Xiamen hosts 70 exhibtions in first half of 2015
In first half of 2015, Xiamen hosted 70 exhibitions, 10.23 percent more than the same period last year; and 3,158 meetings, 77.22 percent more than last year. The convention and exhibition sector accounted for 1.43 billion yuan in revenues in the first half of 2015, rising 17.5 percent from the same period last year.
The growth in convention and exhibition business has helped drive accommodation, retail and tourism sectors. Regarded as green industries, conventions and exhibitions are considered to be vital in the city's sustainable economic development.
Statistics show that visitors coming to Xiamen to attend conventions and exhibitions stay at the city for an average of 4.8 days, while other visitors stay for an average of 2.8 days. Domestic business personnel spend 5,700 yuan each day on average, while international business personnel spend 14,000 yuan each day.
Why Xiamen
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Xiamen is one of the most economically competitive cities in China and was one of the first Special Economic Zones on the Chinese mainland. As a vice-provincial city independently listed on the State development plan, it has provincial-level authority in economic administration and local legislative power. In 2010, the Xiamen SEZ was expanded to cover the entire municipality. Today, Xiamen is a modern and international port city.