Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: Beijing Best Tour Co., Ltd Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Account Address: 9-A-2202 Huapu Huayuan Dongzhimen South Street Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Dongcheng District Beijing 100007 Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: XiaofeiChina Yang Phone: +86-10-84098718 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.chinabestour.com/home.jsp.htm Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: Beijing Best Tour has been providing excellent travelling services in China for numerous overseas travelers since 1998. In 2009, they established a long-term cooperative partnership with American Travel Company (GCC), and became their exclusive local agency in Beijing. They have their our own fleet of vehicles, restaurants and senior tour guides thanks to the acquisition in 2009, which enable them to provide more value added and even better services.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: None
TYPES OF TRAVEL: Group
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Xiaofei during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
Xiaofei was a walk-up appointment and did not have much knowledge of Philadelphia. Jeffrey provided a destination overview.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video) - Convention Calendar
PRODUCT REQUEST: None at this time.
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: CAISSA Tourism Group Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Account Address: Floor 11th, Tower AB OFFICE PARK No.10 Jintong West Road Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Beijing 100020 China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Karen Niu Phone: Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.caissa.com.cn Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: Founded in 1993, Caissa covered many destinations, focusing on organizing Chinese travelers’ outbound travel. After 20 years’ development, it has set up over 10 branches globally and is ranked on the list of “Top 10 Wholesalers”.
CAISSA Touristic (Group) AG is a tour operator that organizes special tours to China and Asia for its German customers; and trips to Europe for its customers in China. The company also offers travels and incentive trips for other companies. In addition, it provides services, including issuing plane tickets, arranging rental cars and ferry services, and hotels booking. The company’s China Education and Training Center provides training and continuing education opportunities in Germany for managers, skilled workers, and executives from the People’s Republic of China. It also publishes Europe Business and Lifestyle monthly newspaper in Chinese-language, which keeps Chinese tourists and business travelers, as well as Chinese living in Europe up-to-date on current European trends in business and lifestyle. The company was founded in 1993 and is based in Hamburg, Germany.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator/Receptive Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: Various day & overnight trips that include Philadelphia
TYPES OF TRAVEL: Group, customized
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Karen during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
CAISSA has mature East & West Coast tour products and requires new PHL product. Freddie provided a destination overview and highlighted new tour products.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (International guide, video) - Convention Calendar
PRODUCT REQUEST: - Introduction to the Penn Museum for Campus Tour Program - Introduction to the Fashion District Philadelphia for programming - Introduction to the Countryside of Philadelphia for Longwood Gardens & shopping
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: China International Travel Service Guangdong Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Co., Ltd. Account Address: 14th FL, CITS Guangdong Mansion, No. 618 Jiefang Bei Road Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Guangzhou 510030 China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Yan Mu Phone: +86-20-2201-3289 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.citsgd.com.cn Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: China International Travel Service (CITS) Guangdong provides a range of travel services, such as outbound tours, international culture & sports exchange activities, business travel (Conferences & Exhibitions), incentive tours, ticketing, and rental properties for their clients.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: None
TYPES OF TRAVEL: Business groups
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Ms. Mu during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
The company handles business groups to the U.S. Ms. Mu works with large companies that do site inspections to Boeing and is wondering if there are any companies in Philadelphia that are related to the aerospace industry. Freddie provided a destination overview.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video) - Convention Calendar - List of Fortune 500 companies - Digital Professional Planners Guide
PRODUCT REQUEST: None at this time.
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: China International Travel Service Shenzhen Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Co., Ltd Account Address: No. 4028 Jiabin Road, Luohu District, Guangdong Province Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Room 917, Block B, Pacific Business Building Shenzhen 518001 Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: RamonaChina Wang Phone: +86-755-8247-7120 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.nicetour.cn Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: China International Travel Service, Shenzhen Co., Ltd, the oldest and the largest travel agency of the region, was founded in 1954 and has provided multi-lingual services to the largest number of tourists ever since. Last year's business volume reached 3,800,000,000 RMB. With a team of more than 1,000 well-educated staff and 100 branches.
