Trade given opportunity to exhibit in China

THE China International Travel Mart (CITM - 2002) will be taking place at Shanghai's new International Expo Centre from November 14-17 this year, and South Africa is one of 39 countries exhibiting. According to Satsa's newsletter, the show is the largest travel show in Asia in terms of participants and stand numbers. CITM 2001 had 1 256 stands and a total of 1 500 exhibitors from 39 countries. South African Tourism, South Africa's Embassy in Beijing and South African Airways have invited the trade to participate on the South Africa Stand. The participation fee will be R7 500 per company payable prior to departure. Space is apparently in demand and will be allocated on a 'first come first served' basis. For more information, contact Lulama Tshabalala on the following e-mail: lulama@southafrica.net . (Miguel de Sousa)