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TOURISM: Associate Minister Ady in China to sell Alberta
        (AlbertaIndex, November 5, Monday) --- Tourism Promotion Associate Minister Cindy Ady met with Chinese tourism industry and media contacts during the China International Travel Mart (CITM) in Kunming in Yunnan province last week.
        Held from October 31 to November 3, CITM has become the largest and most influential annual tourism industry event in Asia and draws worldwide attendance.  Ms Ady met representatives from a variety of sectors including accommodations, transportation, and travel agencies.

Around 320,000 visitors from the Asia Pacific region came to Alberta in 2005, spending $255 million. Travel Alberta has full-time representatives in China working to ensure that Alberta is well positioned in the promising Chinese market.

During her mission, Ady was briefed on plans for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. She will meet with dignitaries and organizers between November 4 and 6 to discuss opportunities for Alberta participation in the international event.

“Travel Alberta has identified China as an important tourism market with tremendous potential,” said Ady. “Our presence at this conference will help ensure that Alberta is positioned as a must-see destination when this market opens.”

“The 2008 Olympics are a unique opportunity to showcase Alberta on the world stage before the Games return to Canada. We want Alberta to come to mind when spectators and athletes plan trips to Vancouver in 2010.”

The estimated cost of the trip including travel, accommodations and meals for Ady and her executive assistant is approximately $11,200.


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