In 2000, Shenzhen CITS reformed to become a joint-stock company called Xin Jingjie (Each Travel). They are a full-service outbound travel agency, handling all aspects of travel.
BOOK THROUGH: Jupiter Legend
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: Various day & overnight tours that include Philadelphia
TYPES OF TRAVEL: Group (high-end)
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Ramona during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
The company designs high-end products for their clients that have good quality tours. Ramona was collecting new ideas from destinations. They offer a “famous universities tour” in the U.S. Freddie provided a destination update.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video) - List of new hotels - Famous Art Touring idea that includes Philadelphia Museum of Art, Barnes Foundation, & Magic Gardens
PRODUCT REQUEST: - Introduction to the Penn Museum Campus Tour Program
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: China Travel Service (Xiamen) Co. Ltd. Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Account Address: Xiahe Road, Siming District, No. 1118 (Holiday Mall), Floor 5 Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Xiamen China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Roger Yao Phone: +86-592-2202733 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.ctixm.com Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: China Travel Service Xiamen was established in 2003 and is headquartered in Xiamen. They work with business groups, incentive tours, customized travel, meeting & events management, and exhibition travel.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: None
TYPES OF TRAVEL: MICE
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Roger during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
Roger came to the appointment with Mandy (CTS MICE). He is looking for new ideas on the East Coast for his MICE clients. Freddie provided a destination overview.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video) - Convention calendar - List of new hotels
PRODUCT REQUEST: None at this time.
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: China Travel Service Head Office Jiangsu Co., Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Ltd. Account Address: No. 285 Zhongshan North Road Nanjing Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Jian (Elaine) Cui Phone: +86-25-83533090 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.jscts.com Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: China Travel Service Head Office Jiangsu is authorized to operate outbound tours. They offer a variety of tour products to the U.S.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: Various day trip options that include Philadelphia
TYPES OF TRAVEL: Semi-FIT
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Elaine during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
Elaine’s department handles Semi-FIT products and is looking for new ideas. Freddie provided a destination overview.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video) - List of new hotels - Convention calendar
PRODUCT REQUEST: None at this time.
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: Chongqing Glorious Vacation International Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Travel Service Co., Ltd. Account Address: 12th Floor, No.7 Building, Xiangnai Mansion, Xin'gai Avenue Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau No. 101 Longxi Street, Yubei District Chongqing Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: JimmyChina Ho Phone: +86-23-88956978 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: Chongqing Glorious Vacation International Travel Service is the largest tour operator in Chongqing and is one of the first operators in Western China to have Philadelphia as an overnight destination in their tour product.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: Various day & overnight trips to Philadelphia
TYPES OF TRAVEL: Group, Customized
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Jimmy during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
Chongqing is the first tour operator in the south west region of China to have overnight trips to Philadelphia. The overnights are in downtown hotels. Freddie provided Jimmy with destination updates. Jimmy will use information to create new overnight packages that include Philadelphia.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (video, international guide) - List of new hotels - Convention Calendar
PRODUCT REQUEST: None at this time.
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: Ctrip International Travel Services Co., Ltd Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Account Address: Building 16 968 Jinzhong Road Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Shanghai 200335 China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Yi (Kevin) Xu Phone: +86-21-3406-4880 ext. 196978 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.ctrip.com Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: Ctrip.com was founded in 1999 in Shanghai, China. The company is a leading provider of travel services including accommodation, transportation, packaged tours and corporate travel management. Ctrip’s market cap has grown by more than 30 times since its listing on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange in 2003. Ctrip has acquired several companies, bringing its services to several countries including North America.
