Tourism Plus Shanghai 2025 attracts over 450,000 visitors from around the world

In Shanghai, China, a significant event known as Tourism Plus Shanghai 2025 (TPS2025) began on March 30 and will run until April 3, 2025. This expo features an unprecedented scale, encompassing five cluster exhibitions spread across four main exhibition centers, covering a total area of 700,000 square meters. The event showcases 15 industrial categories and hosts 68 exhibition sections, with the participation of more than 6,000 exhibitors. Events scheduled during the expo include eight lifestyle festivals, 22 international and domestic competitions, and over 300 conferences and live events, with an expected attendance of at least 450,000 visitors from more than 140 countries and regions worldwide. TPS2025 aims to foster the integration of various industries with tourism, enhancing the ties between traditional sectors such as hospitality and the tourism industry. By promoting innovative new business forms, the expo is designed to create a comprehensive tourism development model which is expected to spur consumption momentum and promote high-quality innovations within Shanghai's tourism sector. Within this framework, several special events are planned, including the debut of the 'MetaSVS Shanghai Virtual Sports Opening' and forums focusing on hotel and cultural tourism. These innovative approaches are intended to stimulate new consumption trends and lead to the creation of fresh consumption scenarios. Stakeholders in the green development sector will also be involved, presenting sustainable solutions like green supply chains from new energy companies and green building materials enterprises. The event signifies not only a major gathering for tourism-related entities but also an opportunity to boost the synergy between investment and consumption, intending to transform exhibitors into investors and connect various strands of the industrial chain.