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February 17, 2026Image generated with AiIn May 2026, Abu Dhabi will become the focal point for key industry players during the highly anticipated China Visitors Summit (CVS), scheduled for May 13–14 at the Rotana Saadiyat Island Resort. This two-day event will bring 100 leading Chinese outbound travel buyers to Abu Dhabi for structured business meetings, networking opportunities, and in-depth destination engagement, marking a significant step in enhancing the Emirate’s position as a prime destination for Chinese tourists.A Premier Event for Fostering Strategic Business RelationshipsSince its inception in 2008, the China Visitors Summit has grown into a vital event in the global tourism industry, providing a platform for international tourism suppliers to forge relationships with Chinese travel buyers. With over 40 successful editions held around the world, the 2026 CVS in Abu Dhabi will facilitate direct connections between Abu Dhabi tourism suppliers—such as hotels, cultural attractions, and transport providers—and Chinese travel professionals from Mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.The event will revolve around one-on-one pre-scheduled business meetings that allow suppliers to showcase their offerings while buyers explore potential partnerships. This setup ensures that each session is productive, creating opportunities for suppliers to discuss new offerings, provide product presentations, and highlight what makes Abu Dhabi an ideal destination for the growing Chinese travel market.Advertisement AdvertisementThe Growing Significance of Chinese Outbound TourismChina remains the world’s largest outbound tourism source market. In 2025, Chinese travelers were expected to make nearly 180 million international trips, generating an estimated US$230 billion in tourism-related spending. With the number of Chinese passport holders continuing to rise, and many passports newly issued each year, the outbound tourism market is forecast to grow exponentially, with total spending expected to surpass US$400 billion by 2030.AdvertisementAdvertisementThis rapid expansion of Chinese tourism presents a golden opportunity for destinations like Abu Dhabi to tap into a vast and lucrative market. The CVS 2026 offers a focused platform for Abu Dhabi to make meaningful connections with C …
