled for the final day of the event, Friday June 5.
Speakers have been confirmed from Chimelong Group, OCT, Oriental Pearl, Venetian Macau, Ocean Park, Jinjiang Amusement Park and many more.
Topics on the agenda include the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai, resort development in China, key ingredients to making a world class experience, plus strategies to develop tourism in the challenging economic climate.
Yet despite all the talk of doom and gloom, Zhang Jianzhong from the National Tourism Administration reckons there is still plenty of potential for the industry in China as it moves closer to becoming the world’s number one tourist destination. “Catalysed by the Beijing Olympics and the World Expo in Shanghai, we are now at a turning point and ready for another substantive leap,” says Mr Zhang, who will deliver this year’s opening session at ATRA.
As an official media partner of Asia Tourism Resort & Attraction, Park World is pleased to bring you our pick of the seminars:
Wednesday June 3, 0930
Integration of World Expo 2010
A senior World Expo representative will explain how the rest of China’s tourism industry can benefit from the estimated 70 million guests due to visit this eagerly-awaited event next year.
Wednesday June 3, 1430
Creating a Lifestyle-based Island Resort
Dr Wadad Al Suwayeh, COO of UAE real estate company Oqyana will explain the vision behind The World in Dubai.
Thursday June 4, 0900
Development of Theme Parks in China
A keynote session from Lou Jiajun, director of tourism at the East China Normal University Business School.
Thursday June 4, 1000
Case Study: Dalian Haichang Group
Based in the North East of China, deputy chairman Lan Ke will present this showcase of the group’s attractions including Dalian Tiger Beach, Qingdao Polar Ocean World and Discovery Land.
Thursday June 4, 1000
Case Study: Chimelong Water Park
Chimelong Group president Su Zhigang (tbc) will explain how this leading facility in Guangzhou has developed advanced operations in marketing, IT, souvenir sales and the culture of fun.
Asia Tourism Resort & Attraction 2009 takes place from June 3 to 3 at the Le Meridien Sheshan Hotel, Shanghai. Those travelling long haul may want to stay in the region and travel to Seoul (about a 90-minute flight) the following week for IAAPA’s Asian Attractions Expo. For the full ATRA conference programme and registration/travel details, visit: www.tourism-attraction.com
