Qingdao's wedding expo sparks love tourism boom
chinadaily.com.cn| Updated: October 29, 2024
The 2024 Wedding Expo opened on Oct 28 in Shinan district of Qingdao and will run until Oct 30.
During the 2024 Wedding Expo in Qingdao's Shinan district, videos showcase the city's romantic scenic spots. [Photo/WeChat account: Shinanly]
This three-day event features a diverse lineup, including an opening ceremony, expert discussions, industry inspections, and brand promotion meetings, attracting over 100 high-quality enterprises from across the country involved in matchmaking, wedding photography, wedding attire, and banquets.
Shinan district is actively integrating the wedding industry with the culture and tourism sectors, having hosted the Love and Marriage Culture Week seven times in a row. The district's end goal is to foster a comprehensive love and marriage tourism ecosystem.
The expo serves as a platform for collaboration among industry leaders, local enterprises, and experts. Shinan district plans to introduce competitive support policies and coordinate wedding and cultural tourism offerings to enhance the industry chain. It aims to position Shinan as a nationally recognized destination for love and marriage tourism, ultimately making Qingdao a premier site in northern China for romantic getaways.