They are a dominant OTA in China with more than 30,000 employees and US $800 million in annual sales. Sells the group itineraries of Jupiter Legend (formerly L&L Travel) on the East Coast, and is interested in building out Philadelphia as a destination. In order to do so, they are looking for hotel accommodations in Philadelphia in the $60-$65 per night range (including taxes and breakfast). Please reach out to them if you are able to meet these price points. Groups come throughout the year. Please share group and FIT-friendly activities in Philadelphia along with commission information.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: OTA
PHL PRODUCT: Various hotel & attraction products for Philadelphia
TYPES OF TRAVEL: Customized, small groups
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Kevin during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
Kevin works with customized high & middle-end small groups, about 4-7 pax each. He is interested in themed tours and wanted to collect sample itineraries that were 1-3 days in length. He was also interested in adding university elements for tour product. For those aged 30+, they are interested in lectures. Student groups, middle school to high school aged, want campus tours. Freddie provided a destination overview.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video) - List of new hotels
PRODUCT REQUEST: - University-related product, such as Penn Museum Campus Tour Program & Executive Business Training Programs
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: Ctrip International Travel Services Co., Ltd Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Account Address: Building 16 968 Jinzhong Road Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Shanghai 200335 China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Berry Yu Phone: +86-21-3406-4880 ext. 13710 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.ctrip.com Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: Ctrip.com was founded in 1999 in Shanghai, China. The company is a leading provider of travel services including accommodation, transportation, packaged tours and corporate travel management. Ctrip’s market cap has grown by more than 30 times since its listing on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange in 2003. Ctrip has acquired several companies, bringing its services to several countries including North America.
They are a dominant OTA in China with more than 30,000 employees and US $800 million in annual sales. Sells the group itineraries of Jupiter Legend (formerly L&L Travel) on the East Coast, and is interested in building out Philadelphia as a destination. In order to do so, they are looking for hotel accommodations in Philadelphia in the $60-$65 per night range (including taxes and breakfast). Please reach out to them if you are able to meet these price points. Groups come throughout the year. Please share group and FIT-friendly activities in Philadelphia along with commission information.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: OTA
PHL PRODUCT: Various day & overnight product in Philadelphia
TYPES OF TRAVEL: FIT
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Berry during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
Berry was a walk-up appointment and is from the FIT department. She needed new ideas for the East Coast. Freddie provided a destination update.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video) - List of new hotels
PRODUCT REQUEST: Not at this time.
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: CTS MICE Service Co., LTD Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Account Address: 16F Central Park, No. 868 Changshou Road Shanghai 200060 Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Mandy Zhang Phone: +86-10-5380-6539 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.ctsmice.com Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: CTS MICE Service is a division of China Travel Service that specializes in MICE travel for corporate & key account clients.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: Various day trip options that include Philadelphia
TYPES OF TRAVEL: MICE (telecommunications)
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Mandy during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
Mandy handles requests from big companies like Huawei for IT communications sites. Mandy has been to Philadelphia a couple times. Her department sends many groups to Austin, TX. Freddie provided a destination overview.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video) - Sample itineraries (1-2 days) - List of unique city tours - List of university executive business training programs
PRODUCT REQUEST: None at this time.
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: Daqing Polaroid International Travel Service Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Co., Ltd. Account Address: Ranghulu District, Yuanwang Street, No.6 Heilongjiang Province Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Daqing China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Xinyu Wang Phone: +86-459-5971111 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.dqbllx.cn Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: Daqing Baoli International Travel Service was founded in May 1999. It has 10 business departments, 3 branches, a visa & air ticketing center, and over 100 employees. They are a member of the China Travel Service Association and handle outbound tourism.
BOOK THROUGH: UTour (Wholesaler)
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: Various day trip options to Philadelphia
TYPES OF TRAVEL: Small group, customized
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Xinyu Wang during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
Mr. Wang is familiar with some overview points of Philadelphia, such as the famous universities in the region. They do not have tour product of their own and buy off of UTour. They handle primarily small group tours, about 10 pax for each group. Freddie provided destination training, highlighting tax-free shopping and art.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (video, international guide) - List of new hotels
PRODUCT REQUEST: - Penn Museum Campus Tour Program
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: Guangzhou Xu Ri International Travel Co., Ltd. Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Account Address: Rm. 1801, Pengyuan Development Mansion, No. 187 Xiaobei Road Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Guangzhou China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Marc Chen Phone: +86-20-83523481 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.myorangetravel.com Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: Guangzhou Xu Ri International Travel was founded in 2010. The company handles high-end customized & themed tours, FIT, car rental, ticket distribution, and domestic travel in China.
