Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-05-16 02:57Group 1 - The Paris Airport Group (Groupe ADP) held its first industry exchange event, ADP Connect Workshop, on May 13, gathering nearly 100 representatives from airlines, travel distribution platforms, and destination promotion agencies [1] - The Chinese Tourism Office in Paris participated as the only national tourism promotion agency, engaging with travel representatives to discuss tourism resources in China and potential collaborations in market promotion and product development [1] Group 2 - The event featured the release of the "Q1 2025 Travel Trends Report for French Travelers" by Amadeus, indicating a steady recovery in confidence for medium to long-distance travel among French travelers, particularly towards Asian destinations [2] - Key factors influencing travel decisions for French travelers include value for money (62%), cultural appeal (37%), and family-friendliness (15%), highlighting the importance of cost-effectiveness in travel planning [2] - A significant 62% of respondents stated that high-quality images significantly enhance their interest in destinations, while 60% expressed a willingness to explore itineraries through virtual reality (VR) [2] - Despite the prevalence of online tools, 28% of French travelers still prefer to seek advice from physical travel agencies, which is 10% higher than the global average, indicating a sustained demand for personalized services in the French market [2] Group 3 - The Chinese Tourism Office and China Eastern Airlines set up a booth at the event, attracting considerable interest from industry professionals, with China Eastern highlighting its flight routes from France, including direct flights from Paris to Shanghai and the upcoming Paris to Nanjing route [3]