The 34th Hong Kong Association of Travel Agents (HATA) Overseas Convention will be held in Hangzhou from October 27 to 29.

The theme 'Are we ready to capitalise on China's tourism growth?' will allow delegates to explore the development of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) and its impact on the travel trade.

Nanjing and Ningbo as destinations are the pre- and post-convention destinations this year. Nam Hwa (Express)Travel Services executive director, Mr Jason Shum, is convention chairman.

(CNTA.com via TTG September 11, 2006)