Where Refreshing Begins

MAUI, Hawaii, May 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanya North-American delegation carried out Sanya promotion. Sanya, as the one of ASTA members, attended the showcase.

May 12 – On the General Session during ASTA Showcase, Sanya was awarded the certificate of honorary city by ASTA for its excellent efforts and contribution as a key player in bridging the gap between China & US.  

May13, 2016 – The breakfast seminar theme of 'Sanya, Where Refreshing Begins' held by Sanya Tourism Development Commission concluded successfully in Westin Maui Resort & Spa.

Guests attending the conference include: Mr. Zane Kerby, President and CEO of American Society of Travel Agents; Ann Chamberlin, President of National Association of Career Travel Agents; Vivian Qiao, Director of Marketing & Communication Center of Sanya Tourism; Isabella Hou, CEO of Shanghai Beyond Summits; Richard Li, the Area General Manager of the Starwood Hainan Area as well as delegates from Sanya local tourism enterprises and senior US tour operators and travel agents who have plans for future cooperation.  

More than 200 people attended in total. On the conference, Director of Marketing & Communication Center of Sanya Tourism, Ms. Vivian Qiao firstly delivered a speech. She showed her gratitude to the ASTA on behalf of Sanya. And also she invited all participants to come to Sanya to experience Sanya by themselves. They will try to make Sanya a world-class destination. Subsequently, Isabella Hou, CEO of Beyond Summits introduced Sanya marketing plans in details to the audience, displayed a new image of Sanya tourism, promoted Sanya high-end tourism products.

A lucky draw was set up in the promotional event, 3 guests in total won the prize including 2 US-Sanya round-trip tickets sponsored by Hainan Airline, and free accommodation at 5 star hotel Starwood. People showed very strong interest in Sanya by the end.

After the breakfast seminar, all the participating parties attended the engagement session sponsored by American Association of Travel Agents (ASTA), discussing destination tourism and future cooperation.

The event concluded successfully. Sanya not only had a deep discussion and face to face communication with many important oversea tour operators and travel agents, but also further explored relationships with international media, as well as a chance to future cooperation and exchange.

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SOURCE Sanya Tourism Development Commission