BOOK THROUGH: Galaxy Tour, Dista
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: None
TYPES OF TRAVEL: Group
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Marc during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
The company is the only premier travel company that handles travel of upper/middle class building communities. These groups are usually 20+ pax and their itineraries to the U.S. are usually to the West Coast. Jeffrey provided a destination overview.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video) - List of hotels
PRODUCT REQUEST: None at this time.
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: Hainan Lanhaiboao Culture Communication Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Ltd. Account Address: 56-1 People's Avenue, Haidian Island, Meilan District, Hainan Province Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Haikou China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Yu Hong (Emma) Yuan Phone: +86-898-6625-9929 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.lanhiboao.com.cn Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: Hainan Lanhaiboao Culture Communication handles outbound tourism and works with meetings & exhibition groups, education & artistic performance groups, and offers general DMC support in China.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: None
TYPES OF TRAVEL: MICE, Exhibition Groups
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Emma during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
The company handles large groups that want to hold exhibitions in other countries. They primarily buy tour product from GZL, a wholesaler in Guangzhou. Emma needs an introduction to receptive tour operators for the East Coast USA. They primarily send groups to the West Coast. Freddie provided a destination overview.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (International guide, video) - Digital professional planners guide - Convention calendar
PRODUCT REQUEST: None at this time.
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: Hoyo Travel Hangzhou Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Account Address: Rm 7-177, 7th Floor, Gonglian Building, No. 292 Yan'an Road, Zhejiang Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Hangzhou China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Jason Li Phone: +86-13858083848 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: Hoyo Travel is based in Hangzhou and is certified to handle outbound tourism from China. They focus on student/study groups and organize tours for active travelers, visiting destinations for marathons.
BOOK THROUGH: CTour (West Coast RTO)
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: None
TYPES OF TRAVEL: Group, Student, Marathon
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Jason during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
Jason was a walk-up appointment and works with CTour on the West Coast USA, a partner of Jupiter Legend. Jeffrey provided a destination overview.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (International guide, video) - List of RTOs for Marathon Trips, Study trips, & culture trips
PRODUCT REQUEST: - Introduction to Penn Museum for campus tour program
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: Hubei Wanda New Airline International Travel Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Agency Account Address: No. 2001, Hubei Shangwu Dalou, Qiaokou District, Baofeng Road Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Wuhan China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Feng Liu Phone: +86-15072017178 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.wdxhx.com Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: Hubei Wanda New Airline International Travel Service was founded in 2000 and is a subsidiary of Wanda Tourism. It has 53 offices and 9 provincial subsidiaries, covering domestic China tourism, outbound tourism, incentive tourism, and ticketing. They also offer charter services for high-end tourism products.
BOOK THROUGH: UTour
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: None
TYPES OF TRAVEL: Group
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Ms. Feng during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
Ms. Feng came to the appointment with Mr. Stone Zhang from United Travel. Hubei Wanda buys tour product off of United Travel, which is the parent company of UTour. UTour does the tour contracting for U.S. In 2018, Hubei Wanda sent 1,000 pax to the U.S., primarily to the west coast. Their groups are 20 pax or more and are split between business groups, that attend conferences or hold their own meetings, and 55+ groups. Jeffrey provided a destination overview.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video) - List of hotels - List of Fortune 500 companies in the region
PRODUCT REQUEST: None at this time.
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: Jilin Global International Travel Agency Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Account Address: 1F, Global Hotel, 1119 Da Ma Road Changchun Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Nan Hou Phone: +86-43181059353 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.jlgits.com/index.php Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: Jilin Global International Travel Agency is registered as an approved outbound travel supplier. They have 13 departments, some focus on special tourism, VIP service, aviation ticketing, and travel to Taiwan.
