CAAPA

The Symposium on the Innovative and International Development of Cultural and Tourism Enterprises Was Successfully Held.

Source:

Author:

Release time:

2026-03-20


Click to view details





On March 19, the 2026 China Tourism, Leisure & Entertainment Industry Annual Conference, hosted by the China Amusement Park and Attractions Association (CAAPA)— The Symposium on the Innovative and International Development of Cultural and Tourism Enterprises was successfully held in Beijing.


Senior Creative Director of Beijing Universal Resort,

Bob Dennis, Senior Director of Resort Development, NBCUniversal Creative Services


Chair of the International Committee of the Themed Entertainment Association,

Matt Barton, Founder and Chairman of 7thSense


Josh Selig, Founder and CEO of Zhongrong Bridge


Li Jianwei, Deputy General Manager of Guangdong Jinma Amusement Co., Ltd.


Charles Read, Creative Director of blooloop


Ren Huaiyuan, Asia Editor and Client Relations Officer at blooloop


Director and Executive President of Huaqiang Fantawild Group Dun Zhongjie



Bob Dennis, Senior Creative Director at Universal Beijing Resort and Senior Director of Resort Development in NBCUniversal’s Creative Division; Matt Barton, Chair of the International Committee of the Themed Entertainment Association and Founder and Chairman of 7thSense; Josh Selig, Founder and President of Zhongrongqiao; Li Jianwei, Deputy General Manager of Guangdong Jinma Amusement Co., Ltd.; Charles Read, Creative Director of blooloop; and Ren Huaiyuan, Asia Editor and Client Representative at blooloop, each delivered presentations on the following topics: “How China Is Reshaping the Global Theme Park Industry Through World-Class Talent, Pioneering Landmarks, and Operational Excellence”; “Collaboration in the Theme Entertainment Sector: Connecting Communities for Collective Success”; “Why Original IP Is the ‘Golden Key’ to Global Market Access for Theme Parks?”; “Qualitative Transformation and Borderless Growth: The Resilient Expansion of China’s Amusement Industry with a Global Perspective”; and “Chinese Cultural and Tourism Brands in the Global Market: From Short-Term Exposure to Long-Term Trust.”


Director and Executive President of Huaqiang Fantawild Group Dun Zhongjie made an announcement at the meeting. “Initiative for Cultural and Tourism Cooperation Abroad.”




Tomorrow (the 21st), the concurrent event—the 2026 China (Beijing) International Amusement Rides and Equipment Expo—will continue at the Capital International Convention and Exhibition Center (closing at 12:00 noon). Click here for details and registration.



Key words: