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ITB CHINA NEWS 2023

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I REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT I

I REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT I © Victor Llorente Welcome back to NYC: The revival of Chinese group travel to the US The resurgence of group tours from China to the US indicates notable progress in the tourism industry's path to recovery. While hopes remain for a complete rebound in air travel, this advancement represents a crucial step towards the market's full revival. As NYC Tourism + Conventions gears up for in-person events in China, there's a tangible wave of enthusiasm and confidence in the sector. The In the first half of 2023, Ras Al Khaimah honed in on the burgeoning MICE market, marking a strategic diversification. This shift resulted in a 26% rise in MICE room nights compared to 2022, driven by attracting international incentive groups for extended stays, in contrast to shorter local corporate visits. The Emirate hosted notable events from January to June, including the RAK Half Marathon and the Exotic Wedding Planning Conference (EWPC). Using the EWPC as a springboard, Ras Al Khaimah is introducing a Wedding Certification Programme, aiming to streamline wedding planning in the region. This initiative has led to a 300% revenue surge from weddings in H1, with growth anticipated to continue synergy between travel trade experts and event organisers is essential right now. Together, they play a key role in strengthening NYC's premier status on the market. To highlight the importance of this, New York City hosted over a million Chinese visitors in 2019. This encouraging change in the travel scene is bringing renewed optimism for all involved parties Ras Al Khaimah's strategic pivot: MICE market growth and wedding innovations post-programme launch in September. Certified planners will enjoy simplified licensing, event organisation, and support from affiliated hotels through an e-portal. They'll also gain insights into the UAE's marriage procedures, expedited permits, and a curated list of venues, ensuring compliance with local norms. This unique approach offers unmatched ease for planners and couples alike. Additionally, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority unveiled enticing incentive packages for couples, planners, and venues, further enhancing the Emirate's appeal for the sector 纽 约 欢 迎 中 国 游 客 的 回 归 中 国 至 美 国 的 团 队 旅 游 的 复 苏 标 志 着 旅 游 行 业 恢 复 进 程 的 推 进 。 尽 管 人 们 仍 然 期 待 远 途 游 可 以 快 速 恢 复 至 疫 情 前 水 平 , 但 这 一 进 步 无 疑 代 表 了 市 场 复 苏 的 关 键 进 展 。 纽 约 市 旅 游 与 会 展 局 为 在 中 国 的 线 下 活 动 做 了 充 分 的 准 备 , 表 现 出 了 对 市 场 的 信 心 与 热 情 。 行 业 专 家 和 组 织 者 之 间 的 协 同 作 用 在 此 刻 至 关 拉 斯 海 玛 的 战 略 转 变 :MICE 市 场 的 增 长 和 婚 礼 主 题 旅 游 的 创 新 2023 年 上 半 年 , 拉 斯 海 玛 专 注 于 蓬 勃 发 展 的 MICE 市 场 , 标 志 着 战 略 多 样 化 。 这 一 转 变 导 致 由 MICE 活 动 产 生 的 房 间 夜 晚 数 量 相 比 2022 年 增 长 了 26% , 由 于 吸 引 了 国 际 性 MICE 活 动 , 与 本 地 活 动 形 成 了 对 比 。 从 1 月 到 6 月 , 包 括 RAK 半 程 马 拉 松 和 Exotic Wedding Planning Conference (EWPC) 在 内 的 众 多 大 规 模 活 动 在 此 举 办 。 以 EWPC 为 契 机 , 拉 斯 © raktda.com 重 要 , 他 们 在 加 强 纽 约 在 市 场 中 的 重 要 地 位 中 发 挥 关 键 作 用 。 值 得 一 提 的 是 ,2019 年 纽 约 接 待 了 超 过 一 百 万 的 中 国 游 客 。 旅 游 市 场 中 的 这 一 鼓 舞 人 心 的 变 化 为 所 有 参 与 方 带 来 了 全 新 的 乐 观 态 度 。 STAND F47 海 玛 正 在 推 出 一 个 婚 礼 认 证 计 划 , 旨 在 简 化 该 地 区 的 婚 礼 策 划 。 这 一 举 措 导 致 H1 的 婚 礼 收 入 激 增 300%, 预 计 在 9 月 计 划 启 动 后 的 增 长 将 继 续 。 获 得 认 证 的 策 划 师 将 获 得 证 书 、 以 及 来 自 相 关 酒 店 的 支 持 等 。 此 计 划 还 将 深 入 了 解 当 地 的 婚 姻 程 序 、 加 速 认 证 和 策 划 场 地 的 精 选 , 确 保 符 合 当 地 的 规 范 。 这 种 独 特 的 方 法 为 策 划 师 和 新 婚 夫 妇 提 供 了 无 与 伦 比 的 便 利 。 此 外 , 拉 斯 海 玛 旅 游 发 展 局 为 新 婚 夫 妇 、 策 划 师 和 场 地 方 提 供 了 极 具 吸 引 力 的 激 励 套 餐 , 进 一 步 增 强 了 该 地 区 对 相 关 行 业 的 吸 引 力 。 STAND AI:E01 14 ITB CHINA NEWS • TUESDAY 12 TH SEPTEMBER 2023 news.itb.com

I SPECIAL FEATURE I TRAVEL TECHNOLOGIES I KabuK's gamechanging expansion: A highlight at ITB China At ITB China this year, KabuK Style Co., Ltd is showcasing its latest additions to the HafH portfolio, including new hotels in Hong Kong and Macau. In a significant stride for the travel industry, KabuK announces the inclusion of 55 prestigious properties to its HafH Travel Subscription service, solidifying its presence in Hong Kong and Macau. Notable among these additions are the illustrious “The Peninsula Hong Kong” and the distinguished 5-star “The Hari Hong Kong.” Hailing from Nagasaki City Prefecture, KabuK has consistently been at the forefront of innovative travel experiences. Under the leadership of CEO Kenji Sunada, the company launched the groundbreaking HafH Travel Subscription service in April 2019. This pioneering model offers subscribers an array of accommodations, sidestepping the traditional booking process. With the recent integration of 46 hotels in Hong Kong and 9 in Macau, the HafH network now affiliates with a total of 64 hotels in these coveted destinations, emphasising the growing allure of the HafH brand and its commitment to reshaping travel. This year at ITB China, KabuK is showcasing its forward-thinking vision and services. Attendees visiting their stand will have the chance to interact with the KabuK team and delve into the nuances of the HafH service, gaining insights into its transformative impact on the travel sector STAND E21 PKFARE: Leading the way in travel technology The company is blending advanced solutions with strategic vision at ITB China PKFARE, a subsidiary of Shenzhen Marco Polo Technology Co., Ltd., stands as a beacon in the travel technology sector. The company is renowned for its advanced technological solutions that streamline the booking process, provide dynamic pricing, and ensure seamless integration with various travel service providers. The pandemic's disruption to international travel prompted PKFARE to recalibrate its focus towards the domestic market and diversify its product offerings. This strategic adaptation bore fruit, with the company reporting a significant year-on-year revenue growth in 2022, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. This financial resilience is a testament to PKFARE's proactive measures, including product upgrades and service optimisation, which played a pivotal role in aiding the broader recovery of the tourism sector. At ITB China, PKFARE's exhibition space offers attendees a comprehensive look into the company's state-of-the-art solutions. A highlight is their fully automated after-sales system, launched in 2023, which is designed to enhance the customer experience by efficiently handling flight change notifications and ticket refunds. Additionally, visitors can gain insights into PKFARE's "New Era of Global Partners" plan. This initiative underscores the company's commitment to global expansion and collaboration, aiming to re-establish and strengthen connections with customers and partners across the globe STAND J13 ITB CHINA NEWS • TUESDAY 12 TH SEPTEMBER 2023 15