BOOK THROUGH: CTour (West Coast RTO, partner of Jupiter Legend)
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: Various day & overnight trips to Philadelphia
TYPES OF TRAVEL: Groups, Student
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Mr. Hou during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
They use CTour on the West Coast as their receptive tour operator, which is a partner of Jupiter Legend on the East Coast. The company uses China Southern Airlines for air tickets. The groups that they work with join the local receptive tour operator tours offered when in the U.S. Mr. Hou mentioned that their groups do have issues with visas recently. Freddie provided an overview and updates of Philadelphia.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video) - List of new hotels - Convention Calendar
PRODUCT REQUEST: None at this time.
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: Kunming Comfort Travel Service Co., Ltd. Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Account Address: Rm. 608, No. 49 Yongan Road, Yunnan Province Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Kunming China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Diana Ming Phone: +86-871-63511837 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: Kunming Comfort Travel Service is a state-owned, community-operated company and its parent companies are China Comfort Travel Group and Beijing Tourism Group. They are authorized by the China National Tourism Administration Bureau to operate domestic China and overseas travel services. They work with business & exhibition groups, as well as golf trips.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: None
TYPES OF TRAVEL: Small group, Customized
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Diana during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
The company sends small, customized groups to the U.S. from Chengdu and Chongqing, however, does not currently use a receptive tour operator. They need new touring ideas to include Philadelphia. Freddie provided a destination overview.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (International guide, video) - List of hotels
PRODUCT REQUEST: - Penn Museum campus tour program - Introduction to the Philadelphia Museum of Art for programming - Philadelphia Sixers tickets/stadium touring
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: LiaoNing GuoXin International Travel Service Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Co., Ltd. Account Address: Rm. 215, No. 49 Renao Road Shenyang 110014 Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Jun (Pippo) Fu Phone: +86-22822283819 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.sy-cts.com Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: LiaoNing GuoXin International Travel Service was established in 2015. The company started outbound travel service in 2017 and have a dedicated America department. They handle business travel, study tours, education training, overseas property acquisition, cruise travel, medical tourism, culture, and sports tourism.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: None
TYPES OF TRAVEL: Group, Student, Camps, Customized
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey & Freddie met with Pippo during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
The company does not have East Coast USA product but wants to start selling the East Coast. They do not work with a receptive tour operator in the US and will contract direct. Freddie provided a destination introduction.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video) - List of museums and activities for students - List of hotels - Convention Calendar - List of camp programs, particular for soccer and basketball
PRODUCT REQUEST: - NBA Programming, particularly with the Sixers - Penn Museum Campus Tour Program
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: New Element (Beijing) International Travel Co., Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Ltd. Account Address: 7th FL, Jingxin Plaza, No. 2 East 3rd Ring Road, Chaoyang District Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Beijing 100027 China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Yao Lei Phone: +86-10-8449-2299 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.newegrp.com Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: New Element (Beijing) International Travel Co. handles air ticket distribution, PR services for overseas destinations, General Sales Agent (GSA) for airlines, outbound travel, MICE, air logistics, and overseas investment groups. They are headquartered in Beijing and have branch offices in Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Xuzhou.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: None
TYPES OF TRAVEL: MICE, Business Groups
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Lei during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
Lei primarily handles outbound MICE and team building groups. The company also manages the travel for the top 500 companies in China. Lei is primarily interested in venues for one of his clients looking to bring a fashion show to the U.S. This fashion show has monthly game shows and the final one is usually in another country. Timing will be Q4 of 2019. 100 pax, 8-9 nights. Jeffrey provided a destination overview.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video) - List of venues in Philadelphia - List of local DMCs that can assist with lighting, transportation, etc. - List of Fortune 500 companies in the region - Convention calendar
PRODUCT REQUEST: None at this time.
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: Shanghai Bravo International Travel Service Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Account Address: 16th Fl., Zhongyi Building, No. 205 Fujian Middle Road, Huangpu District Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Shanghai 20001 China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Youpei Bao Phone: +81-21-62315999 ext. 828 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.bwtrip.com Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: Shanghai Bravo International Travel Service was created by various veterans in the travel industry. The company works with the middle-class market by providing customized tour services as well as with corporate/MICE groups. They own 3 brands, Bravo World, Grand Himalaya, and Top Star. Bravo World works with customized leisure travelers. Grand Himalaya is focused on adventure travel. Top Star is dedicated to MICE.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: None
TYPES OF TRAVEL: MICE
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Youpei during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
The company handles MICE business. Youpei wanted to know MICE opportunities on the East Coast. Freddie provided a destination overview.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video) - Convention Calendar - Digital Professional Planners Guide
PRODUCT REQUEST: None at this time.
