Organized by Hannover Milano Fairs (China) Ltd, Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF) 2013 is going to be launched at China Import & Export Fair Pazhou Complex on March 7–9, 2013.

Since 1993, GITF has been regarded as the No.1 international travel fair and pioneering large international travel fair with the longest history in China. It is also recognized as a best way to get into the vast China market as well as a gate to diversified international markets.

GITF 2012 has set a record in size since its inception in 1993. The 3-day fair attracted 658 exhibitors from 36 countries and regions as well as 80,000 visitors, covering a display area of 22,000 square meters, up by 15% in terms of area from last year.

In addition, GITF 2012 featured the new fairground, the largest display area, the largest number of exhibitors and the most influential exhibitor lineup. The foreign tourism bureaus from Canada, America, Russia, Iceland, Iran and Britain all participated in this spectacular show for the first time. They, together with traditional exhibitors from such countries and regions as Turkey, Germany, Czech Republic, Guam, Brazil, France, Hungary, Austria, Nepal, the Philippines, India, Indonesia, China Macau, China Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, and Kenya, jointly built a grand stage for communication and display.

Pazhou Complex has replaced the Liuhua Complex to be the only host venue for the Canton Fair (China Import and Export Fair) since the 104th session.

A 450m-long and 30m-wide Pearl Promenade with an 8m elevation runs east-west direction in the exhibition hall. Elevators, escalators, stairs and other 4 vertical transportation facilities enable smooth and easy transport for visitors.

Business centers, service counters, banks, customs, post offices, travel agencies, restaurants and ticket centers are set up along the Promenade.

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