English 
Русский Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF) 2027
- Dates
- Venue
- China Import and Export Fair Complex, Area C
- City
- Guangzhou, China
- Industry
- Tourism
- Official website
- www.gitf.com.cn
Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF) takes place at China Import and Export Fair Complex, Area C in Guangzhou from 21 May to 23 May 2027. Long running travel trade fair for South China with national tourism boards, destinations, tour operators, airlines, hotels and travel technology exhibitors.
What the fair covers
Travel services, destinations and tourism trade offerings are covered. Long running travel trade fair for South China with national tourism boards, destinations, tour operators, airlines, hotels and travel technology exhibitors. That shapes both the exhibitor mix and the questions worth preparing before you arrive.
Dates, venue and getting there
The fair runs from 21 May to 23 May 2027 at China Import and Export Fair Complex, Area C in Guangzhou. It runs for 3 days, which is short, so deciding which halls to prioritise before arriving makes a difference. Guangzhou is the traditional centre of Chinese export trade and its main exhibition complex is among the largest in the world. The city is well connected by metro, and high speed rail links it to Shenzhen and Hong Kong in under an hour, which makes combining several visits in one trip realistic.
Planning your visit
Consumer product buying is physical. Handling the item, checking the finish under exhibition lighting and comparing two similar pieces side by side are things a catalogue cannot replace. Most buyers work a shortlist of halls, collect samples, and use the fair to narrow a long supplier list to a few worth visiting at their factories. For Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF), that means preparing ahead of the May dates and arriving with a target list of stands.
Language and interpreting support
Most exhibitors are Chinese manufacturers, and while larger stands often have English speaking sales staff, that is not something to rely on across a whole venue. English tends to run out exactly where it matters most, once a conversation moves to specifications, tolerances, materials and pricing terms. Buyers working with an interpreter generally cover more ground in a day, because they can negotiate directly rather than through a phone app. An interpreter already working in Guangzhou saves further time simply by knowing the venue and how to move around it.
After the fair
Consumer goods are where sample and production quality diverge most often. Colour can shift between batches, materials can be substituted, and finish quality varies with the production line rather than the factory. Ask for samples drawn from the actual production run, and arrange an inspection during production or before shipment on a first order.
Frequently asked questions
When and where does Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF) take place?
It runs from 21 May to 23 May 2027 at China Import and Export Fair Complex, Area C in Guangzhou. Confirm the dates against the organiser's official site before booking travel.
What is shown at the fair?
Travel services, destinations and tourism trade offerings are covered. Long running travel trade fair for South China with national tourism boards, destinations, tour operators, airlines, hotels and travel technology exhibitors.
How much time should I allow?
It runs for 3 days, which is short, so deciding which halls to prioritise before arriving makes a difference. Planning a route through the halls in advance makes a noticeable difference to how much you get done.
Will I need an interpreter?
Most exhibitors are Chinese manufacturers, and while larger stands often have English speaking sales staff, that is not something to rely on across a whole venue. English tends to run out exactly where it matters most, once a conversation moves to specifications, tolerances, materials and pricing terms. Buyers working with an interpreter generally cover more ground in a day, because they can negotiate directly rather than through a phone app.
What happens after the fair?
Consumer goods are where sample and production quality diverge most often. Colour can shift between batches, materials can be substituted, and finish quality varies with the production line rather than the factory. Ask for samples drawn from the actual production run, and arrange an inspection during production or before shipment on a first order.
Where do I find official information and registration?
The organiser's official site (www.gitf.com.cn) is the primary source for dates, visitor registration and the exhibitor list. Registering before you travel is worth doing, as it saves queueing at the counters on the first day.