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: Sichuan China Travel Service Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Account Address: Rm. 412, Overseas Building, No. 15 South Section 3, First Ring Road, Sichuan Province Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Chengdu China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: May Wang Phone: +86-158-8246-1841 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.ctsscs.com Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: Sichuan China Travel Service is an international travel agency that sends hundreds of thousands of Chinese outbound a year. They are part of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), and International Air Transport Association (IATA). They provide tailor-made travel services for their clients, which are mainly small groups (2-8 pax). Their employees have experience living in Europe and many have been in the travel industry for 7+ years. They also work with overseas study groups and business travelers. They have product selling on Ctrip.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: None
TYPES OF TRAVEL: MICE, Customized, Cultural Exchange Groups
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey & Freddie met with May Wang during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
The company handles large groups coming from China, many of which are art groups interested in exhibition/convention center venues. Freddie provided a destination overview.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video) - Professional Planners Guide - Convention Calendar - University of Pennsylvania programs
PRODUCT REQUEST: None at this time.
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: Sichuan Jinli Conference & Exhibition Co., Ltd. Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Account Address: Building 1211, Hongpinglou Square, Wuhou District Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Sichuan Province Chengdu Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: HongliChina (Lily) Xu Phone: +86-28-84163477 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.scjlhz.com Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: Sichuan Jinli Conference & Exhibition Co. handles conference & exhibition travel. The company has worked with large multi-national top 500 foreign companies.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: None
TYPES OF TRAVEL: MICE, Leisure
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Lily during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
The company works with MICE and Leisure groups. Lily did not have much knowledge of Philadelphia. Freddie provided a destination overview.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video) - Digital Professional Planners Guide
PRODUCT REQUEST: None at this time.
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: Tempus Tour Group (China) Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Account Address: 4/F Tempus Group Building, No. 9 Taohua Road, Futian Bonded Area Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Shenzhen China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Wei (Tony) Tang Phone: +86-186-1577-2755 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.tempus.cn//?l=en Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: Tempus Tour Group makes up one of the six core businesses of the Tempus Group. Jointly established in August 2016 with 300 million registered capital by Tempus Global, Tempus Wutong Fund, and Joy Tour Group, the travel agency group has been approved to operate outbound tours for Chinese citizens by the National Tourism Administration. Tempus Tour Group is piloting flagship Tempus experience stores to promote all the products and services of the Tempus Group, to make full use of Tempus resource integration, tourism distribution platform, diversified financial platform, technology development capabilities and other advantages in each destination, to provide partners with integrated industry-leading comprehensive solutions. In early 2017, Tempus Tour Group acquired Jettour to improve coverage in northern China, establishing four major product centers - Shenzhen in South China, Beijing in North China, Shanghai as the center for East China, and Chengdu as the product center in the Southwest. Linking promotion in each market, the group is implementing a comprehensive strategy to develop the "Tempus Tour" consumer brand image to become a well-known tourism service brand in China.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: Day trip stop in Philadelphia
TYPES OF TRAVEL: Group
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Tony during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
Tony was a walk-up appointment and does not handle many travel to the U.S., his department is usually sending clients to Europe for river cruises. The company has customers that have been to the major cities in the U.S., such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York City. Jeffrey provided a destination overview.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video) - List of hotels
PRODUCT REQUEST: None at this time.
