MINSK, 26 May (BelTA) - A Belarusian delegation took part in the Xinjiang Tourism Development Conference and the International Travel Agent Conference dedicated to the anniversary of the establishment of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of the People's Republic of China, BelTA learned from the National Tourism Agency.
The event was held in Kuqa City on 24-26 May. Representatives of the National Tourism Agency and the Tourism Department of the Sport and Tourism Ministry held a series of bilateral meetings with their Chinese counterparts. The main topic of the discussions was the increase in the volume of mutual tourist flow between Belarus and China.
The parties also considered the possibility of developing combined tours for other Chinese provinces using Belavia's direct flight Urumqi - Minsk. This will make it possible to attract more Chinese tourists to Belarus.
Another area is the preparation for the participation of the Belarusian delegation in the China-Eurasia EXPO to be held in Urumqi on 26-30 June.
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is one of the fastest growing tourist regions in China. The region welcomed more than 5 million domestic tourists in 2024. It has considerable experience in attracting investment in tourism infrastructure and comprehensive development of tourism products. The availability of direct air service makes this region particularly promising for interaction between Belarusian and Chinese tourism operators.
The events were attended by representatives from Armenia, Australia, Russia, Italy, Germany, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Republic of Korea and other countries.
The event was held in Kuqa City on 24-26 May. Representatives of the National Tourism Agency and the Tourism Department of the Sport and Tourism Ministry held a series of bilateral meetings with their Chinese counterparts. The main topic of the discussions was the increase in the volume of mutual tourist flow between Belarus and China.
The parties also considered the possibility of developing combined tours for other Chinese provinces using Belavia's direct flight Urumqi - Minsk. This will make it possible to attract more Chinese tourists to Belarus.
Another area is the preparation for the participation of the Belarusian delegation in the China-Eurasia EXPO to be held in Urumqi on 26-30 June.
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is one of the fastest growing tourist regions in China. The region welcomed more than 5 million domestic tourists in 2024. It has considerable experience in attracting investment in tourism infrastructure and comprehensive development of tourism products. The availability of direct air service makes this region particularly promising for interaction between Belarusian and Chinese tourism operators.
The events were attended by representatives from Armenia, Australia, Russia, Italy, Germany, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Republic of Korea and other countries.
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