Culture, tourism expo closes in China's Wuhan

WUHAN — The first China (Wuhan) Culture and Tourism Expo concluded on Nov 28 in Wuhan, capital of Hubei province. A total of 50 contracts worth over 165.59 billion yuan (about $25.90 billion) were signed during the three-day event. The exhibition area comprised approximately 60,000 square meters, setting up 247 booths and attracting over 1,062 exhibitors from home and abroad. Nearly 100,000 visitors attended the expo. Notable exhibitors included renowned 16 domestic museums including the Palace Museum, and several of China’s leading cultural and tourism companies like China Youth Tourism Service, Ctrip, and Meituan. A series of forums focusing on…