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: Tianjin Tempus Dazhe International Travel Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Service Co. Ltd Account Address: 17th Fl., Rome Business Center, Yong'an Road, Hexi District Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Tianjin China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Nancy Dong Phone: +86-22-2328-7130 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.tempusworld.com Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: Tianjin Tempus Dazhe International Travel Service is owned by Tempus Group and was established in 1999. They handle all aspects of outbound travel. They have 6 subsidiaries and about 300 employees.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: None
TYPES OF TRAVEL: Student Group, Summer Camps
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Nancy during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
The company has a connection with the Tianjin Education department, part of the local government. They handle education groups and summer camps. Freddie provided a destination overview.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (International guide, video)
PRODUCT REQUEST: - Introduction to Penn Museum Campus Tour Program
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: Tour Latin Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Account Address: 15th Floor, Warburg Commercial Centre, Sha Li Tau South Street Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Macau (SAR) Macau Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Leo Long Phone: Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.tourlatin.com Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: Tour Latin is based in Macau and specializes in travel to the Americas.
BOOK THROUGH: Various East Coast RTOs
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: Various day trip options of Philadelphia
TYPES OF TRAVEL: Group
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Leo during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
Leo wanted general updates on the region since his groups usually do NYC tours and pass through Philadelphia. Leo’s primary focus is tours to South America. Jeffrey provided a destination overview.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video) - Convention calendar
PRODUCT REQUEST: None at this time.
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: Tuniu Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Account Address: Tuniu Building, No. 699-32 Xuanwu Avenue, Xuanwu District, Jiangsu Province Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Nanjing China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: David Dai Phone: +86-25-8685-3969 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.tuniu.com Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: Tuniu's mission is to make travel easier. They are one of the leading agents for group travel from China. The majority of their clients are group travelers. Tuniu is #1 in China's online packaged travel market. In 2018, they served over 96 million trips and the Tuniu app has been downloaded over 1.34 billion times since 2012. They have over 66.8 million registered members. Tuniu works with Galaxy Tours, Jupiter Legend, & Na Mei Holiday.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: OTA
PHL PRODUCT: Various day & overnight product in Philadelphia
TYPES OF TRAVEL: Group
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Shaun during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
Shaun discussed new programs offered, such as offline trainings at the offline store. The North China team manages the offline shops. Freddie provided a destination update.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video) - New hotels
PRODUCT REQUEST: None at this time.
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: United Travel Guangzhou Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Account Address: Guangzhou China Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Alan Shao Phone: +86-13527871445 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: Email: [email protected] Website: Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: United Travel Guangzhou works with customized outbound groups, primarily student & business groups.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: None
TYPES OF TRAVEL: Group (Student & Business)
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Alan during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
Alan works with companies that visit universities in the U.S. and take classes. His clients do not know much about Philadelphia and believe there is not much to do, they primarily go to Boston and New York City. Jeffrey and Freddie provided a destination overview.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video) - Information about university executive business training programs
PRODUCT REQUEST: - Introduction to the Penn Museum campus tour program
Printed: 6/6/2019 Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tourism Lead
Account Name: Yoza Tour International Guangzhou Respond To: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Account Address: B101, No. 22 Xihouwei Fangcun Ave. East, Liwan District Assigned Sales Rep: Jeffrey Yau Guangzhou China Title: International Tourism Sales Manager Contact Name: Chu Fan (Wonderful) Lin Phone: +86-20-8653-5485 Phone: 215-636-3342 Fax: Fax: 267-479-6333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: Lead Date: 5/15/2019
Tour Lead Requirements: COMPANY PROFILE: Yoza Tour International is authorized to handle outbound tours and primarily works with sports groups.
BOOK THROUGH: Direct
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Tour Operator
PHL PRODUCT: 76ers Basketball Summer Camp
TYPES OF TRAVEL: Sports travel
MEETING NOTES: Jeffrey and Freddie met with Wonderful during ITB China 2019 in Shanghai.
The company works with groups interested in basketball and currently sends a group to the 76ers basketball summer camp, part of a 21 day tour. Wonderful is looking for more experiences and wanted to learn about more opportunities in Philadelphia.
INFORMATION REQUEST: - General destination follow up (international guide, video)
PRODUCT REQUEST: - Introduction to the 76ers & Wells Fargo Center for experiential touring
Printed: 6/6/2019