The 42nd China International Tourism, Leisure and Entertainment Industry Expo 2025 is set to take place from October 22 to 24, 2025, at the Zhengzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center, Zhengzhou, China. Guided by the theme “Innovating and Integrating for the Future of Leisure and Entertainment,” the expo will bring together the brightest minds, latest technologies, and innovative solutions shaping the global tourism and leisure sectors.
Spanning 50,000 square meters, the expo will host over 500 top exhibitors and is expected to welcome around 30,000 industry professionals and visitors from around the world. Attendees can immerse themselves in a wide array of experiences, from cultural and creative services including brand IP licensing, project planning, operation management, and marketing solutions, to advanced entertainment technology featuring land and water amusement rides, VR/AR and AI-driven interactive attractions, digital shows, and sports and leisure equipment.
Smart solutions for information management and transportation such as ticketing systems, interactive software, sightseeing trains, RV rentals, and navigation systems will also be on display. Landscape and scene design innovations will showcase urban renewal projects, cultural tourism designs, digital visual exhibitions, and themed installations, while performance and show offerings will include acrobatics, parade floats, festival performances, haunted houses, and escape rooms. Supporting services for scenic areas, including catering, hotels, sanitation, security, cultural gifts, and park equipment, will complete the visitor experience.
The expo will run alongside the 2025 International Mayor’s Forum on Tourism, a platform for policy discussions, knowledge exchange, and strategic collaborations across the global leisure and entertainment industry. Organized by the China Amusement Machine and Park Association (CAAPA), established in 1987, the event draws nearly a thousand members, including Disney, Universal Studios, Huaqiang Fantawild Group, Haichang Ocean Park Group, and Dinosaur Park Group, along with leading manufacturers of amusement and entertainment technology. CAAPA’s more than 20 specialized committees drive innovation, standardization, and growth across the industry.
Having successfully completed 41 editions and consistently attracting tens of thousands of professional buyers from over 40 countries, the China International Tourism, Leisure and Entertainment Industry Expo remains Asia’s leading platform for discovering new technologies, upgrading projects, and expanding networks, solidifying China’s leadership in global tourism and entertainment innovation.
