Conference on cultural tourism enterprise cooperation to open in Zibo
China DailyThis summer, Zibo barbecue has been making headlines and attracting large tourist crowds for months. The China Cultural Tourism Enterprise Cooperation and Development Conference is scheduled to be held in Zibo, Shandong province from Nov 7 to 8, officials of the Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism announced at a news conference on Nov 1. With the slogan "Joining Hands with 'Friendly Shandong' for a Win-Win Future in the Cultural and Tourism Industry", the conference aims to establish a cooperation platform for domestic and international cultural and tourism enterprises, boost the vitality of the industry, and expand the attraction of investment, talent, and expertise in the cultural and tourism sector, said Shandong officials. High-level experts, including tourism administrative officials, senior members of professional associations, renowned scholars from top universities, and leaders from leading cultural and tourism enterprises, will be invited to share their diverse expertise and different perspectives. Shandong's 16 cities will also promote their tourism accommodation development resources and key cultural tourism projects at the conference.